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16 Francis Ave

Property Information

Property Class SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
State Class Code 1014
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 146-91
Land Area (sq. ft) 11,513

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictR5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$6,096,000
Land Value$2,376,700
Assessed Value$8,472,700
Sale Price$8,600,000
Book/Page82819/491
Sale DateMay 29, 2024
Previous Assessed Value$8,188,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)CRIMSON LEGACY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
16 FRANCIS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCOLONIAL
Occupancy SINGLE FAM W/AUXILIARY APT
Number of Stories2.75
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gambrel
Roof Material Slate Clay
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)5,312
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 13
Bedrooms 6
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
Fireplaces 6
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1906
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,116 2,116
DKW Deck Wood 275 0
FBM Basement, Finished 1,440 0
FOP Porch, Open 40 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,116 2,116
TQS Three Quarter Story 1,440 1,080
UBM Basement 468 0
UST Utility, Storage, Unfinished 50 0
Total: 7,945 5,312
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionGAR-1.0S
Number of Units483.00
Unit TypeSF

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