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8 Shady Hill Sq

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 146A-139
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,084

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR5
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$733,600
Land Value$1,183,900
Assessed Value$1,917,500
Sale Price$133,000
Book/Page13677/506
Sale DateApril 24, 1979
Previous Assessed Value$1,912,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)TOWNLEY, DENNIS W. &
JUDY A TOWNLEY
8 SHADY HILL SQUARE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2036

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.75
Exterior Wall Type Stucco
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,932
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 8
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 2
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1915
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 816 816
DKW Deck Wood 120 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 744 372
FOP Porch, Open 120 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 744 744
UBM Basement 744 0
Total: 3,288 1,932

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