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34 May St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 257-30
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,250

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR7
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,207,300
Land Value$427,700
Assessed Value$1,635,000
Sale Price$100
Book/Page82274/400
Sale DateDecember 4, 2023
Previous Assessed Value$1,622,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)GAINES, LAURIE B. & FRANCESCA GAINES
GAINES, PHILIP TRS ET AL
34 MAY ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleSTACK
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,588
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1910
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 918 918
DKW Deck Wood 240 0
FOP Porch, Open 134 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,670 1,670
UBM Basement 918 0
Total: 3,880 2,588

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:46 PM
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