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288 Pearl St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C
Map/Lot 97-98
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,287

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$569,200
Land Value$765,000
Assessed Value$1,334,200
Sale Price$100
Book/Page81322/362
Sale DateMarch 13, 2023
Previous Assessed Value$1,375,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)CUSACK, JOHN F JR
VIRGINIA A PHAKOS TRS
288 PEARL ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,349
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 8
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 601 601
FAT Finished Attic 589 147
FBM Basement, Finished 470 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 60 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 601 601
UBM Basement 131 0
Total: 2,452 1,349

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