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20 Columbus Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 188-139
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,196

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR7
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$861,100
Land Value$457,100
Assessed Value$1,318,200
Sale Price$196,333
Book/Page1159/24
Sale DateJuly 24, 1996
Previous Assessed Value$1,308,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)KC, PRALHAD B. & PRUDENCE KC
20-22 COLUMBUS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1624

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,959
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1925
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,150 1,150
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,150 575
FOP Porch, Open 518 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,234 1,234
UBM Basement 1,150 0
Total: 5,202 2,959

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