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153 River St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) BA-3
Map/Lot 125-34
Land Area (sq. ft) 4,617

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$604,500
Land Value$875,700
Assessed Value$1,480,200
Sale Price$335,000
Book/Page1185/87
Sale DateMarch 27, 1998
Previous Assessed Value$1,491,800

Owner Information

Owner(s)HAYDEN, DOUGLAS L &
JOAN KARP
153 RIVER ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-3802

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,885
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 8
Bedrooms 2
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,048 1,048
DKW Deck Wood 48 0
FAT Finished Attic 660 165
FOP Porch, Open 83 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 672 672
UBM Basement 924 0
Total: 3,435 1,885
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units400.00
Unit TypeSF

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