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170 Richdale Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 202-18
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,499

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR17
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,108,600
Land Value$930,000
Assessed Value$2,038,600
Sale Price$220,000
Book/Page32098/556
Sale DateDecember 4, 2000
Previous Assessed Value$2,036,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)WARD, JAMES J. & TAVIA MEAD
172 RICHDALE AVE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-3324

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleDUPLEX
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.)3,518
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 13
Bedrooms 8
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeOther
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1889
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,658 1,658
DKW Deck Wood 21 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,200 600
FOP Porch, Open 240 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,260 1,260
UBM Basement 1,338 0
Total: 5,717 3,518
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionSOLAR PANELS
Number of Units12.00
Unit TypeUNIT

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