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Property Database

197 Franklin St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 93-109
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,838

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictR13
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$478,000
Land Value$814,600
Assessed Value$1,292,600
Sale Price$100
Book/Page1610/161
Sale DateJanuary 22, 2024
Previous Assessed Value$1,266,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)DOLMA 21 LLC
124 DUFF ST
WATERTOWN, MA 02472

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.5
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,694
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 8
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 782 782
FAT Finished Attic 520 130
FUS Upper Story, Finished 782 782
UBM Basement 755 0
Total: 2,839 1,694

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