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Property Database

76 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class RETAIL-STORE
State Class Code 325
Zoning (Unofficial) C-3
Map/Lot 57-169
Land Area (sq. ft) 25,273

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC3
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$3,917,100
Land Value$2,904,400
Assessed Value$6,821,500
Sale Price$0
Book/Page/
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$7,329,200

Owner Information

Owner(s)MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER
C/O MIT INVESTMENT MGMT COM
ONE BROADWAY, 9TH FL, SUITE 200
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleRETAIL-STORE
Occupancy RETAIL-STORE
Number of Stories1
Exterior Wall Type CONCR-BLOCK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)185,430
Number of Units 1
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1917
Overall ConditionGood
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 30,430 30,430
F_5 Upper Finish 5 Stry 28,702 143,510
FOP Porch, Open 11,490 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 11,490 11,490
Total: 82,112 185,430
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionCELL TOWER
Number of Units
Unit TypeU

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