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8 Cogswell Ave

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 199-151
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,999

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR17
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,269,100
Land Value$833,000
Assessed Value$2,102,100
Sale Price$1,550,000
Book/Page69220/440
Sale DateMay 1, 2017
Previous Assessed Value$2,083,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)HOLT, ROBERT MAYNARD, III
8 COGSWELL AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Mansard
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,160
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 7
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1871
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking3
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,104 1,104
DKW Deck Wood 36 0
FBM Basement, Finished 772 0
FOP Porch, Open 28 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,056 1,056
UBM Basement 332 0
Total: 3,328 2,160
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionCARPORT
Number of Units308.00
Unit TypeSF

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