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20 Fairfield St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 198-8
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,511

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR17
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$2,176,900
Land Value$929,800
Assessed Value$3,106,700
Sale Price$2,006,000
Book/Page64486/461
Sale DateNovember 10, 2014
Previous Assessed Value$3,245,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)GALE, MARNIE I. & SETH A. GALE
20 FAIRFIELD ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,191
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 10
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 3
Fireplaces 2
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,252 1,252
DKW Deck Wood 20 0
FAT Finished Attic 720 180
FEP Porch, Enclosed 56 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 759 759
SBM Semi-Basement Fin 1,213 0
UBM Basement 39 0
Total: 4,059 2,191
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPOOL-CONCRTE
Number of Units1.00
Unit TypeU

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