177 High Rise Town House, End Unit

This occupancy is usually an individually built high-rise, three stories and over structure with adjacent units not sharing common structural systems (i.e., roof, foundation, etc.).  This type of row house has finished side walls, or blind walls, between residences, which is constructed on a corner or at the end of an urban row, having one exposed side wall and one blind side wall.

Enter the floor area, shape and number of stories for the individual end unit.

Base rank selection on the inspection of both the interior and exterior refinements of the structure.  Items such as fenestration (the number and size of window and door openings), roof configuration, materials, workmanship, types of plumbing fixtures, and amount of cabinetry are all indicators of quality.

The following are not included in the costs: Appliances, fireplaces and exterior balconies.

The following are related occupancies:

200 Town House, Back-to-Back

210 Town House Detached

178 High Rise Town House, Inside Unit

179 High Rise Town House, Detached

215 Senior Citizen Town House, Back-to-Back

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 11 and 41.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

--

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55

50

--

55

--

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Average

--

--

55

50

--

55

--

--

--

Good

--

--

60

55

--

60

--

--

--

Excellent

--

--

60

55

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60

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Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Block or brick, standard sash.

Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition.

Standard fixtures

Forced Air

Average

Brick, stucco on block, little trim, built-up roof or asphalt shingles.

Gypsum board and paint, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet.

Adequate lighting and plumbing, standard fixtures.

Hot Water

Good

Brick, some trim or good stucco, good roof, good fenestration.

Plaster or gypsum board, paint, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet.

Good lighting and plumbing, one bath per two bedrooms.

Package A.C.

Excellent

Face brick, stone, best windows, sloping roof, tile, slate, metal.

Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine hardwood, vinyl, carpet.

Best lighting and plumbing, one bath per bedroom.

Warm and cooled air

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Low

Siding or stucco, standard sash.

Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition.

Standard fixtures

Forced air

Average

Stucco or siding, little trim, built-up or asphalt shingle roof.

Plaster or gypsum board, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet.

Adequate lighting and plumbing, standard fixtures.

Hot water

Good

Good stucco or siding, brick trim, good roof, good fenestration.

Plaster or gypsum board, paint, hardwood, vinyl composition, carpet.

Good lighting and plumbing, one bath per two bedrooms.

Packaged A.C.

Excellent

Best stucco, or siding, brick or stone trim, heavy roof, tile, slate, metal.

Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine hardwood, vinyl, carpet.

Best lighting and plumbing, one bath per bedroom.

Warm and cool air

Class M (Mill Type):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Average

Mill-type construction, brick, cut stone, wood joists and trusses.

Drywall or plaster, average carpet and vinyl composition, softwood.

Adequate lighting and plumbing, standard fixtures.

Hot water

Good

Mill-type construction, heavy brick or stone walls, good sash.

Drywall or plaster, good carpet/hardwood, vinyl composition, ceramic tile.

Good lighting and plumbing, one bath per two bedrooms.

Hot water

Excellent

Heavy face brick, stone, best windows, good trim.

Plaster, paint, paper, paneling, fine hardwood, vinyl, carpet.

Best lighting and plumbing, one bath per bedroom.

Hot water