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Property Database

15 Fifth St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 22-32
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,799

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$380,600
Land Value$649,000
Assessed Value$1,029,600
Sale Price$400,000
Book/Page53325/92
Sale DateAugust 3, 2009
Previous Assessed Value$949,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)CHIN, KEITH & MELISSA CHIN
15 FIFTH ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories1.75
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,242
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 5
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSteam
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Good
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking2
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 821 821
FOP Porch, Open 40 0
TQS Three Quarter Story 561 421
UBM Basement 821 0
Total: 2,243 1,242

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Page was last modified on 7/24/2023 9:46 PM
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