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252 Putnam Ave

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 126-31
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,570

Property Value

Year of Assessment2025
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$381,100
Land Value$893,400
Assessed Value$1,274,500
Sale Price$170,000
Book/Page21286/586
Sale DateJune 30, 1986
Previous Assessed Value$1,298,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)MONDESIR, LIONEL &
ANTOINETTE A. MONDESIR
252 PUTNAM AVE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Wood Shingle
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,998
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 12
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Fair
Overall ConditionFair
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 984 984
FAT Finished Attic 600 150
FEP Porch, Enclosed 108 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 864 864
UBM Basement 840 0
Total: 3,396 1,998

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