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880-888 Memorial Dr

Property Information

Property Class Private College, University
State Class Code 9421
Zoning (Unofficial) SD-12
Map/Lot 130-168
Land Area (sq. ft) 97,838

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictR12
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$72,781,900
Land Value$38,156,800
Assessed Value$110,938,700
Sale Price$0
Book/Page/
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$116,936,100

Owner Information

Owner(s)PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
C/O HARVARD REAL ESTATE INC.
HOLYOKE CENTER - ROOM 1000
1350 MASS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3895

Building Information

Residential Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)8,481
Number of Units 6
Total Rooms 36
Bedrooms 18
Kitchens 6
Full Baths 12
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built2009
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,827 2,827
FOP Porch, Open 182 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 5,654 5,654
UBM Basement 2,827 0
Total: 11,490 8,481

Residential Building Number 2, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)9,252
Number of Units 6
Total Rooms 36
Bedrooms 18
Kitchens 6
Full Baths 12
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built2009
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,212 3,212
FUS Upper Story, Finished 6,040 6,040
UBM Basement 3,212 0
Total: 12,464 9,252

Residential Building Number 3, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMULT-RESDNCE
Occupancy SNGL-FAM-RES
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type Frame-Clapbrd
Roof Type Flat
Roof Material Rubber Membrai
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)8,481
Number of Units 6
Total Rooms 36
Bedrooms 18
Kitchens 6
Full Baths 12
Half Baths 0
Fireplaces 0
Systems
Heat TypeForced Air
Heat Fuel Gas
Central A/C Yes
Condition & Grade
Year Built2009
Interior Condition Excellent
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery Good
Parking
Open Parking0
Covered Parking0
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,827 2,827
FOP Porch, Open 132 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 5,654 5,654
UBM Basement 2,827 0
Total: 11,440 8,481

Commercial Building Number 4, Section 1

Exterior
StyleAPARTMENTS
Occupancy Private College, University
Number of Stories7
Exterior Wall Type BRICK-VENEER
Roof Material RUBBER-MEMBRAN
Wall Height 10
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)87,004
Number of Units 152
Systems
Heat TypeH.V.A.C.
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built2007
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeVery-good
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 12,634 12,634
F_5 Upper Finish 5 Stry 3,654 18,270
F_6 Upper Finish 6 Stry 7,622 45,732
FGR Garage 5,640 0
FOP Porch, Open 2,454 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 10,368 10,368
UBM Basement 8,194 0
Total: 50,566 87,004

Commercial Building Number 5, Section 1

Exterior
StyleGRG-UNDERGND
Occupancy Private College, University
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type CONCR PANEL
Roof Material OTHER
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)63,000
Number of Units 117
Systems
Heat Type
Heat Fuel
Plumbing
Condition & Grade
Year Built2010
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 63,000 63,000
Total: 63,000 63,000

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