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159 Magazine St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C
Map/Lot 100-18
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,600

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$708,700
Land Value$996,700
Assessed Value$1,705,400
Sale Price$100
Book/Page19082/420
Sale DateDecember 9, 2002
Previous Assessed Value$1,720,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)HAYCOCK, JOEL W.
159 MAGAZINE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4741

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Asbstos Shingl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,914
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 13
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeOther
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,244 1,244
DKW Deck Wood 69 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 852 426
FOP Porch, Open 69 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,244 1,244
UBM Basement 1,244 0
Total: 4,722 2,914

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