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17 Traill St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-1
Map/Lot 240-21
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,789

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR10
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$3,086,200
Land Value$2,166,400
Assessed Value$5,252,600
Sale Price$3,212,500
Book/Page67822/386
Sale DateAugust 16, 2016
Previous Assessed Value$5,102,900

Owner Information

Owner(s)GATES, HENRY LOUIS, JR.
17 TRAILL 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 Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,522
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 12
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 3
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1916
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,928 1,928
DKW Deck Wood 24 0
FBM Basement, Finished 800 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 48 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,456 728
FOP Porch, Open 50 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,866 1,866
UBM Basement 800 0
Total: 6,972 4,522
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionSHED-IMPLMNT
Number of Units32.00
Unit Type

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