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586-590 Putnam Ave

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 96-51
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,200

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$2,071,500
Land Value$959,500
Assessed Value$3,031,000
Sale Price$27,000
Book/Page13545/673
Sale DateSeptember 22, 1978
Previous Assessed Value$3,000,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)FARNSWORTH, RODNEY III
161 EDINBORO ST
NEWTON, MA 02460-1337

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleDECKER
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Tar Gravel
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,761
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 20
Bedrooms 10
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,587 1,587
DKW Deck Wood 52 0
FBM Basement, Finished 793 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 420 0
FOP Porch, Open 52 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 3,174 3,174
UBM Basement 794 0
Total: 6,872 4,761

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