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5 Herbert St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 201-108
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,214

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR17
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$745,300
Land Value$935,200
Assessed Value$1,680,500
Sale Price$0
Book/Page72753/335
Sale DateJune 13, 2019
Previous Assessed Value$1,693,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)BARNERT, WILLIAM C.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TAX TITLE
5-7 HERBERT ST.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2626

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.)2,340
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1927
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking3
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,170 1,170
FEP Porch, Enclosed 133 0
FOP Porch, Open 315 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,170 1,170
UBM Basement 1,170 0
UHS Half Story, Unfinished 1,170 0
Total: 5,128 2,340
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionSOLAR PANELS
Number of Units28.00
Unit TypeU

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