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261 Sidney St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C
Map/Lot 96-15
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,000

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$552,600
Land Value$938,000
Assessed Value$1,490,600
Sale Price$48,000
Book/Page15324/28
Sale DateOctober 16, 1979
Previous Assessed Value$1,522,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)FARRELL, BRIAN, TR.
OF THE 261 SIDNEY STREET TRUST
261 SIDNEY ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4824

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleDUPLEX
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,938
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 12
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking3
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 658 658
FEP Porch, Enclosed 50 0
FOP Porch, Open 18 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,280 1,280
UBM Basement 658 0
Total: 2,664 1,938

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