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185 Albany St

Property Information

Property Class Private College, University
State Class Code 9423
Zoning (Unofficial) SD-8
Map/Lot 68-58
Land Area (sq. ft) 22,903

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC3
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$10,310,400
Land Value$6,211,300
Assessed Value$16,521,700
Sale Price$10
Book/Page58628/44
Sale DateMarch 6, 2012
Previous Assessed Value$17,960,500

Owner Information

Owner(s)MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
C/O MIT INVESTMENTS MANAGEMENT CO
ONE BROADWAY, SUITE 09-200
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02142

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleR & D
Occupancy Private College, University
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 14
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)44,244
Number of Units 2
Systems
Heat TypeSTEAM
Heat Fuel Oil
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built1890
Overall ConditionExcellent
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 14,900 14,900
FBM Basement, Finished 14,900 14,900
FUS Upper Story, Finished 14,444 14,444
Total: 44,244 44,244
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionELEV-FREIGHT
Number of Units1.00
Unit TypeU
DescriptionELEV-PSNGR
Number of Units1.00
Unit TypeU

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