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Property Database

45 Second St

Property Information

Property Class GEN-OFFICE
State Class Code 340
Zoning (Unofficial)
Map/Lot 19-23
Land Area (sq. ft) 59,572

Property Value

Year of Assessment2024
Tax DistrictC1
Residential ExemptionNo
Building Value$5,271,600
Land Value$16,589,600
Assessed Value$21,861,200
Sale Price$0
Book/Page14208/142
Sale DateJanuary 1, 1982
Previous Assessed Value$23,518,300

Owner Information

Owner(s)MIDDLESEX, COUNTY OF
BULFINCH SQUARE
IRB REAL ESTATE
TWO BRATTLE SQ
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Building Information

Commercial Building Number 1, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOFFICE
Occupancy GEN-OFFICE
Number of Stories3
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material SLATE-CLAY
Wall Height 12
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)38,268
Number of Units 3
Systems
Heat TypeHOT/CHLD-WTR
Heat Fuel Gas
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built1814
Overall ConditionFair
Overall GradeAverage
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 10,356 10,356
FBM Basement, Finished 10,356 10,356
FOP Porch, Open 354 0
FUS Upper Story, Finished 17,556 17,556
Total: 38,622 38,268
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionELEV-PSNGR
Number of Units1.00
Unit TypeU

Commercial Building Number 2, Section 1

Exterior
StyleOFFICE
Occupancy GEN-OFFICE
Number of Stories5
Exterior Wall Type BRICK
Roof Material TAR-GRAVEL
Wall Height 10
Partititions GOOD
Interior
Living Area (sq. ft.)51,847
Number of Units 3
Systems
Heat TypeHOT/CHLD-WTR
Heat Fuel Electric
Plumbing GOOD
Condition & Grade
Year Built1814
Overall ConditionAverage
Overall GradeGood
Subareas
Code Description Gross Area Living Area
BAS First Floor 16,393 16,393
F_4 Upper Finish 4 Stry 1,334 5,336
FUS Upper Story, Finished 30,118 30,118
Total: 47,845 51,847
Extra Features / Outbuildings
DescriptionELEV-PSNGR
Number of Units1.00
Unit TypeU

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