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5 Ellsworth Ave

Property Information

Property Class SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
State Class Code 1014
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 139-68
Land Area (sq. ft) 5,012

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictR3
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$5,032,800
Land Value$1,200,200
Assessed Value$6,233,000
Sale Price$5,835,000
Book/Page82661/493
Sale DateApril 12, 2024
Previous Assessed Value$4,398,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)LU, TING
ELIZABETH KATHRYN STEINHOFF
5 ELLSWORTH AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,915
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1864
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionSuperior
Overall GradeGood Very Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,429 1,429
FAT Finished Attic 742 186
FBM Basement, Finished 1,300 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,300 1,300
PTO Patio 80 0
WDK Wood Deck 108 0
Total: 4,959 2,915

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Page was last modified on 3/8/2021 6:22 PM
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