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78 Highland Ave

Property Information

Property Class 4-8-UNIT-APT
State Class Code 111
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 112-88
Land Area (sq. ft) 3,156

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC6
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$1,664,900
Land Value$1,254,000
Assessed Value$2,918,900
Sale Price$39,000
Book/Page18105/179
Sale DateMay 8, 1987
Previous Assessed Value$2,940,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)RANDALL, ROBERT V. &
BONNIE R. RANDALL
78 HIGHLAND AVE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy 4-8-UNIT-APT
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type FRAME-CLAPBD
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,830
Number of Units 6
Systems
Heat TypeFORCED-AIR
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1920
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,610 1,610
FOP Porch, Open 372 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 3,220 3,220
UBM Basement 1,610 0
Total: 6,812 4,830

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