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45-4 Cogswell Ave

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) B
Map/Lot 199-124
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,156

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictR17
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$299,900
Land Value$467,700
Assessed Value$767,600
Sale Price$308,000
Book/Page33646/153
Sale DateSeptember 17, 2001
Previous Assessed Value$742,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)WASSONG, JOSEPH F.
45-4 COGSWELL AVE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleTOWNHOUSE
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories1.75
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)735
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 4
Bedrooms 1
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1982
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeAverage Minus
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking1
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 420 420
DKW Deck Wood 15 0
FGR Garage 210 0
SBM Semi-Basement Fin 210 0
TQS Three Quarter Story 420 315
Total: 1,275 735

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