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162 Western Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 125-24
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,423

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$292,900
Land Value$703,700
Assessed Value$996,600
Sale Price$0
Book/Page25576/177
Sale DateApril 18, 1963
Previous Assessed Value$1,015,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)PATTERSON, WILFRED N., A LIFE ESTATE
162 WESTERN AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3728

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Asbstos Shingl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,667
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Fair
Overall ConditionFair
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,252 1,252
FAT Finished Attic 651 163
FEP Porch, Enclosed 187 0
FOP Porch, Open 44 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,252 1,252
UBM Basement 1,252 0
Total: 4,638 2,667

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