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770 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class US Government
State Class Code 9003
Zoning (Unofficial) O-3
Map/Lot 119-94
Land Area (sq. ft) 40,167

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictC5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$19,313,600
Land Value$7,043,500
Assessed Value$26,357,100
Sale Price$0
Book/Page/
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$24,580,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
770 MASS AVE
POST OFFICE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StylePOST-OFFICE
Occupancy US Government
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 20
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)43,544
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypePACKAGE-A/C
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1910
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeExcellent
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 21,772 21,772
CAN Canopy 1,650 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 21,772 21,772
UBM Basement 7,040 0
UST Utility, Storage, Unfinished 300 0
Total: 52,534 43,544
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionELEV-FREIGHT
Number of Units2.00
Unit TypeU

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  • No Sales with comparable location and/or physical attributes were found. Assessments are based on a market analysis of all valid sales for the subject's property class and the sales displayed are for comparison purposes only.
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