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1488 Cambridge St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 112-93
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,788

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR3
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$821,600
Land Value$968,700
Assessed Value$1,790,300
Sale Price$1
Book/Page49432/504
Sale DateMay 11, 2007
Previous Assessed Value$1,801,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)HARKINS, JAMES P. & PATRICIA A. HARKINS
A LIFE ESTATE
1488 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE THREE FAM
Occupancy THREE-FM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,038
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 15
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1930
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking3
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,215 1,215
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,215 608
FOP Porch, Open 336 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,215 1,215
UBM Basement 1,215 0
Total: 5,196 3,038

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