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159 Appleton St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 230-139
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,930

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR14
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$832,600
Land Value$908,400
Assessed Value$1,741,000
Sale Price$298,500
Book/Page15206/132
Sale DateSeptember 7, 1983
Previous Assessed Value$1,744,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)ERDMANN, LUISE
159 APPLETON
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-1329

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,165
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 7
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1890
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,099 1,099
DKW Deck Wood 376 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 580 290
FUS Upper Story, Finished 776 776
UBM Basement 1,078 0
Total: 3,909 2,165
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units209.00
Unit TypeSF

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