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17 Brown St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 220-60
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,399

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR11
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,330,500
Land Value$1,593,600
Assessed Value$2,924,100
Sale Price$320,000
Book/Page21799/37
Sale DateFebruary 28, 1992
Previous Assessed Value$2,841,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)MAURER, CHARLES W. JR.
17 BROWN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE THREE FAM
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories3.5
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gambrel
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,158
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 14
Bedrooms 8
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1867
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,196 1,196
DKW Deck Wood 15 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,140 570
FOP Porch, Open 112 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,392 2,392
UBM Basement 1,140 0
Total: 5,995 4,158

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