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281 RIVERSIDE ST
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114/ 4980/ 281/ /
Parcel ID
200639
Owner
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
PBN
Assessment
$85,370,400
Appraisal
$85,370,400
Internal ID
32409
Building Count
11
Current Value
Appraisal
Valuation Year
Improvements
Land
Total
2026
$80,434,600
$4,935,800
$85,370,400
Assessment
Valuation Year
Improvements
Land
Total
2026
$80,434,600
$4,935,800
$85,370,400
Owner of Record
Owner
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Co-Owner
UMASS-LOWELL
Address
1 UNIVERSITY AVE
LOWELL, MA 01854
Sale Price
$0
Certificate
Book & Page
02973/0208
Sale Date
Instrument
Ownership History
Ownership History
Owner
Sale Price
Certificate
Book & Page
Instrument
Sale Date
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
$0
02973/0208
Building Information
Building 1 : Section 1
Year Built:
1968
Living Area:
30,744
Replacement Cost:
$3,396,103
Building Percent Good:
66
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$2,241,400
Building Attributes
Field
Description
Style:
Commercial
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
3
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Prestres Concr
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Concr-Finished
Interior Floor 2
Vinyl/Asphalt
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Hot Water
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED MDL-96 REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917I
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
1.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
20,496
20,496
BAS
First Floor
10,248
10,248
UBM
Basement, Unfinished
10,248
0
40,992
30,744
Building 2 : Section 1
Year Built:
1967
Living Area:
34,852
Replacement Cost:
$6,593,002
Building Percent Good:
66
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$4,351,400
Building Attributes : Bldg 2 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Auditorium
Model
Industrial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
4
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Prestres Concr
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Hardwood
Interior Floor 2
Concr-Finished
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED MDL-96 REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917I
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
1.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
BAS
First Floor
32,292
32,292
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
2,560
2,560
34,852
34,852
Building 3 : Section 1
Year Built:
1925
Living Area:
4,260
Replacement Cost:
$695,807
Building Percent Good:
60
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$417,500
Building Attributes : Bldg 3 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Commercial
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
3
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Wood Truss
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Concr Abv Grad
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED MDL-96 REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917I
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
1.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
4,260
4,260
UBM
Basement, Unfinished
4,260
0
8,520
4,260
Building 4 : Section 1
Year Built:
1907
Living Area:
46,419
Replacement Cost:
$13,260,142
Building Percent Good:
41
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$5,436,700
Building Attributes : Bldg 4 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
3
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Steel Frm/Trus
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Vinyl/Asphalt
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
30,946
30,946
BAS
First Floor
15,473
15,473
FBM
Basement, Finished
15,473
0
61,892
46,419
Building 5 : Section 1
Year Built:
1902
Living Area:
66,352
Replacement Cost:
$15,780,198
Building Percent Good:
41
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$6,469,900
Building Attributes : Bldg 5 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
4
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Wood Truss
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Vinyl/Asphalt
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
Heat Pump
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
49,764
49,764
BAS
First Floor
16,588
16,588
66,352
66,352
Building 6 : Section 1
Year Built:
1938
Living Area:
50,392
Replacement Cost:
$11,696,094
Building Percent Good:
43
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$5,029,300
Building Attributes : Bldg 6 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
4
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Wood Truss
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Vinyl/Asphalt
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
37,794
37,794
BAS
First Floor
12,598
12,598
50,392
50,392
Building 7 : Section 1
Year Built:
1902
Living Area:
50,460
Replacement Cost:
$11,711,877
Building Percent Good:
41
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$4,801,900
Building Attributes : Bldg 7 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
3
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Wood Truss
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Vinyl/Asphalt
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
33,640
33,640
BAS
First Floor
16,820
16,820
50,460
50,460
Building 8 : Section 1
Year Built:
1961
Living Area:
100,368
Replacement Cost:
$23,066,102
Building Percent Good:
54
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$12,455,700
Building Attributes : Bldg 8 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
4
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Steel Frm/Trus
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Vinyl/Asphalt
Interior Floor 2
Concr-Finished
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Hot Water
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
75,276
75,276
BAS
First Floor
25,092
25,092
100,368
100,368
Building 9 : Section 1
Year Built:
1974
Living Area:
217,812
Replacement Cost:
$51,258,330
Building Percent Good:
61
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$31,267,600
Building Attributes : Bldg 9 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
6
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Brick/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Prestres Concr
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Precast Concr
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Hot Water
AC Type
Central
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
HEAT/AC PKGS
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
NONE
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
181,510
181,510
BAS
First Floor
36,302
36,302
217,812
217,812
Building 10 : Section 1
Year Built:
1954
Living Area:
35,776
Replacement Cost:
$8,792,421
Building Percent Good:
63
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$5,539,200
Building Attributes : Bldg 10 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Colleges
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
2
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Stone/Masonry
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Wood Truss
Roof Cover
Tar & Gravel
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Drywall/Sheet
Interior Floor 1
Hardwood
Interior Floor 2
Vinyl/Asphalt
Heating Fuel
Oil
Heating Type
Steam
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
00
Total Baths
0
1st Floor Use:
917C
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
MASONRY
Baths/Plumbing
AVERAGE
Ceiling/Wall
CEIL & WALLS
Rooms/Prtns
AVERAGE
Wall Height
8.00
% Comn Wall
0.00
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
BAS
First Floor
17,888
17,888
FUS
Upper Story, Finished
17,888
17,888
35,776
35,776
Building 11 : Section 1
Year Built:
2013
Living Area:
0
Replacement Cost:
$2,288,401
Building Percent Good:
89
Replacement Cost
Less Depreciation:
$2,036,700
Building Attributes : Bldg 11 of 11
Field
Description
Style:
Garage/Office
Model
Commercial
Grade
Average +20
Stories:
6
Occupancy
1.00
Exterior Wall 1
Pre-cast Concr
Exterior Wall 2
Roof Structure
Prestres Concr
Roof Cover
Concrete Tile
Interior Wall 1
Minim/Masonry
Interior Wall 2
Interior Floor 1
Precast Concr
Interior Floor 2
Heating Fuel
Gas
Heating Type
None
AC Type
None
Struct Class
Bldg Use
ED C REIMB
Total Rooms
Total Bedrms
Total Baths
1st Floor Use:
Heat/AC
NONE
Frame Type
REINF. CONCR
Baths/Plumbing
LIGHT
Ceiling/Wall
CEILING ONLY
Rooms/Prtns
LIGHT
Wall Height
0.00
% Comn Wall
Building Photo
Building Layout
Building Sub-Areas (sq ft)
Code
Description
Gross
Area
Living
Area
FGR
Garage
85,608
0
85,608
0
Extra Features
Extra Features
Code
Description
Size
Value
Bldg #
ELV1
PSSNGR ELEVTR
6.00 STOP
$106,800
11
Land
Land Use
Use Code
917I
Description
ED MDL-96 REIMB
Zone
INST
Neighborhood
C900
Alt Land Appr
No
Category
Land Line Valuation
Size (Acres)
31.28
Frontage
6400
Depth
0
Assessed Value
$4,935,800
Appraised Value
$4,935,800
Outbuildings
Outbuildings
Code
Description
Sub Code
Sub Description
Size
Value
Bldg #
FGR1
GARAGE-AVE
5685.00 S.F.
$91,000
10
PAV1
PAVING-ASPHALT
234000.00 S.F.
$189,500
10
Valuation History
Appraisal
Valuation Year
Improvements
Land
Total
2025
$74,798,900
$4,935,800
$79,734,700
2024
$76,818,600
$4,935,800
$81,754,400
2023
$70,040,600
$4,935,800
$74,976,400
Assessment
Valuation Year
Improvements
Land
Total
2025
$74,798,900
$4,935,800
$79,734,700
2024
$76,818,600
$4,935,800
$81,754,400
2023
$70,040,600
$4,935,800
$74,976,400
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