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Property Database

1555 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class Church
State Class Code 960
Zoning (Unofficial) C-3
Map/Lot 158-28
Land Area (sq. ft) 11,248

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC7
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$9,401,400
Land Value$2,646,700
Assessed Value$12,048,100
Sale Price$0
Book/Page/
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$12,618,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)EPWORTH METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1555 MASS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleHISTORIC CHURCH
Occupancy Church
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type STUCCO
Roof Material SLATE-CLAY
Wall Height 20
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)16,926
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1700
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeVery-good
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 8,463 8,463
FBM Basement, Finished 7,149 7,149
FUS Upper Story, Finished 1,314 1,314
UBM Basement 1,314 0
Total: 18,240 16,926

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