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74 Sparks St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 226-57
Land Area (sq. ft) 17,733

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR10
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$2,885,600
Land Value$3,172,800
Assessed Value$6,058,400
Sale Price$700,000
Book/Page16044/471
Sale DateMarch 8, 1985
Previous Assessed Value$5,845,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN M. &
BARBARA C. FRIEDMAN
74 SPARKS ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,490
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 10
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 3
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeEstate Quality
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,131 2,131
DKW Deck Wood 100 0
FAT Finished Attic 244 61
FGR Garage 244 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,532 766
FOP Porch, Open 32 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,532 1,532
UBM Basement 1,556 0
Total: 7,371 4,490
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPATIO-CONCRT
Number of Units200.00
Unit TypeSF
DescriptionSHED-IMPLMNT
Number of Units30.00
Unit Type

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