215 Senior Citizen Town House, Back-to-Back

This occupancy is designed for an individual unit of a low-rise, three story and under building, which has a number of one-family units. The primary characteristic of this occupancy is that the one-family unit shares common walls with three other units. Generally only the front elevations will have exposed exterior walls. Some of the special refinements found include task lighting, railings, emergency call systems and handicap units.

Enter the floor area, shape and number of stories for the individual 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, exterior balconies and common areas such as separate recreational and service facilities, pools, and paving, etc.

The following related occupancies are available in Agricultural Estimator:

401 Town House, End Unit

354 Town House, Inside Unit

200 Town House, Back to Back

210 Town House, Detached

177 High Rise Town House, End Unit

178 High Rise Town House, Inside Unit

179 High Rise Town House, Detached

546 Senior Citizen Town House, End Unit

547 Senior Citizen Town House, Inside Unit

548 Urban Row House, Detached

549 Urban Row House, End Unit

550 Urban Row House, Inside Unit

774 Shell, Town House, End Unit

775 Shell, Town House, Inside Unit

986 Interior Space, Town House, Inside Unit

988 Interior Space, Town House, End Unit

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 12 and 42.

Occupancy Availability: Agricultural Estimator only.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

--

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50

45

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--

--

--

Average

--

--

55

50

--

--

--

--

--

Good

--

--

55

50

--

--

--

--

--

Excellent

--

--

60

55

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Quality Selection Guide:

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Fair

Block or brick, standard sash

Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, minimum handicap units

Standard fixtures, few extra activity facilities

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, call system

Package A.C.

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

Heat pump system

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, alarm system

Warm and cool air

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Fair

Siding or stucco, standard sash

Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition, minimum handicap units

Standard fixtures, few extra activity facilities

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, call system

Package A.C.

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

Heat pump system

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, alarm system

Warm and cool air