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34 Essex St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 90-85
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,320

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR2
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,062,900
Land Value$681,500
Assessed Value$1,744,400
Sale Price$663,000
Book/Page32984/334
Sale DateJune 1, 2001
Previous Assessed Value$1,757,800

Owner Information

Owner(s)LIM, JOO KUN
34 ESSEX ST.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2646

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE THREE FAM
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Asbstos Shingl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,694
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 13
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,137 1,137
FHS Half Story, Finished 840 420
FOP Porch, Open 35 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,137 1,137
UBM Basement 1,137 0
Total: 4,286 2,694

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