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42 Magazine St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C
Map/Lot 103-74
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,493

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,066,800
Land Value$1,072,000
Assessed Value$2,138,800
Sale Price$45,000
Book/Page13517/71
Sale DateAugust 16, 1978
Previous Assessed Value$2,144,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)BROWN, CAROL A.
42 MAGAZINE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3910

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,412
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 15
Bedrooms 8
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeOther
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1838
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,528 1,528
DKW Deck Wood 64 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 120 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,024 512
FOP Porch, Open 35 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,372 1,372
UBM Basement 1,372 0
Total: 5,515 3,412

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