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470 Franklin St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 120-10
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,858

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$526,100
Land Value$826,600
Assessed Value$1,352,700
Sale Price$0
Book/Page718/99
Sale DateMay 24, 1965
Previous Assessed Value$1,382,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)AMATO, MICHAEL J. &
MARY RUTH AMATO &
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TAX TITLE
470 FRANKLIN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3114

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,442
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 10
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 1
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1894
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 814 814
DKW Deck Wood 12 0
FBM Basement, Finished 814 0
FOP Porch, Open 85 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,628 1,628
Total: 3,353 2,442

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:46 PM
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