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156 Hancock St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 115-18
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,499

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR3
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,479,200
Land Value$932,200
Assessed Value$2,411,400
Sale Price$1
Book/Page76374/432
Sale DateDecember 9, 2020
Previous Assessed Value$2,395,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)ALSTEIN JOEL
LAIRD NAN M
156 HANCOCK ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleVICTORIAN
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,607
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking1
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 907 907
DKW Deck Wood 100 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 140 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,700 1,700
UBM Basement 875 0
Total: 3,722 2,607

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