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Property Database

8 Forest St

Property Information

Property Class >8-UNIT-APT
State Class Code 112
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 154-114
Land Area (sq. ft) 7,490

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC8
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$2,523,900
Land Value$2,288,200
Assessed Value$4,812,100
Sale Price$3,875,000
Book/Page66372/553
Sale DateNovember 12, 2015
Previous Assessed Value$4,847,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)REDBRANCH, LLC
8 FOREST ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleAPARTMENTS
Occupancy >8-UNIT-APT
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type STUCCO
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)11,106
Number of Units 12
Systems
Heat TypeSTEAM
Heat Fuel Oil
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1911
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,702 3,702
FOP Porch, Open 234 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 7,404 7,404
UBM Basement 3,702 0
Total: 15,042 11,106

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