The subject property contains a 3-story brick commercial building used to sustain a furniture business. It is located at the corner of Vaughan and Hanover streets and further described in this report as Block #12, Parcel #1. The area is zoned for commercial use.
The Land:
Has a frontage of 138 feet on vaughan Street and extends along Hanover Street a distance of 167 feet. Total area is 19,805 square feet. It is at grade and basically level and contains some off-street parking facilities for loading and unloading operations. Landscaping is minimum. There is a macadam sidewalk on both streets contained by a granite curbing.
The Building:
Structure consists of a 3-story brick builking with a 2-story brick addition. It contains 12,788 square feet on the ground floor, 8,388 square feet on the second floor, 8,388 square feet on the third. There are 3,300 square feet of display area in the basement of the 2-story addition.
The subject property contains a 2-family dwelling unit located at 31 Raitts Court and further described in this report as Block #8, Parcel #15. The area is zoned for commercial use. The Land: tract frontage of 20 ft on Raitts Court. Total area is 4,200 square feet. It is at grade and slopes down to the rear property line. There is no off-street parking and on-street is limited. Landscaping is average. There is no sidewalk. The Building: consists of 2-story frame dwelling containing 3 rooms and bath on the first floor, and 3 rooms and bath on the second floor. In addition there is a 1-story frame unfinished out-building.
The subject property contains a V.F.W. unit located at 226 Deer Street and further described in this report as Block #8, Parcel #9. The area is zoned for commercial use. The assessment information is as follows: exempt - total assessment
Land:
The subject tract has a frontage of 61 feet on Deer Street, a depth of 94 feet. Total area is 6,034 square feet. It is at grade and basically level. There is no off-street parking but on -street parking is permitted
Building:
The subject structure consists of a one-story masonry unit containing 6 rooms on the basement level, three rooms on the first floor. The improvements are described in the following manner:
Foundation- Concrete
Exterior - Painted cinder block on three sides, brick veneer on the front side
Roofing-built-up
Flooring-Vinyl tile over concrete in the basement, some vinyl tile and hardwood flooring on the first floor.
Interior Walls-Plaster. Pine panel and striated plywood in bar.
The subject property contains a 2-story frame residential unit located at 109 Deer Street and further described in this report as Block #6, Parcel #15. The area is zoned for commercial use.
Land:
The subject tract has a frontage of 8 feet on Deer Street,a depth of 133 feet more or less. Total area is 2,695 square feet more or less. It is at grade and slopes slightly upward to the rear property line. There is no off-street parking and limited on-street parking on the north side of Deer Street. Landscaping is nominal. There is a macadam sidewalk with a granite curbing.
Building:
The structure consists of a single family dwelling containing 3 rooms on the first floor, and 3 rooms and bath on the second floor.
The subject property contains a vacant lot located at the corner of Vaughan and Russell Streets and further described i this report as Block #6, Parcel #12. The area is zoned for commercial use. The lot is not assessed by the City of Portsmouth.
Land: The subject tract has a frontage of 65 feet on Vaughan Street,a depth of 30 feet average. Total area is 961 square feet. It is at grade and level. There is some off-street parking and no on-street parking. Landscaping is non-existent. There is a macadam sidewalk with a granite curbing.
Condition: The subject is vacant land with no improvement on it. As such it suffers no loss from physical wear and tear.
The subject property contains two small sheds bordering Russell Street and further described in this report as Block #4, Parcel #2. The area is zoned for commercial use. The assessment information is as follows: Exempt - Total Assessment
Land:
The subject tract which is triangular in shape, has a frontage of 113 feet on Russell Street, a depth of 80 feet. Total area is 4,618 square feet. It is a grade and slopes down moderately about 5 feet to the railroad tracks. There is fair off-street parking and limited on-street parking. Landscaping is non-existent. There is a macadam sidewalk but no curbing.
Outbuildings:
There are two small frame sheds measuring 16' x 16' and 7' x 8' respectively. They are used for incidental storage by the railroad and as such have a certain limited function. Their overall contributory value is not considered very significant. The condition of each shed is fair.
Subject property consists of a sloping lot containing 1,144 square feet, having a frontage of 25.1 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one family dwelling.
The exterior of the building has composition siding with wood/double hung windows. The roof is gable with asphalt shingles.
The interior of the building is in fair condition. There is a full concrete floor in the basement. The heat is stove and the plumbing is galvanized. The wiring is BX, 110 volt with 30 ampere service. The floors are softwood, the walls are plaster and the ceilings are plaster and composition.
Subject consists of a level lot of land containing 12,479 square feet with 131.1 feet of frontage on Vaughan Street and 133.9 feet of frontage on Jackson Street.
Subject is improved with the following described buildings:
Building A
Building A is a 28' x 26' garage, in fair condition. The foundation is concrete; the exterior walls are wood and metal; the windows are wood double/hung and the roof is shed type with roll roofing. Wiring is BX, Romex, 110 volt. The floor is concrete.
Building B
Building B is a one family dwelling in poor condition. The foundation is brick and stone; walls are clapboard; windows are wood double/hung; the gable roof is asphalt shingled. Heat and hot water are by stove; plumbing is copper; wiring is BX, Romex, 220 volts, 60 amperes, some exposed; floors are softwood; walls and ceilings are plaster; the kitchen is old style and there is a three piece bathroom.
Building C
Building C is a one family dwelling in poor condition. The foundation is brick and stone; walls are composition; windows are wood double/hung and the gable roof is asphalt shingled. There is a full basement; heat is by stove; hot water is by stove; plumbing is galvanized; electric service is 220; floors are softwood; walls and ceilings are plaster; there is an old style kitchen and a 3 piece bathroom.
Building D
Building D is a one family dwelling in poor condition. The foundation is stone; walls are composition; windows are wood double/hung; the gable roof is asphalt shingled.
We were unable to inspect the interior of this building, but it appears there are two rooms on the first floor and two rooms on the second floor. This building is boarded up at present.
Building E
Building E - frame office building in fair condition. The foundation is concrete; exterior walls are metal; the windows are wood double/hung; the slight gable roof has roll roofing. There is no basement; heat is by a gas unit heater, wiring is BX, Romex, 110 volt; floors are narrow board; walls are wood panel; ceilings are composition.
Subject property consists of a level lot containing 1,260 square feet, having a frontage of 22 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one family dwelling.
The exterior of the building is brick and stone with wood/double hung windows. The roof is gable with asphalt shingles.
The interior of the building is in poor condition with a concrete floor in the basement. The heat is stove heat. The plumbing is mixed and the wiring is 110 volt with 30 ampere service. The floors are hardwood and softwood, the walls are plaster and the ceilings are plaster and composition.
Subject property consists of a sloping lot containing 6,630 square feet, having frontages of 62.8 feet on Vaughan Street, 111.1 feet on Wendell Street and 40 feet on Jackson Street.
Building A
The exterior of this two and one-half story, frame, two family dwelling is in poor condition. The foundation is stone and brick. Walls are composition; windows are wood/double hung; the gable roof is asphalt shingled. There are two, glass enclosed porches.
The interior of the building is in poor condition. There is a full basement. Heat is by stove; plumbing is galvanized; wiring is BX, 220 volts, 60 amperes; floors are softwood; walls and ceilings are plaster; the two kitchens are old style; there is a 3 piece bathroom on the first floor and a two piece and shower on the second floor.
Building B and C
This property consists of a garage and apartment - one and two stories. The exterior is in fair condition. The foundation is concrete, walls are concrete block; windows are wood/double hung and fixed sash; roofs are gable/asphalt - 1 story and shed-type roll roof - 2 story.
The interior is in fair condition. There is a partial, crawlspace basement. Heat: Gas unit heater in the apartment and oil warm air in the garage. Hot water for the apartment is a 20 gallon gas. There is no hot water in the garage. The walls in the garage are unfinished, while the walls in the apartment are composition. There is an old style kitchen in the apartment. Bathrooms consist of a 2 piece in the garage and a 2 peice and shower in the apartment. The garage has three overhead doors.
Building D
The exterior of this one and two story, frame, on family dwelling is in fair condition. The foundation is concrete; walls are composition; windows are wood/double hung; the roof is gable/asphalt.
The interior, in fair condition, consists of a full, low basement with a concrete floor and sump pump; heat is by stove, hot water is by gas - 30 gallon; plumbing is galvanized; wiring is BX, 220 volts 60 amperes; floors are tile on wood; walls are composition and plaster; the kitchen is old style with a sink room; the bathroom is an old style, 3 piece.
There is also a one story, frame shed, in poor condition.
Louis J. LaMarca and Rose M. LaMarca / June 5, 1964
1967 Assessed Value
$6,900
1967 Taxes
$382.95
1967 Estimated Market Value
$19,300
Summary Description
Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 7,053 square feet, having a frontage of 167 feet on Maplewood Avenue. The land is improved with a five family dwelling.
The exterior of the dwelling has composition walls with wood/double hung windows and a gable and metal roof with asphalt shingles.
The interior of the building is in fair to good condition. The heat is gas/steam. The wiring is BX, 220 volt and 60 ampere service. The floors are hardwood and the walls and ceilings are plaster and composition.
Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 2,370 square feet, having a frontage of 99.96 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one-family dwelling.
The exterior of the dwelling is composition with wood/double hung windows and a gable roof.
The interior of the building is in fair to very good condition. There is a full concrete cellar and the heat is gas/warm air. The wiring is Romex, 220 volt and 60 ampere service. The floors are softwood, the walls and ceilings are plaster and composition.
Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 1,760 square feet, having a frontage of 34.1 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one family dwelling.
The exterior of the dwelling has wooden clapboards with wood/double hung windows and a gable/asphalt shingled roof.
The interior of the building is in fair to good condition. There is a full cellar and the heat is oil/hot water. The wiring is BX, 220 volt and 50 ampere service. The floors are hardwood and the walls and ceilings are plaster and composition.
Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 2,112 square feet, having a frontage of 44.9 feet on Maplewood Avenue. The land is improved with a one-family dwelling.
The exterior of the dwelling is asbestos with wood/double hung windows and a gable roof.
The interior of the building is in good condition. There is a full cellar and the heat is oil/warm air. The wiring is BX, Romex, 220 volt and 60 ampere service. The floors are softwood and hardwood and the walls and ceilings are composition and plaster.
Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 2,847 square feet, having a frontage of 56.9 feet on Maplewood Avenue. The land is improved with a one-family dwelling and garage.
The exterior of the dwelling is asbestos with wood/double hung windows and a gable roof.
The interior of the building is in good condition. There is a full concrete cellar and the heat is oil/steam. The wiring is BX, 220 volt with 60 ampere service. The floors are hardwood and softwood and the walls are wood, plaster and composition. The ceilings are of plaster and composition.
Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 3,039 square feet, having a frontage of 62 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one-family dwelling.
The exterior of the dwelling is composition with wood/double hung windows and a gable/asphalt shingled roof.
The interior of the building is in fair condition. There is a full concrete cellar and the heat is oil/steam. The wiring is BX, 220 volt, 30 ampere service. The floors are softwood, the walls are plaster and the ceilings are composition and plaster.
Subject property consists of a slightly sloping lot, containing square feet, having a frontage of 49.3 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one family dwelling.
The exterior of the building is composition with wood/double hung windows.
The interior of the building is in good condition. There is a full cellar and the heat is gas warm air. The wiring is BX, 220 volt service. The floors are inlaid and softwood and the walls are plaster and composition.
Subject property consists of a level lot containing 1,313 square feet, having a frontage of 33.6 feet on Jackson Street. The land is improved with a one family dwelling, and a shed.
The exterior of the building is wood clapboard with wood/double hung windows. The roof is gable with asphalt shingles.
The interior of the building is in good condition. The heat is oil/warm air and the plumbing is copper and galvanized. The wiring is BX, Romex, 110 volt with 30 ampere service. The floors are softwood with a few tiled. The walls and ceilings are plaster and composition.