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479 Franklin St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 120-31
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,202

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$924,200
Land Value$1,138,400
Assessed Value$2,062,600
Sale Price$375,000
Book/Page23533/106
Sale DateAugust 18, 1993
Previous Assessed Value$2,071,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)HARBISON, JOHN & ROSEMARY HARBISON
479 FRANKLIN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3115

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Wood Shingle
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,536
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 7
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
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 GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,120 1,120
DKW Deck Wood 154 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 592 296
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,120 1,120
UBM Basement 1,008 0
Total: 3,994 2,536
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionFENCE-WOOD-3
Number of Units60.00
Unit Type

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