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61 Howard St

Property Information

Property Class THREE-FM-RES
State Class Code 105
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 122-104
Land Area (sq. ft) 2,959

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$359,600
Land Value$838,700
Assessed Value$1,198,300
Sale Price$1
Book/Page34121/337
Sale DateJuly 23, 1982
Previous Assessed Value$1,232,800

Owner Information

Owner(s)SPIER, MICHAEL J.TR OF
MJS REALTY TRUST
63 HOWARD ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-2911

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.)2,453
Number of Units 3
Total Rooms 10
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,093 1,093
FAT Finished Attic 1,066 267
FOP Porch, Open 45 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,093 1,093
UBM Basement 1,066 0
Total: 4,363 2,453

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