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16 Highland St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-1
Map/Lot 223-32
Land Area (sq. ft) 8,205

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR10
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,271,300
Land Value$2,396,800
Assessed Value$3,668,100
Sale Price$100
Book/Page72218/193
Sale DateFebruary 11, 2019
Previous Assessed Value$3,722,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)ELLIS, PETER B. & CYNTHIA H. TRS
THE HIGHLAND ST NOM TRUST
16 HIGHLAND ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Hip
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)5,359
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 13
Bedrooms 8
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeOther
Heat Fuel Combination
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1898
Interior Condition Fair
Overall ConditionPoor
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,344 2,344
DKM Deck Masonry 589 0
DKW Deck Wood 273 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 2,010 1,005
FOP Porch, Open 108 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,010 2,010
UBM Basement 2,344 0
UST Utility, Storage, Unfinished 589 0
Total: 10,267 5,359

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:46 PM
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