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Property Database

163 Fifth St

Property Information

Property Class TWO-FAM-RES
State Class Code 104
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 26-160
Land Area (sq. ft) 1,199

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$652,100
Land Value$606,000
Assessed Value$1,258,100
Sale Price$255,000
Book/Page28482/416
Sale DateJune 26, 1996
Previous Assessed Value$1,150,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)RATER, MICHAEL A. &
LILLIAN RATER
161 FIFTH ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOLD STYLE TWO FAM
Occupancy TWO-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Tar Gravel
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,372
Number of Units 2
Total Rooms 9
Bedrooms 3
Kitchens 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeHot Water
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1873
Interior Condition Very Good
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeFair
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 772 772
DKW Deck Wood 200 0
FOP Porch, Open 28 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,600 1,600
UBM Basement 772 0
Total: 3,372 2,372

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