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Property Database

153 Fifth St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 26-112
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,842

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$311,200
Land Value$652,400
Assessed Value$963,600
Sale Price$461,750
Book/Page58827/245
Sale DateApril 4, 2012
Previous Assessed Value$897,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)BENCH, ROBERT K. & KARA P. KEATING BENCH
153 FIFTH ST UNIT 1
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2.25
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Gable
Roof Material Aspahlt Shingl
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,454
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 5
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeSpace Heat
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Fair
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking3
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 646 646
FAT Finished Attic 646 162
FOP Porch, Open 320 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 646 646
UBM Basement 646 0
Total: 2,904 1,454

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