Appraisal Report Lovejoy Fehnel
Appraisal Report Lovejoy Fehnel
Appraisal Report Lovejoy Fehnel
33 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110
Webster A. Collins, MAI, CRE, FRICS
Executive Vice President/Partner
T (617) 912-7000
F (617) 912-6901
www.cbre.com
Source: The Appraisal of Real Estate, Published by the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, 13th Edition P. 567
The Appraisal of Real Estate, Published by the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, 14th Edition P. 649
The Appraisal of Real Estate, Published by the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, 14th Edition P. 37
Type of Value:
Market Value
Massachusetts Highway Department, Right of Way Bureau Policy and Planned Methodology Workshop Manual, January
12, 1995
The Appraisal of Real Estate, Published by the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, 14th Edition, P. 31
The Town of Wenham Zoning Bylaw recognizes the importance of compatibility of uses when it states
that, in the Residence Districts, only single-family residences are permitted as of right and commercial
enterprises and lodging houses, for example, are not permitted either by right or by special permit.
Further, the Bylaw appreciates the broader issue of limiting nuisance in its Purpose section, which
reads, in pertinent part: These regulations are enacted to protect the health, safety and quality of
life of [the Towns] inhabitants; encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the Town;
[and] preserve the cultural, historical, aesthetic, environmental awareness and agricultural heritage of
the community. 6
Zoning ordinances are purposely created to define how property may be used. In this case, the zoning
ordinances call for a residential use without reservation or recourse.
When these tests fail, stigma is created:
BOS 47579340v1
Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, Published by the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, IL, 5th Edition P.187
An estate home
Residential drug and alcohol recovery centers have been identified through internet research. Two
were located in the Springfield market. Two were in the New Bedford market. Two were in Worcester,
two were located in the cities of Boston and Waltham. These were eliminated because of dissimilar
settings with 165 Woods Hole Road chosen as the most comparable property. This property is known
as the Gosnold-Miller House.
CBRE conducted multiple pairings in deriving its conclusion:
163 Woods Hole Road which abuts paired with 90 and 96 Woods Hole Road, .4 miles away
which sold within 2 months of date of this sale
46 McCallum Drive which sits below Miller-Gosnold to the rear and abuts, paired with 4
Stonewall Lane .68 miles away which sold within 1 month of date of this sale
164 Woods Hole Road directly across the street paired with 31 Katy Hatch Road .5 miles
away which sold 5 months earlier
16 Quisset Circle second abutter paired with 59 Cumloden Drive .5 miles away which sold
in the same month as this sale
Based on our study, CBRE has concluded that in its expert opinion, in confirmation of public
perception, a 22% diminution in value exists. A 22% dimunition in value is supported by documented
data based on change in property values involving sites close to Gosnold Miller House as compared
with sales in the time period further distant from the Gosnold Miller House.
Data, information, and calculations leading to the value conclusion are incorporated in the report
following this letter. The report, in its entirety, including all assumptions and limiting conditions, is an
integral part of, and inseparable from, this letter.
Webster A. Collins
Executive Vice President/Partner
MA Cert. Gen. Appraiser Lic. #265
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
617-912-6960
617-912-6901
Webster.Collins@cbre-ne.com
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SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
AERIAL VIEW
PENGUIN HALL IS IN THE CENTER OF THE AERIAL WITH 54 GRAPEVINE ROAD TO THE LEFT AND
31 ESSEX STREET TO THE RIGHT
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36 ESSEX STREET
36 ESSEX STREET
MASTER BEDROOM
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GARAGE APARTMENT
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ENTRANCE HALL
LIBRARY
LIVING ROOM
FAMILY ROOM
ENTRY
DINING ROOM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATION OF THE APPRAISAL .......................................................................................... i
SUBJECT PHOTOGRAPHS ....................................................................................................... iii
SUMMARY OF SALIENT FACTS .................................................................................................. v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. vi
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1
AREA ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................................... 4
NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS ................................................................................................. 13
MARKET ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................ 16
SITE ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................................... 21
HIGHEST AND BEST USE ....................................................................................................... 22
IMPROVEMENTS ANALYSIS .................................................................................................... 24
APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 25
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH .......................................................................................... 26
RECONCILIATION OF VALUE ................................................................................................ 30
ASSUMPTIONS AND LIMITING CONDITIONS ......................................................................... 32
ADDENDA
A Assessor Cards
B 31 Essex Street January 13, 2015 Appraisal
C Qualifications
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INTRODUCTION
The property under study involves two single family residential houses located at 54 Grapevine Road
and 31 Essex Street in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts.
History/Ownership
The 31 Essex Street property was purchased by David J. Fehnel and Andrea Gabriel on November 12,
2008 at a confirmed price of $3,150,000. The sale is recorded in book 28147 on page 275. 54
Grapevine Road was constructed by Joseph Lovejoy in 1983 on land previously purchased.
RELEVANT DATES
The following table illustrates the various dates associated with the valuation of the subject properties.
5. the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or
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creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
The Glossary of Terms in the Addenda provides definitions for additional terms that are, and may be
used in this appraisal.
INTENDED USE AND USER OF THE REPORT
This appraisal is to be used by all parties involved with the proposed Penguin Hall Drug and Alcohol
Recovery Center.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of the assignment relates to the extent and manner in which research is conducted, data is
gathered and analysis is applied, all based upon the following problem-identifying factors stated
elsewhere in this report:
Client
Intended use
Intended user
Type of opinion
Effective date of opinion
Relevant characteristics about the subject
Assignment conditions
This appraisal of the subjects has been presented in the form of an Appraisal Report, which is
intended to comply with the reporting requirements set forth under Standards Rule 2-2(a) of the
USPAP. That is, this report incorporates a summary of all information significant to the solution of the
appraisal problem. It also includes summary descriptions of the subjects and the market for the
subject types. CBRE completed the following steps for this assignment:
Extent to Which the Property is Identified
CBRE collected the relevant information about the subject properties from the owner (or property
occupant), public records and through an inspection of the subjects. The properties were legally
identified through their postal addresses. Economic characteristics of the subjects were identified via
an analysis of the market, analysis of traffic/residential factors, analysis of visual residential factors,
analysis of noise/residential factors.
Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), 12 CFR Part 34, Subpart C Appraisals, 34.42 (g); Office of Thrift
Supervision (OTS), 12 CFR 564.2 (g); Appraisal Institute, The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 4th ed. (Chicago: Appraisal
Institute, 2002), 177-178. This is also compatible with the RTC, FDIC, FRS and NCUA definitions of market value as well as
the example referenced in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
AREA ANALYSIS
The dynamic nature of economic relationships within a market area has a direct bearing on real
estate values and the long-term quality of a real estate investment. In the market, the value of a
property is not based on the price paid for it in the past or the cost of its creation, but on what buyers
and sellers perceive it will provide in the future. Consequently, the attitude of the market toward a
property within a specific neighborhood or market area reflects the probable future trend of that area.
Since real estate is an immobile asset, economic trends affecting its location quality in relation to
other competing properties within its market area will also have a direct effect on its value as an
investment. To accurately reflect such influences, it is necessary to examine the past and probable
future trends, which may affect the economic structure of the market and evaluate their impact on the
market potential of the subject.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The subject property is located in the Town of Wenham, in Essex County on Bostons North Shore.
Wenham is bordered by Manchester-by-the-Sea on the east, Topsfield on the west, Hamilton on the
north, and Beverly on the south. The town is about 16 miles north of Downtown Boston.
Wenham is most influenced by trends impacting the Boston Metropolitan area. The Boston
metropolitan area consists of over 100 cities and towns reaching I-495 which circles Essex County to
the north.
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REGIONAL OVERVIEW
Economy.com
Economy.com provides the following Boston Metropolitan area economic summary as of September
2014. The full Economy.com report is presented in the addenda.
Recent Performance. Boston-Quincy is expanding. Total employment growth is on par with the
national average, with above-average gains in education/healthcare leading the way. Additionally,
financial services have begun to rise for the first time since 2006, though they remain well below the
prerecession level. The labor force is rising steadily, in contrast with weak national performance, the
only reason the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 5.5%. House prices have risen sharply in
recent months.
Universities and hospitals. Education/healthcare will remain the primary driver of economic growth.
Payrolls are up at twice the national pace year over year and have recently been accelerating.
Improved finances at local universities have allowed for the prospect of hiring. For example, Boston
University just reported revenue growth of 3% during its most recent fiscal year, tuition collection
topped the $1.2 billion threshold for the first time in school history, and the endowment increased by
nearly 16% year over year. Moreover, the largest hospitals have recovered from a difficult fiscal 2013,
reporting gains in operating revenues. Some are investing in orthopedics, cardiovascular programs,
and general surgery, creating more jobs in the industry.
Housing. The housing market will expand further over the coming year. According to CoreLogic data,
single-family house prices are up more than 12% year over year in recent months, about twice the
national average. Above-average levels and growth rates of personal income and low inventories are
the main drivers behind the price surge. The booming housing market has raised optimism in the real
estate investment community, and local authorities have released a new housing plan that calls for a
supply of 53,000 units to meet the rising demand in the next 16 years. The Board of Directors for the
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Boston Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Industrial Corp. recently approved four
projects to help future development of the Boston Marine Industrial Park and energy planning in the
city, with a combined $292 million of investments and almost 500,000 square feet of new
construction, estimated to create 1,600 jobs.
Financial services. Financial services will continue to improve, but it will be a long time before
employment in the industry returns to its prerecession level. Payrolls started to pick up in the second
quarter this year and are expected to increase in the near term. Fidelity, among the largest financial
companies in the area, recently reported record first half revenues in some of its businesses. A number
of smaller financial companies have gained momentum too. OpenView Venture Partners has raised
$250 million, and plans to invest its capital to support growth-stage software companies. Quantopian,
a new startup that developed its browser-based system to facilitate automated stock trades, has raised
funds to start its own hedge fund. All these investments will help to improve the outlook in financial
services.
Boston-Quincys economy will continue to expand in the near term, with employment increasing at
close to the national average. Strengthening in the housing market, education/healthcare, and high
tech will be the primary drivers. In the long run, although the role of financial services is diminishing,
that will not limit expansion, as the metro area will benefit from high-skilled labor force and research
universities, and will also maintain its significant income advantage over most of the country.
New England Economic Partnership
Twice a year, the New England Economic Partnership (NEEP), a consortium of regional economists
and business leaders, publishes an economic forecast. The most recent forecast was presented in
October 2014 by Alan Clayton-Matthews, Associate Professor, School of Public Policy and Urban
Affairs, and Economics Department at Northeastern University. The major conclusions are
summarized below:
Both national and Massachusetts job growth has accelerated slightly over the last 12 months
ending in August.
Total nonagricultural employment is projected to grow 5.6% over the forecast period, between
the first quarter of this year and the fourth quarter of 2018. This represents an annual rate of
growth of 1.1%.
Growth is expected to accelerate modestly through the beginning of 2016, with payroll
employment growing 1.7% in 2015 and 2016; and then slow due to a demographic slowdown
in labor force growth, with payroll employment growing only by 0.2% in 2018.
The unemployment rate, currently at 5.8% in August, is expected to fall modestly to 5.3% by
the end of 2018, as the growing economy pulls people back into the labor force and prevents
the unemployment rate from falling faster.
Over the forecast period, jobs in professional and business services are expected to grow
14.2%, over twice the rate of overall employment. The next fastest growing sector will be
construction, where employment is projected to expand by 7.7%. Job growth will be slowest in
manufacturing and in government, which are expected to grow by only 1.5% and 0.9%
respectively.
The residential housing market is slowly on its way back. Price appreciation will average 2.1%
per year, with the pre-crash price peak being reached in mid-2018. The annual rate of sales
will grow, but not reach pre-crash levels. Annual housing permits are expected to approach
pre-recession levels by mid-2016.
Massachusetts faces two broad economic development issues in the coming years: 1) the
demographic challenge of an aging population and shrinking workforce and 2) poverty and
inequality.
Insufficient public investment in physical and human capital has contributed to the problem.
Public investments in transportation infrastructure and in targeted quality early-education
programs could boost jobs and reduce inequality and poverty.
Source: Massachusetts Economic Outlook, New England Economic Project, October 2014.
REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION
The following statistics are available through the U.S. Census Bureau. Projections are based upon the
2000 census. Historical population statistics for Wenham, as well as Essex County and the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts are summarized as follows.
The preceding statistics show an increase in population for the Town of Wenham, Essex County and
Massachusetts. By the year 2019, the population of Wenham is expected to be 5,403, which is an
increase of approximately 52 persons per year over the next five years.
TRANSPORTATION
Wenham is situated in the Greater Boston Area, which has excellent rail (from Hamilton), air and
highway facilities. Route 97 travels through town and leads to Topsfield. The town can also be
accessed via Exit 20B along Route 128 and Exit 17 at Wenhams eastern corner with Manchester-bythe-Sea. Route 1A leads to the center of town and on to South Hamilton and Ipswich.
The North Station to Rockport Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) commuter rail is
on the Hamilton town line. The station is known as the Hamilton Wenham station.
International air service is provided by Logan International Airport. In 2007, Boston Logan served
28,102,455 passengers - a new airport record handled 399,537 flights and moved 632 million
pounds of cargo, mail and express packages. New Englands largest transportation center, the airport
boundary encompasses approximately 2,400 acres in East Boston, Massachusetts. Logan ranks 19th
in the nation in passenger volume and 16th in flight movements based on Airports Council
International survey of top 50 airports. Logan employs about 12,000 workers and stimulates the New
England regional economy by approximately $7 billion per year.
GOVERNMENT
Each incorporated city and town within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has its own zoning
ordinances and building codes. New development, expansion, and/or renovation is overseen by the
Planning Department and Building Department, with input from all the relevant municipal departments
such as the Board of Health, Engineering, Water, Fire, and Conservation Commission. There are
many types of zoning in the Town of Wenham regulating residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
The town offers a full range of services, including a full time police and fire department, public library,
and public school system. Utilities are provided by the municipality throughout the community. Gas
and electricity are provided by National Grid and NStar. Water and sewer are provided by a
municipal department. Telephone service is provided throughout the community and is supplied by
private companies.
ECONOMIC & EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
The economic diversification of greater Boston is one of the area's most significant assets.
Diversification supports resistance to sharp economic recessions and allows quick responsiveness in
periods of expansion.
Total Employment
Manufacturing
Construction
Transportation/Utilites
Trade
F.I.R.E
Services
Government
2001
2,538.2
286.0
103.1
72.5
372.1
195.5
1,109.1
303.0
2002
2,469.4
255.6
104.1
67.7
365.4
191.9
1,097.8
301.5
2003
2,414.7
237.6
100.4
65.9
360.5
186.6
1,088.1
297.4
2004
2,409.5
230.3
100.6
63.5
359.5
183.2
1,104.4
293.1
2005
2,429.6
226.5
101.3
62.0
359.2
186.2
1,124.5
294.9
2006
2,457.7
223.3
101.9
61.3
358.3
188.4
1,151.9
297.2
2007
2,492.4
221.5
99.7
62.3
256.7
189.1
1,188.0
299.4
2008
2,505.9
216.2
96.3
62.4
354.8
186.1
1,210.5
303.5
2009
2,427.3
197.9
81.2
60.2
338.0
178.5
1,193.1
304.7
2010
2,438.7
194.4
78.0
60.3
338.3
173.9
1,215.2
305.2
2011
2,469.6
194.1
80.4
60.8
341.7
172.9
1,244.3
301.8
2012
2,512.9
193.7
84.0
60.8
344.1
172.5
1,279.9
302.3
2009
-2010
0.5%
-1.8%
-3.9%
0.2%
0.1%
-2.6%
1.9%
0.2%
2010
-2011
1.3%
-0.2%
3.1%
0.8%
1.0%
-0.6%
2.4%
-1.1%
2011
-2012
1.8%
-0.2%
4.5%
0.0%
0.7%
-0.2%
2.9%
0.2%
2012
-2013
1.6%
-0.1%
5.8%
1.5%
1.1%
0.0%
2.5%
-0.1%
2013
2,554.0
193.5
88.9
61.7
347.9
172.5
1,312.3
302.1
Compounded
Annual Change
(2000-2013)
0.04%
-3.25%
-0.64%
-1.43%
-0.58%
-0.81%
1.31%
0.02%
Total Employment
Manufacturing
Construction
Transportation/Utilites
Trade
F.I.R.E
Services
Government
2001
-2002
-2.7%
-10.6%
1.0%
-6.6%
-1.8%
-1.8%
-1.0%
-0.5%
2002
-2003
-2.2%
-7.0%
-3.6%
-2.7%
-1.3%
-2.8%
-0.9%
-1.4%
2003
-2004
-0.2%
-3.1%
0.2%
-3.6%
-0.3%
-1.8%
1.5%
-1.4%
2004
-2005
0.8%
-1.7%
0.7%
-2.4%
-0.1%
1.6%
1.8%
0.6%
2005
-2006
1.2%
-1.4%
0.6%
-1.1%
-0.3%
1.2%
2.4%
0.8%
2006
-2007
1.4%
-0.8%
-2.2%
1.6%
-28.4%
0.4%
3.1%
0.7%
2007
-2008
0.5%
-2.4%
-3.4%
0.2%
38.2%
-1.6%
1.9%
1.4%
2008
-2009
-3.1%
-8.5%
-15.7%
-3.5%
-4.7%
-4.1%
-1.4%
0.4%
Jan-13
2493.6
192.6
80.5
60.0
346.1
170.9
1268.5
300.8
Total Employment
Manufacturing
Construction
Transportation/Utilites
Trade
F.I.R.E
Services
Government
As a %
of Total
Employ.
100.0%
7.7%
3.2%
2.4%
13.9%
6.9%
50.9%
12.1%
Jan-14
2531.1
192.9
81.5
60.8
351.4
170.6
1294.9
301.9
As a %
of Total
Employ.
100.0%
7.6%
3.2%
2.4%
13.9%
6.7%
51.2%
11.9%
%
Change
1.5%
0.2%
1.2%
1.3%
1.5%
-0.2%
2.1%
0.4%
Number of Employees
(000's)
2,600.0
2,550.0
2,500.0
2,450.0
2,400.0
2,350.0
2,300.0
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Year
The latest statistics available show signs of growth, with an increase of 1.5% over past year. In
addition, all employment sectors have experienced increases in employment over the past year, except
the F.I.R.E. sector. Services showed the greatest amount of growth with a 2.1% increase over last year.
Major employers within the area include Massachusetts General Hospital, Stop & Shop Cos. Inc., The
University of Massachusetts, and Steward Health Care System.
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Location
# of E mployees
2012
Boston
Quincy
Boston
Boston
Cambridge
Boston
Worcester
Cambridge
Waltham
Boston
23,983
23,000
17,404
17,000
16,798
15,043
14,800
14,127
12,400
12,347
# of
E mployees
Total
23,983
62,000
17,404
17,000
16,944
15,043
14,900
14,127
71,000
29,727
UNEMPLOYMENT
The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 5.2% as of November 2014, while Wenham experienced
a 5.6% unemployment rate, and Essex County experienced an 5.5% unemployment rate. The
unemployment rate had decreased significantly throughout the region, the Town of Wenham, Essex
County and the state year over year.
CONCLUSION
Massachusetts has remained below the national unemployment rate and has seen several months of
positive job creation. Though much of this growth is due to temporary census workers, nongovernment employment also increased. The New England Economic Partnership (NEEP) projects that
this trend will continue with 218,500 additional jobs created in the state over the next five years. The
addition of workers reentering the improving labor market will bolster unemployment rates over the
next year, but job growth will continue. NEEP further noted that the state outperformed the nation as
a whole during the recession, losing just 5% of jobs compared to 6% nationally, giving Massachusetts
a superior position from which to rebound. The lower losses and high expected growth rate in the job
market will drive demand in the commercial real estate market over the next few years. Wenham is
also expected to benefit with an unemployment rate below Essex County as a whole.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
LOCATION
The subject property is in the Town of Wenham which is considered an upper end location within
Essex County, Massachusetts. Wenham offers an exceptional location within easy traveling distance
to the Boston area. The town's quality of life offers an excellent home location. Wenham is a
bedroom community with little commercial property. Grapevine Road and Essex Street are in the
eastern section of Wenham.
BOUNDARIES
The neighborhood boundaries are detailed as follows:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Town of Hamilton
Town of Beverly and Beverly Municipal Airport
Lake Wenham
Town of Topsfield
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LAND USE
Land uses along Grapevine Road and Essex Street consist of residential property. The immediate area
surrounding the subject is a mixed area of development, consisting primarily of residential with estates
from the 1920s to more recent houses.
ACCESS
Primary access to the subject neighborhood is provided by Route 97, Route 1A and Route 128.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Selected neighborhood demographics in 1-, 3-, and 5-mile radii from the subject are shown in the
following table:
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CONCLUSION
The subjects neighborhood is positively influenced by its close proximity to Route 128 and the City of
Boston. The neighborhood has a very high average household income, indicative of the strength of
location.
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MARKET ANALYSIS
The market analysis forms a basis for assessing market area boundaries, supply and demand factors,
and indications of financial feasibility. Data sources utilized for this analysis includes Claritas and
CBRE Fast Report.
The subject properties represent single-family residential homes.
DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
Demand for additional residential property is a direct function of population change. residential
communities are products of a clearly definable demand relating directly to population shifts.
Housing, Population and Household Formation
The following table illustrates the population and household changes for the subject neighborhood
with primary focus on the five-mile radius.
As shown, the subjects neighborhood is experiencing relative stability in both population and
households.
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Income Distributions
Household income available for expenditure on housing and other consumer items is a primary factor
in determining the price/rent level of housing demand in a market area. In the case of this study,
projections of household income, particularly for renters, identifies in gross terms the market from
which the subject submarket draws. The following table illustrates estimated household income
distribution for the subject neighborhood.
The following table illustrates the median and average household income levels for the subject
neighborhood.
An analysis of the income data indicates that the submarket is generally comprised of high income
economic cohort groups.
Employment
An employment breakdown typically indicates the working class characteristics for a given market
area. The specific employment population within the indicated radii of the subject is as follows:
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The previous table illustrates the employment character of the submarket, indicating a predominantly
middle-income employment profile, with the majority of the population holding Health Care/Social
Services, Retail Trade, Manufacturing, Professional and Finance related jobs.
Outlook
Based on the location of the property; its positioning within the town of Wenham and the basic
infrastructure of the town, on an unimpaired basis, the property fits a unique market niche. It is the
impairment as shown within the valuation section of this report that changes the balance of the
immediate area where the property is located.
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PLAT MAP
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Subject Property
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SITE ANALYSIS
The following chart summarizes the salient characteristics of the subject site.
CONCLUSION
As if unimpaired, the sites are excellent single family residential lots.
As impaired, the sites abut or are across from a use inconsistent with typical improvements found in
this section of Wenham.
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IMPROVEMENTS
The following chart shows a summary of the improvements.
Access is from Grapevine Road across an 1,800 driveway. The site is steep. The driveway is
sculpted into the land. The house is on a rise near the southern end of the property and Penguin Hall.
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CONCLUSION
The improvements are considered to be in excellent overall condition and are considered to be typical
for the age and location in regard to improvement design and layout, as well as interior and exterior
amenities. Overall, there is only one factor that could be considered to adversely impact the
marketability of the improvements, the abutting use.
By definition, an across the street property is an abutting property. 31 Essex Street is across from
Penguin Hall.
31 Essex Street, Wenham, MA
The following chart shows a summary of the improvements.
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CONCLUSION
The improvements are considered to be in excellent overall condition and are considered to be typical
for the age and location in regard to improvement design and layout, as well as interior and exterior
amenities. Prior to the 36 Essex Street announcement, there were no known factors that could be
considered to adversely impact the marketability of houses within this quadrant of Wenham.
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legal permissibility;
physical possibility;
financial feasibility; and
maximum profitability.
The highest and best use analysis of the subject is discussed on the following pages. This analysis
incorporates the information presented in the letter of transmittal, as well as any unique characteristics
of the subject described previously.
AS VACANT
Legal Permissibility
The legally permissible uses were discussed in the Site Analysis and Zoning Sections.
Physical Permissibility
The subject houses are adequately served by utilities, and have an adequate shape and size, sufficient
access, etc., to be separately developable parcels. There are no known physical reasons why the
subject sites would not support any legally probably development allowed.
Financial Permissibility
The determination of financial feasibility is dependent primarily on the relationship of supply and
demand for the legally probably land uses versus the cost to create the uses. In this case, the land
under study has been zoned residential since zoning was created within Wenham.
As vacant with the abutting use in place, single family development would be at issue if the land were
unimpaired.
The prospective use when read in context with the zoning by-law can not pass the test of highest and
best use.
Maximum Profitability
The final test of highest and best use of the site as if vacant is that the use be maximally productive
since financial feasibility, in accordance with the zoning by-law, has not been met. Maximum
profitability is an issue.
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APPRAISAL METHODOLOGY
In appraisal practice, an approach to value is included or omitted based on its applicability to the
property type being valued and the quality and quantity of information available.
COST APPROACH
The cost approach is based on the proposition that the informed purchaser would pay no more for the
subject than the cost to produce a substitute property with equivalent utility. This approach is
particularly applicable when the property being appraised involves relatively new improvements that
represent the highest and best use of the land, or when it is improved with relatively unique or
specialized improvements for which there exist few sales or leases of comparable properties.
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
The sales comparison approach utilizes sales of comparable properties, adjusted for differences, to
indicate a value for the subject. Valuation is typically accomplished using physical units of comparison
such as price per square foot, price per unit, price per floor, etc., or economic units of comparison
such as gross rent multiplier. Adjustments are applied to the physical units of comparison derived
from the comparable sale. The unit of comparison chosen for the subject is then used to yield a total
value. Economic units of comparison are not adjusted, but rather analyzed as to relevant differences,
with the final estimate derived based on the general comparisons.
INCOME CAPITALIZATION APPROACH
The income capitalization approach reflects the subjects income-producing capabilities. This
approach is based on the assumption that value is created by the expectation of benefits to be derived
in the future. Specifically estimated is the amount an investor would be willing to pay to receive an
income stream plus reversion value from a property over a period of time. The two common
valuation techniques associated with the income capitalization approach are direct capitalization and
the discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
METHODOLOGY APPLICABLE TO THE SUBJECT
In valuing the subject, only a sales comparison approach is applicable. The unit of measure applied is
price per square foot of gross living area. This measure is applied by CBRE in its value of 54
Grapevine Road. The value of 31 Essex Street is based on the reference appraisal included in
Addendum B.
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VALUE UNIMPAIRED
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
For 54 Grapevine Road, the following map and table summarize the comparable data used in the
valuation of the property.
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The location of 54 Grapevine Road is in an area of Bostons North Shore known as HamiltonWenham. Hamilton and Wenham flow together on the eastern side of both towns. They border
Essex. They carry name recognition as a prestige location. Sales #1 to #4 are in this location.
The property under analysis contains 34.3 acres of land. The referenced comparables contain 1.24 to
2.61 acres. 54 Grapevine Road carries a land premium due to lot size and setting. On May 15,
2014, Harvard University purchased a horse arm of 10.33 acres improved with barn and 9
paddocks. After analysis of this transaction, CBRE has added a site premium for the surplus land.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Sale One
This property is located at 3 Gussett Road in Wenham, Massachusetts. The property is located less
than mile east of 54 Grapevine Road. This is an excellent comparable and directly in the market.
On October 10, 2014 Frederick and Margery Blume sold the property to Greg and Leslie Potter for
$1,700,000. The house was built in 1993 and contains 6,084 square feet. The sale price was
$279.42 per square foot. The property contains 2.61 acres of land. The site is improved with a
colonial designed home with three car garage.
In terms of adjustments, the comparable is 10% superior to subject property.
Sale Two
This is 426 Bridge Street in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Grapevine Road in Wenham is Route 22. Route
22 extends north into Wenham and becomes Woodbridge Street. Woodbridge Street connects to
Bridge Street approximately 1 miles north of Wenham.
On February 21, 2015, Lisa Robinson sold this property to Steven and Ellen Nelson for $1,095,000.
The house was built in 1994 and contains 4,152 square feet. The sale price equates to $263.73 per
square foot. The property contains 2.50 acres of land. The site is improved with colonial home with
two car garage.
In terms of adjustments, the property efficiency is less than subject. Offsetting this difference is age. A
blended adjustment of 5% has been applied.
Sale Three
This is 9 Farrington Lane in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Farrington Street is on the northern border with
the town of Essex. The setting is similar to Grapevine Road with large open areas of land.
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On June 2, 2014 James Henderson sold the property to Kevin and Amy Marks at a price of
$1,125,000 or $249.67 per square foot. The site contains 1.24 acres of land. The house was built in
1985.
In terms of adjustments, the property is similar in size. The property, however is inferior in setting which
requires a 10% upward adjustment.
Sale Four
This is 638 Bay Road in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Bay Road is Route 1A which extends from South
Hamilton through Essex.
On December 5, 2014 Kimberly Jackson sold this property to Angus McIntyre at a price of
$1,740,000. There are two houses on the property, one built in 1680 and containing 3,552 square
feet and a second built in 1990 and containing 1,221 square feet. The second house is a one
bedroom home with 1 baths. This house contains a two car garage and swimming pool.
In terms of adjustments, the second home on site distorts a gross living area technique for analysis. An
allowance of $285 per square foot for the 1,221 square foot second home suggests an underlying
value of $1,390,000 for subject property. ($1,390,000 plus $350,000 for second home =
$1,740,000).
CONCLUSION
Study of the market indicates an overall price range of $1,095,000 to $1,740,000 for high end
single family housing. When the size of Sale #1 is considered the high end drops to $1,380,000.
When the second home on Sale #4 is considered the high end adjusts to $1,390,000.
After analyzing each sale, and considering GLA pricing, value for 54 Grapevine Road on a 2.3 acre
lot, exclusive of surplus land, would be $1,280,000 or $258.48 per square foot.
The surplus land of 32 acres converts the property from a very nice residence to a spectacular private
estate. The grand, tree lined drive with paved driveway and two stone posts as an entrance are
unique. The challenge is to assign a proper premium for the additional attributes held by the property.
From interview of a party with knowledge of the Harvard University purchase of the 27, 66, and 112
Woodland Mead parcel in Hamilton, it is possible to derive an unimproved land component too be
added to the value of 54 Grapevine Road. Harvard University on May 15, 2014 paid $1,500,000 for
a 10.66 acre equestrian site improved with pole buildings, horse stables, sheds, equipment garage,
and small house. The reported underlying value attributed to the site was $40,000 per acre. Their
proposed polo facility use justified the balance of the price.
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Overall, CBRE considers $40,000 per acre as a reasonable underlying value for the surplus land on
54 Grapevine Road.
The following chart indicates the value of 54 Grapevine Road and 31 Essex Street to be:
VALUE IMPAIRED
SALES COMPARISON APPROACH
The following map and table summarize the comparable data used in the valuation of the subject.
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96 Woods Hole Road abuts 90 Woods Hole Road and is part of a 3 house cluster set back off the
road. The house is also of colonial design, was built in 2000 and contains 4,515 square feet of gross
living area.
The difference in pricing between the abutting sale and sales further distant is:
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CONCLUSION
The pricing difference between impaired property and its unimpaired comparable are as follows:
16 Quissett Circle is the least impacted property. The balance of the sales average -21.96%. CBRE
has concluded to a -22% impact from its analysis of sales which carry an adverse public perception.
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RECONCILIATION OF VALUE
The issue of reconciliation has flowed throughout this report. In reaching any value conclusions, the
conclusion presented must make sense.
There are multiple types of public perception that impact value. On the positive side property where
there is significance or ownership with name recognition, the price paid will exceed that suggested by
a sale comparison approach involving property within the neighborhood. As an example, on
Poppasquash Neck in Bristol, Rhode Island, Anthony Quinns house sold at a 25% premium.
Where the public perception is adverse, the marketing time and impacts are far longer in nature. In
the case of the Gosnold Miller House, its presence has been in place for 8 years.
It is a well known use within the Falmouth market area; known in particular by year round nonsummer residents. The significance of the data presented herein is that it indicates stigma beyond the
point of damage and even further distant from properties directly abutting. While the Mullen-RCA
differential cannot be precisely quantified, what is clear is that the 22% diminution is significantly more
than what would be caused by an office use.
The letter of transmittal within this report outlines the tests appraisers must apply when reaching a
valuation conclusion. CBRE has followed standard appraisal guidelines in reaching conclusions
presented herein.
Appraisal texts require that unimpaired and impaired consideration be taken into effect. Texts go on to
define impairments as nuisances.
CBRE has concluded that the principle of balance will be knocked out of balance by the proposed
uses:
The principle of balance also applies to the relationship between a property and its
environment. A proper mix of various types and locations of land uses in an area
creates and sustains value. A residence near other residences has much more market
appeal than a residence next to a landfill.12
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Finally, CBRE has concluded that a realistic loss in value caused by the prospective use would be:
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ADDENDA
ADDENDUM A
ASSESSOR CARDS
ADDENDUM B
31 ESSEX STREET
JANUARY 13, 2015 APPRAISAL
ADDENDUM C
QUALIFICATIONS
TEAM COLLINS
Webster A. Collins, MAI, CRE, FRICS
Harris E. Collins, MAI, CRE, FRICS
James T. Moore
John P. Davis
Mathew J. Santos
Matthew Wood
Alex Farmer
Rachel L. Goldberg
Kimberly M. Katz
WEBSTER A. COLLINS
Webster A. Collins, Executive Vice President and Partner, P.C. of CB Richard Ellis/New England Partners
is a real estate appraiser, real estate counselor, and specialist in the sale of investment property. His
experience extends over a period of more than forty years and includes analysis of over $32.0 billion
dollars in property. For New England based capital, he has completed assignments in most major
cities throughout the Unites States. Through use of CBREs worldwide reach, assignments are
completed throughout the world wherever the clients world may be.
Appraisal
When completing an appraisal, each assignment will counsel the client on issues of value, market
forces, and alternatives or unique aspects that may impact a property. Specific appraisal assignments
completed include:
John Hancock Tower Complex -
His client base is broad and includes numerous New England entities including John Hancock, MIT,
and Brown University.
Although his experience is primarily in New England, he has completed assignments throughout the
United States. He is an Emeritus Member of Valuation Network, Inc. (now Integra), a nationwide
consortium of over 40 appraisal and consulting firms. He is a past National President.
Market studies including supply and demand analysis - He called the 1979, 1987 and
1994, 2001 and 2004 Boston office market turns.
Feasibility studies - He completed the feasibility studies for the IBM Building in
Waltham and the re-use alternatives of Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox.
Development Planning He has subdivided land and through the approval process,
he has obtained permits. He has prepared development impact reports.
Air rights leases and ground leases - Copley Place is built on air rights where Mr.
Collins served as advisor to the ownership.
Asset Management and leasing team support - He has advised on over five million
square feet of lease negotiations.
Any counseling services are undertaken based on a pre-agreed upon fee for services. Mr. Collins is a
member of the American Society of Real Estate Counselors (CRE) and has served on their Board of
Governors. He has served as Editor of The Counselor, published by The Society; is the author of a
monograph: Office Rehabilitation: Key Ingredients for Successful Projects; and has published over 80
articles in such publications as The Appraisal Journal, Real Estate Issues, and New England Real
Estate Journal. Mr. Collins is a fellow in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS).
Lewiston Mall -
Community Involvement
Mr. Collins is involved with various community activities. A summary of his involvement includes:
Director for twenty-two years of the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank, now part of
Citizens Financial
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Overseer and Member of Building and
Ground Committee
Director of Joseph Farber & Co., Inc., Denver's largest appraisal and consulting
firm and part of director team which sold the company to employees.
Summary
In summary, the cumulative total of Mr. Collins experience has resulted in his completing over 5,500
reports involving over 180 million square feet of property and since his joining his firm as a partner in
1983 becoming one of the top producers in the history of the firm. Since 1989, the firm has
presented awards for achievement. For seven consecutive years, Mr. Collins was awarded the
Partners Cup for top production.
Mr. Collins is committed to the mission of his firm and creates teams for most assignments in order to
provide clients with the best possible service. In 2003, the Partners Cup, which he continues to hold,
was retired and presented to Mr. Collins by his peers.