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1003 Massachusetts Ave

Property Information

Property Class RETAIL-STORE
State Class Code 325
Zoning (Unofficial) BB-2
Map/Lot 116-12
Land Area (sq. ft) 23,875

Property Value

Year of Assessment2026
Tax DistrictC5
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$4,811,400
Land Value$5,586,800
Assessed Value$10,398,200
Sale Price$3,655,000
Book/Page24080/331
Sale DateDecember 23, 1993
Previous Assessed Value$11,395,600

Owner Information

Owner(s)SIMON, RICHARD & WILLIAM C.KAPLAN,TRS. 997 MASS AVE NOMINEE TRST
C/O EASTPORT REAL ESTATE SERVICES
107 AUDUBON RD SUITE 2-301
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleRETAIL-STORE
Occupancy RETAIL-STORE
Number of Stories2
Exterior Wall Type STUCCO
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 12
Partititions AVERAGE
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)40,316
Number of Units 4
Systems
Heat TypeFORCED-AIR
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing AVERAGE
Condition & Grade
Year Built1960
Overall ConditionFair
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 18,458 18,458
FUS Upper Story, Finished 21,858 21,858
Total: 40,316 40,316
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionPAVING-ASPHT
Number of Units2000.00
Unit TypeSF

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