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172 Chestnut St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C
Map/Lot 99-43
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,500

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,684,500
Land Value$1,072,600
Assessed Value$2,757,100
Sale Price$610,000
Book/Page30761/112
Sale DateOctober 14, 1999
Previous Assessed Value$2,739,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)GOLDBERG, WILLIAM E. &
MARGARET C. GOLDBERG
441 FRANKLIN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,427
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 13
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1895
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,258 1,258
DKW Deck Wood 146 0
FOP Porch, Open 114 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,258 1,258
TQS Three Quarter Story 1,215 911
UBM Basement 1,258 0
Total: 5,249 3,427
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionSOLAR PANELS
Number of Units24.00
Unit TypeU

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