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Property Database

408 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class Charitable Svc
State Class Code 957
Zoning (Unofficial) BB-CSQ
Map/Lot 92-117
Land Area (sq. ft) 27,000

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$5,853,500
Land Value$2,726,500
Assessed Value$8,580,000
Sale Price$0
Book/Page/
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1900
Previous Assessed Value$9,283,900

Owner Information

Owner(s)SALVATION ARMY OF MASSACHUSETTS INC.
402 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOFFICE
Occupancy Charitable Svc
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 10
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)22,330
Number of Units 0
Systems
Heat TypeHOT-WATER
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1875
Overall ConditionVery Good
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 13,680 13,680
FUS Upper Story, Finished 8,650 8,650
Total: 22,330 22,330

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