Property valuation of Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA: 5529, 5530, 5531, 5532, 5533, 5534, 5535, 5536, 5537, 5542 (tax assessments)
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5529 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: BRENFLECK F VICKI C BRENFLECK MARIE
Assessed land value: $7,066 (it was $1,995 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $65,534 (it was $8,501 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $72,600 (it was $10,496 in 2009)
Market value: $72,600
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1
Date the deed was transferred: 02/11/1966
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Frontage: 8 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 584 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: BRENFLECK F VICKI C BRENFLECK MARIE
Assessed land value: $7,066 (it was $1,995 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $65,534 (it was $8,501 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $72,600 (it was $10,496 in 2009)
Market value: $72,600
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1
Date the deed was transferred: 02/11/1966
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Frontage: 8 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 584 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5530 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: RICHARD PASCALE DAVID SOLOMON
Assessed land value: $14,329 (it was $1,790 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $67,971 (it was $9,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $82,300 (it was $11,200 in 2009)
Market value: $82,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $25,000
Date the deed was transferred: 02/20/1997
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,174.50 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,193 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: RICHARD PASCALE DAVID SOLOMON
Assessed land value: $14,329 (it was $1,790 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $67,971 (it was $9,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $82,300 (it was $11,200 in 2009)
Market value: $82,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $25,000
Date the deed was transferred: 02/20/1997
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,174.50 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,193 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5531 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: JEAN PAUL GULLE
Assessed land value: $13,832 (it was $1,995 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $65,568 (it was $8,501 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $79,400 (it was $10,496 in 2009)
Market value: $79,400
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $37,000
Date the deed was transferred: 07/21/2011
Sale type: Closer review of sale completed. Sale determined to be good, bona fide and at arms length
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,143.18 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: JEAN PAUL GULLE
Assessed land value: $13,832 (it was $1,995 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $65,568 (it was $8,501 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $79,400 (it was $10,496 in 2009)
Market value: $79,400
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $37,000
Date the deed was transferred: 07/21/2011
Sale type: Closer review of sale completed. Sale determined to be good, bona fide and at arms length
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,143.18 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5532 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: CHRISTINE O'BRIEN
Assessed land value: $14,329 (it was $1,790 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $67,971 (it was $9,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $82,300 (it was $11,200 in 2009)
Market value: $82,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $3
Date the deed was transferred: 10/20/2009
Sale type: Sales between related parties, i.e. Grantor/Grantee, Owner/Tenant
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,174.50 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,193 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: CHRISTINE O'BRIEN
Assessed land value: $14,329 (it was $1,790 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $67,971 (it was $9,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $82,300 (it was $11,200 in 2009)
Market value: $82,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $3
Date the deed was transferred: 10/20/2009
Sale type: Sales between related parties, i.e. Grantor/Grantee, Owner/Tenant
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,174.50 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,193 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5533 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: DREW DEMARCO
Assessed land value: $13,832 (it was $2,020 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $65,568 (it was $8,092 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $79,400 (it was $10,112 in 2009)
Market value: $79,400
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $2,173,300
Date the deed was transferred: 04/26/2006
Sale type: Sale deferred for closer review by Evaluation staff
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,143.18 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: DREW DEMARCO
Assessed land value: $13,832 (it was $2,020 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $65,568 (it was $8,092 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $79,400 (it was $10,112 in 2009)
Market value: $79,400
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $2,173,300
Date the deed was transferred: 04/26/2006
Sale type: Sale deferred for closer review by Evaluation staff
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,143.18 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5534 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: JEAN PAUL GULLE
Assessed land value: $14,329 (it was $1,790 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $67,971 (it was $9,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $82,300 (it was $11,200 in 2009)
Market value: $82,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1
Date the deed was transferred: 02/15/2008
Sale type: Deed of subdivision or consolidation or containing multiple properties or assemblage
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,174.50 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,193 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: JEAN PAUL GULLE
Assessed land value: $14,329 (it was $1,790 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $67,971 (it was $9,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $82,300 (it was $11,200 in 2009)
Market value: $82,300
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $1
Date the deed was transferred: 02/15/2008
Sale type: Deed of subdivision or consolidation or containing multiple properties or assemblage
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Residential
Site type: Inside location on the block
Frontage: 15.66 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Basement type: Partial with 1 or more finished areas
Type of heater or heating system: Radiant
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 1,174.50 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,193 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5535 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: THOMAS F HAUGHEY KATHERINE J HAUGHEY
Assessed land value: $7,079 (it was $1,926 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $79,921 (it was $8,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $87,000 (it was $10,336 in 2009)
Market value: $87,000
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $70,000
Date the deed was transferred: 08/01/2013
Sale type: Others, for some reason does not meet the criteria in the definition of market value
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Hotels and Apartments
Frontage: 8 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Floor plan: Duplex (converted)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 2
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 584 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: THOMAS F HAUGHEY KATHERINE J HAUGHEY
Assessed land value: $7,079 (it was $1,926 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $79,921 (it was $8,410 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $87,000 (it was $10,336 in 2009)
Market value: $87,000
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $70,000
Date the deed was transferred: 08/01/2013
Sale type: Others, for some reason does not meet the criteria in the definition of market value
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Hotels and Apartments
Frontage: 8 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Date the exterior condition was observed: 03/28/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Floor plan: Duplex (converted)
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 2
Number of bathrooms: 2
Type of heater or heating system: Hot water (radiators or baseboards)
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Land area: 584 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,149 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5536 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: AHMED MOHAMED
Assessed land value: $13,352 (it was $2,552 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $157,448 (it was $15,144 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $170,800 (it was $17,696 in 2009)
Market value: $170,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $68,000
Date the deed was transferred: 08/07/2003
Sale type: Non-typical conditions of sale or terms of financing
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Store with Dwelling
Site type: Corner
Frontage: 18 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: None
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 08/07/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Floor plan: 4 Commercials & 2 Apts
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Separation of utilities: Part separate - not central or all separate
Land area: 1,350 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,512 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: AHMED MOHAMED
Assessed land value: $13,352 (it was $2,552 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $157,448 (it was $15,144 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $170,800 (it was $17,696 in 2009)
Market value: $170,800
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $68,000
Date the deed was transferred: 08/07/2003
Sale type: Non-typical conditions of sale or terms of financing
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Store with Dwelling
Site type: Corner
Frontage: 18 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: None
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 08/07/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Floor plan: 4 Commercials & 2 Apts
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Separation of utilities: Part separate - not central or all separate
Land area: 1,350 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,512 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5537 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: SON NGUYEN
Assessed land value: $13,100
Assessed building value: $80,500
Total assessed value for property: $93,600
Market value: $93,600
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $90,000
Date the deed was transferred: 09/06/2006
Sale type: Closer review of sale completed. Sale determined to be good, bona fide and at arms length
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Store with Dwelling
Site type: Corner
Frontage: 18 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 11/11/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Floor plan: 4 Commercials & 2 Apts
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 2
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Separation of utilities: Central (one heater, hot water tank, electrical service and gas service)
Land area: 1,314 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,440 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: SON NGUYEN
Assessed land value: $13,100
Assessed building value: $80,500
Total assessed value for property: $93,600
Market value: $93,600
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $90,000
Date the deed was transferred: 09/06/2006
Sale type: Closer review of sale completed. Sale determined to be good, bona fide and at arms length
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Store with Dwelling
Site type: Corner
Frontage: 18 feet
Depth: 73 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: Basement Garage
Number of sheltered parking spaces: 1
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 11/11/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1930 (estimated)
Floor plan: 4 Commercials & 2 Apts
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 2
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Separation of utilities: Central (one heater, hot water tank, electrical service and gas service)
Land area: 1,314 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,440 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
5542 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: PETER LIN
Assessed land value: $13,471 (it was $2,552 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $157,429 (it was $15,144 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $170,900 (it was $17,696 in 2009)
Market value: $170,900
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $95,000
Date the deed was transferred: 09/23/2011
Sale type: Closer review of sale completed. Sale determined to be good, bona fide and at arms length
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Store with Dwelling
Site type: Corner
Frontage: 18.16 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: None
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 08/07/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Floor plan: 4 Commercials & 2 Apts
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Separation of utilities: Part separate - not central or all separate
Land area: 1,362 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,512 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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Owner: PETER LIN
Assessed land value: $13,471 (it was $2,552 in 2009)
Assessed building value: $157,429 (it was $15,144 in 2009)
Total assessed value for property: $170,900 (it was $17,696 in 2009)
Market value: $170,900
Date of last market value change: 01/2013
Sale price: $95,000
Date the deed was transferred: 09/23/2011
Sale type: Closer review of sale completed. Sale determined to be good, bona fide and at arms length
Status of construction: Finished
Category: Store with Dwelling
Site type: Corner
Frontage: 18.16 feet
Depth: 75 feet
Shape: Rectangular
Topography: Street level
Garage type: None
View: Typical
Number of stories: 2
Date the exterior condition was observed: 08/07/2012
Exterior condition: Average
Year property was built: 1920 (estimated)
Floor plan: 4 Commercials & 2 Apts
Number of rooms: 6
Number of bedrooms: 3
Number of bathrooms: 1
Type of heater or heating system: Undetermined
Central air: No
Connection to sewer: Yes
Separation of utilities: Part separate - not central or all separate
Land area: 1,362 square feet
Total dwelling livable area: 1,512 square feet
Assessments for tax year: 2014
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