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1960 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class GEN-OFFICE
State Class Code 340
Zoning (Unofficial) BC
Map/Lot 178-117
Land Area (sq. ft) 9,002

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC8
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$1,828,500
Land Value$718,400
Assessed Value$2,546,900
Sale Price$1,185,000
Book/Page43868/270
Sale DateOctober 8, 2004
Previous Assessed Value$2,885,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)RAMSEY, RICHARD R, JR & ROBERT J. RAMSEY
TRUSTEE OF DILBOY REALTY TR.
C/O W.T. PHELAN INSURANCE AGENCY
74 BEDFORD ST 2ND FL BOX 3
LEXINGTON, MA 02420

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleBANK
Occupancy GEN-OFFICE
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material RUBBER-MEMBRAN
Wall Height 15
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,296
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeFORCED-AIR
Heat Fuel Oil
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built1935
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood-v-good
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,496 3,496
FUS Upper Story, Finished 800 800
UBM Basement 2,320 0
Total: 6,616 4,296
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPAVING-ASPHT
Number of Units5000.00
Unit TypeSF

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