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38 Birch St

Property Information

Property Class WAREHOUSE
State Class Code 401
Zoning (Unofficial) C-1
Map/Lot 261-167
Land Area (sq. ft) 97,760

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC10
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$3,192,800
Land Value$8,211,800
Assessed Value$11,404,600
Sale Price$0
Book/Page35555/94
Sale DateMay 29, 2002
Previous Assessed Value$12,599,700

Owner Information

Owner(s)LYMAN, JAMES M., REINIER BEEUWKES JR.,
AUSTIN BROADHURST, TRUSTEES., ET-AL
445 CONCORD AVE.
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleSTORAGE-WHSE
Occupancy MANUFACTURNG
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type CONCR-BLOCK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 16
Partititions FAIR
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)2,640
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeFORCED-AIR
Heat Fuel Oil
Plumbing FAIR
Condition & Grade
Year Built1946
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeFair
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 2,640 2,640
Total: 2,640 2,640

Commercial Building Number 2, Section 1

Exterior
StyleSTORAGE-WHSE
Occupancy MANUFACTURNG
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type CONCR-BLOCK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 14
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)65,943
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Oil
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1920
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeAverage
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 63,101 63,101
FUS Upper Story, Finished 2,842 2,842
Total: 65,943 65,943

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