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48-50 Western Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 105-126
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,543

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$593,400
Land Value$634,100
Assessed Value$1,227,500
Sale Price$0
Book/Page40018/529
Sale DateJuly 19, 2003
Previous Assessed Value$1,270,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)BALLARD, CHARLES E. , VERA J. BALLARD
C/O JOY HARRIS BALLARD& JASON BALLARD
ATTN: CRAIG SCANZIO
39 DAVIS SQUARE
SOMERVILLE, MA 02144

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleROW
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Asbstos Shingl
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,980
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1905
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 636 636
DKW Deck Wood 210 0
FBM Basement, Finished 636 0
FOP Porch, Open 36 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,344 1,344
Total: 2,862 1,980

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