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815 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class Improved City
State Class Code 931
Zoning (Unofficial) O-3
Map/Lot 118-33
Land Area (sq. ft) 47,878

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictC5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$43,694,800
Land Value$6,635,900
Assessed Value$50,330,700
Sale Price$0
Book/Page1840/489
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$42,814,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)CAMBRIDGE CITY OF
CITY HALL
795 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleHISTORIC INSTITUTNL
Occupancy Improved City
Number of Stories4
Exterior Wall Type STONE-VENEER
Roof Material SLATE-CLAY
Wall Height 14
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)50,100
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing EXCELLENT
Condition & Grade
Year Built1889
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeSpecial
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 13,200 13,200
FBM Basement, Finished 13,200 13,200
FUS Upper Story, Finished 23,700 23,700
UAT Attic, Unfinished 11,732 0
Total: 61,832 50,100
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionELEV-PSNGR
Number of Units3.00
Unit TypeU

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