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59 Foster St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 220-149
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,699

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR11
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$826,900
Land Value$907,100
Assessed Value$1,734,000
Sale Price$955,000
Book/Page53322/73
Sale DateAugust 3, 2009
Previous Assessed Value$1,698,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)FISHMAN, CAROL L., TR
59 FOSTER ST RLTY TR
59 FOSTER ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,482
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1927
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 852 852
FAT Finished Attic 504 126
FUS Upper Story, Finished 504 504
UBM Basement 504 0
Total: 2,364 1,482
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPATIO-CONCRT
Number of Units150.00
Unit TypeSF

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