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Property Database

1797-1801 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class Church
State Class Code 960
Zoning (Unofficial) BC
Map/Lot 153-85
Land Area (sq. ft) 28,064

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC8
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$19,215,800
Land Value$5,598,800
Assessed Value$24,814,600
Sale Price$3,000,000
Book/Page1315/59
Sale DateFebruary 8, 2006
Previous Assessed Value$26,046,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)LESLEY UNIVERSITY
39 EVERETT ST.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleMUSEUM
Occupancy Church
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type TILT PANEL
Roof Material RUBBER-MEMBRAN
Wall Height 12
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)70,818
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypePACKAGE-A/C
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built1900
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 16,009 16,009
CTH Cathedral Ceiling 2,679 0
F_3 Upper Finish 3 8,072 24,216
FBM Basement, Finished 16,624 16,624
FUS Upper Story, Finished 13,969 13,969
Total: 57,353 70,818

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Page was last modified on 3/8/2021 6:22 PM
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