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490 Franklin St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 120-7
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,917

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$726,100
Land Value$918,300
Assessed Value$1,644,400
Sale Price$0
Book/Page79082/13
Sale DateNovember 5, 2021
Previous Assessed Value$1,665,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)CROMIE, VICTOR H. TRS
GABRIELE E.CROMIE TRS
488 FRANKLIN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONTEMPORARY
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Concrete Block
Roof Type Shed
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,903
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 7
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 2
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1965
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking2
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,546 1,546
DKW Deck Wood 48 0
FAT Finished Attic 380 95
FGR Garage 380 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 304 152
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,110 1,110
Total: 3,768 2,903
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPATIO-CONCRT
Number of Units100.00
Unit TypeSF

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