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Property Database

238 Charles St

Property Information

Property Class SNGL-FAM-RES
State Class Code 101
Zoning (Unofficial) IA-1
Map/Lot 27-3
Land Area (sq. ft) 799

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictR1
Residential ExemptionYes
Building Value$202,700
Land Value$584,500
Assessed Value$787,200
Sale Price$330,000
Book/Page35607/67
Sale DateJune 8, 2002
Previous Assessed Value$733,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)CAROLL, JOHN W.
238 CHARLES ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleCONVENTIONAL
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type Aluminum-Vinyl
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,115
Number of Units 1
Total Rooms 5
Bedrooms 2
Kitchens 1
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Oil
Central A/C No
Condition & Grade
Year Built1886
Interior Condition Average
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradePoor
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 545 545
FOP Porch, Open 25 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 570 570
UBM Basement 545 0
Total: 1,685 1,115

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