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17 Bates St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 209-70
Land Area (sq. ft) 12,871

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR6
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$3,207,600
Land Value$2,017,000
Assessed Value$5,224,600
Sale Price$0
Book/Page1583/110
Sale DateDecember 23, 2021
Previous Assessed Value$5,172,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)HUNNEWELL, ARNOLD W. JR TRS
17 BATES STREET NOMINEE TR
50 CONGRESS ST
ROOM 800
BOSTON, MA 02109

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,041
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Fireplaces 2
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1888
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,653 1,653
DKW Deck Wood 119 0
FBM Basement, Finished 600 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,552 776
FOP Porch, Open 27 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,612 1,612
UBM Basement 1,053 0
Total: 6,616 4,041
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPATIO-CONCRT
Number of Units200.00
Unit TypeSF
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units306.00
Unit TypeSF

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