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16 Stearns St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 228-18
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,040

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR8
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,089,800
Land Value$581,000
Assessed Value$1,670,800
Sale Price$550,000
Book/Page49804/116
Sale DateJuly 19, 2007
Previous Assessed Value$1,656,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)MAGUIRE, JOSEPH D.
16 STEARNS ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,607
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 6
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1891
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeAverage Plus
Parking
Open Parking1
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,054 1,054
DKW Deck Wood 224 0
FOP Porch, Open 68 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 260 260
TQS Three Quarter Story 390 293
UBM Basement 390 0
Total: 2,386 1,607

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