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42 Orchard St

Property Information

Property Class 4-8-UNIT-APT
State Class Code 111
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 181-47
Land Area (sq. ft) 13,319

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC8
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$793,900
Land Value$1,153,700
Assessed Value$1,947,600
Sale Price$229,000
Book/Page1094/5
Sale DateFebruary 26, 1988
Previous Assessed Value$1,961,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)SOARES, ANTONIO P. AND GILDA C.
SOARES, TRS OF SOARES FAMILY TRUST
44 ORCHARD ST.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-1308

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy 4-8-UNIT-APT
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type ASBSTOS-SHNG
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)5,168
Number of Units 4
Systems
Heat TypeSTEAM
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1920
Overall ConditionPoor
Overall GradeAverage
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,324 2,324
DKW Deck Wood 156 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 96 0
FHS Half Story, Finished 1,208 604
FOP Porch, Open 296 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,240 2,240
UBM Basement 2,264 0
Total: 8,584 5,168

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