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6 Thingvalla Ave

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 255-14
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,275

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR7
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,325,800
Land Value$634,700
Assessed Value$1,960,500
Sale Price$515,000
Book/Page53750/220
Sale DateOctober 29, 2009
Previous Assessed Value$1,930,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)TIPPER, CHRISTOPHER H. & SHONA K. SIMKIN
6 THINGVALLA AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,592
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 7
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,296 1,296
DKW Deck Wood 84 0
FOP Porch, Open 20 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,296 1,296
UAT Attic, Unfinished 1,248 0
UBM Basement 1,296 0
Total: 5,240 2,592

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