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251 Pearl St

Property Information

Property Class 4-8-UNIT-APT
State Class Code 111
Zoning (Unofficial) C
Map/Lot 102-37
Land Area (sq. ft) 5,856

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC4
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$2,563,100
Land Value$1,254,000
Assessed Value$3,817,100
Sale Price$0
Book/Page25572/231
Sale DateSeptember 4, 1959
Previous Assessed Value$3,844,800

Owner Information

Owner(s)MURPHY, MAUREEN F., TR. OF
MURPHY FAMILY TRUST
251 PEARL ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4512

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy 4-8-UNIT-APT
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)8,148
Number of Units 6
Systems
Heat TypeSTEAM
Heat Fuel Oil
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1920
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,716 2,716
FEP Porch, Enclosed 390 0
FOP Porch, Open 415 0
FSP Screen Porch 160 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 5,432 5,432
P_3 Balcony 3 Story 170 0
UBM Basement 2,716 0
Total: 11,999 8,148

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