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88 Columbia St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 75-151
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,352

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR2
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,132,700
Land Value$683,100
Assessed Value$1,815,800
Sale Price$178,000
Book/Page24831/587
Sale DateSeptember 1, 1994
Previous Assessed Value$1,826,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)SMITH, LEROY A. &
ORNETT A. SMITH
3 MADISON AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2728

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleDECKER
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,568
Number of Units 0
Total Rooms 20
Bedrooms 8
Kitchens 4
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1915
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,256 1,256
FOP Porch, Open 242 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,312 2,312
UBM Basement 1,144 0
Total: 4,954 3,568

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