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5-15 Fernald Dr

Property Information

Property Class MXD >8-UNIT-APT
State Class Code 112
Zoning (Unofficial)
Map/Lot 208-16
Land Area (sq. ft) 44,711

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC7
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$5,220,200
Land Value$7,777,900
Assessed Value$12,998,100
Sale Price$0
Book/Page208/16
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$13,413,400

Owner Information

Owner(s)PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD
C/O HARVARD REAL ESTATE INC.
HOLYOKE CENTER RM 1000
1350 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleDAY-CARE-CTR
Occupancy CHILD-CARE
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material RUBBER-MEMBRAN
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)6,400
Number of Units 31
Systems
Heat TypeWRM/COOL-AIR
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1933
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 6,400 6,400
DKW Deck Wood 810 0
FEP Porch, Enclosed 270 0
GA1 Garage 7,210 0
Total: 14,690 6,400

Commercial Building Number 2, Section 1

Exterior
StyleAPARTMENTS
Occupancy >8-UNIT-APT
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material RUBBER-MEMBRAN
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)23,970
Number of Units 31
Systems
Heat TypeWRM/COOL-AIR
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1933
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 9,555 9,555
FUS Upper Story, Finished 14,415 14,415
UBM Basement 9,555 0
Total: 33,525 23,970

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