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42 Columbus Ave

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 188-125
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,208

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR7
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$597,000
Land Value$497,900
Assessed Value$1,094,900
Sale Price$450,000
Book/Page1358/117
Sale DateAugust 25, 2008
Previous Assessed Value$1,090,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)CHEUNG, TERESA P. TRUSTEE OF
M.C. NOMINEE TRUST
42 COLUMBUS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Gambrel
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,152
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 8
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1939
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 576 576
FEP Porch, Enclosed 213 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 576 576
UAT Attic, Unfinished 576 0
UBM Basement 576 0
Total: 2,517 1,152
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionSHED-IMPLMNT
Number of Units60.00
Unit Type
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units242.00
Unit TypeSF

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