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38 Portsmouth St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 78-34
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,399

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$963,400
Land Value$638,300
Assessed Value$1,601,700
Sale Price$1
Book/Page12262/236
Sale DateAugust 8, 1972
Previous Assessed Value$1,613,800

Owner Information

Owner(s)MARQUES, ABEL S. &
ALMERINDA MARQUES
38 PORTSMOUTH STREET
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1328

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.)2,820
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 17
Bedrooms 7
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 940 940
FBM Basement, Finished 751 0
FOP Porch, Open 15 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,880 1,880
UBM Basement 189 0
Total: 3,775 2,820
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units180.00
Unit TypeSF

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