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Property Database

5 Lee St

Property Information

Property Class DORM-RS-HALL
State Class Code 123
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 117-58
Land Area (sq. ft) 6,400

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$2,252,100
Land Value$1,341,400
Assessed Value$3,593,500
Sale Price$625,000
Book/Page26104/5
Sale DateMarch 4, 1996
Previous Assessed Value$3,573,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)SHINE, ANNA N. P., TR OF
C/O NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
36 JFK ST/BOX 12
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy DORM-RS-HALL
Number of Stories2.75
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)5,532
Number of Units 15
Systems
Heat TypeFORCED-AIR
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built1896
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood-v-good
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,136 2,136
FOP Porch, Open 36 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,136 2,136
TQS Three Quarter Story 1,680 1,260
UBM Basement 2,136 0
Total: 8,124 5,532

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