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8 Fifth St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 22-71
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,549

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,307,900
Land Value$629,200
Assessed Value$1,937,100
Sale Price$1,657,000
Book/Page74123/504
Sale DateFebruary 12, 2020
Previous Assessed Value$1,748,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)NI, GEORGE W.
WENJIA XU
8 FIFTH ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,212
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 11
Bedrooms 4
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeAverage
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,124 1,124
FBM Basement, Finished 928 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,088 1,088
Total: 3,140 2,212

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