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1038 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) BB-1
Map/Lot 121-102
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,318

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$410,150
Land Value$568,250
Assessed Value$978,400
Sale Price$0
Book/Page20481/75
Sale DateApril 10, 1990
Previous Assessed Value$987,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)GREEK INSTITUTE, INC.
1038 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,611
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 10
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1900
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionFair
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking2
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,781 1,781
FBM Basement, Finished 1,140 0
FOP Porch, Open 168 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,830 1,830
UAT Attic, Unfinished 621 0
UBM Basement 641 0
Total: 6,181 3,611

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