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178 Coolidge Hill

Property Information

Property Class Private Elementary Education
State Class Code 9403
Zoning (Unofficial) A-2
Map/Lot 242-38
Land Area (sq. ft) 448,329

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC10
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$41,024,800
Land Value$23,251,400
Assessed Value$64,276,200
Sale Price$0
Book/Page/
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$69,314,000

Owner Information

Owner(s)SHADY HILL SCHOOL
178 COOLIDGE HILL
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)14,379
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 9,957 9,957
FAT Finished Attic 375 94
FHS Half Story, Finished 375 188
TQS Three Quarter Story 5,520 4,140
Total: 16,227 14,379

Commercial Building Number 2, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)6,344
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 6,344 6,344
Total: 6,344 6,344

Commercial Building Number 3, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,715
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,715 2,715
Total: 2,715 2,715

Commercial Building Number 4, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,896
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,896 2,896
Total: 2,896 2,896

Commercial Building Number 5, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,772
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 4,772 4,772
Total: 4,772 4,772

Commercial Building Number 6, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,916
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 4,916 4,916
Total: 4,916 4,916

Commercial Building Number 7, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,169
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,169 3,169
Total: 3,169 3,169

Commercial Building Number 8, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)7,640
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 7,640 7,640
Total: 7,640 7,640

Commercial Building Number 9, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)6,952
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 6,952 6,952
Total: 6,952 6,952

Commercial Building Number 10, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,818
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,818 2,818
Total: 2,818 2,818

Commercial Building Number 11, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)1,822
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 1,822 1,822
Total: 1,822 1,822

Commercial Building Number 12, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,176
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,176 3,176
Total: 3,176 3,176

Commercial Building Number 13, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,654
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 4,654 4,654
Total: 4,654 4,654

Commercial Building Number 14, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,966
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,966 2,966
Total: 2,966 2,966

Commercial Building Number 15, Section 1

Exterior
StyleGYMNASIUM
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type WOOD-SHN-SHK
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 30
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)15,000
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 15,000 15,000
Total: 15,000 15,000

Commercial Building Number 16, Section 1

Exterior
StyleGYMNASIUM
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material ROLL-ROOFING
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)11,122
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat Type
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 11,122 11,122
Total: 11,122 11,122

Commercial Building Number 17, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type FRAME-CLAPBD
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 9
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)3,060
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,060 3,060
Total: 3,060 3,060

Commercial Building Number 18, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type FRAME-CLAPBD
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)4,752
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 4,752 4,752
Total: 4,752 4,752

Commercial Building Number 19, Section 1

Exterior
StyleELEM SCHOOL
Occupancy Private Elementary Education
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type FRAME-CLAPBD
Roof Material ASPHALT-SHNG
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)6,400
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 3,200 3,200
FUS Upper Story, Finished 3,200 3,200
Total: 6,400 6,400

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