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197 Lexington Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 234-150
Land Area (sq. ft) 7,174

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR14
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,840,900
Land Value$1,156,900
Assessed Value$2,997,800
Sale Price$1
Book/Page44191/427
Sale DateNovember 30, 2004
Previous Assessed Value$2,978,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)MORGAN, GAYLEN TRUSTEE
THE GAYLEN MORGAN 2004 REVOCABLE TRUST
197 LEXINGTON AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2137

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,089
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 15
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1925
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking1
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,614 1,614
DKW Deck Wood 115 0
FBM Basement, Finished 1,590 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,722 861
FOP Porch, Open 216 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,614 1,614
UBM Basement 24 0
Total: 6,895 4,089
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPATIO-CONCRT
Number of Units304.00
Unit TypeSF
DescriptionSHED-1S-OPEN
Number of Units48.00
Unit Type

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