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1039 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02138
  • $12,000,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • MLS #: 73485718
UPDATED: 32 min ago
$12,000,000
  • 46
    BEDS
  • 0.26
    ACRES
  • 26
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 20,317
    SQFT
  • $591
    $/SQFT
Type:
Multi-Family
Built:
1920
County:

School Ratings & Info

Listing courtesy of John Mclaughlin of CBRE, Inc.

Description

1039 Massachusetts Avenue, aka The University Building, offers 26 apartment units and is located within the Harvard Square neighborhood of Cambridge. The property is comprised of a six-story, elevatored building with a basement level. Originally built in 1920, the property has been exceptionally well-maintained by current ownership, with substantial capital invested in recent years, including significant improvements made to building systems, elevator modernization, roof replacement, and enhancements made to the building‘s entryway space and throughout all common areas. Apartment finish levels vary, with the property offering a mix of original, partially-renovated,and fully-renovated units, providing a desirable mix of proven-value add and organic rent upside remaining.

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1039 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138

  • Price: $12,000,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 32 min ago
  • MLS #: 73485718
46
Beds
26
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.26
Acres
20,317
SQFT
$591
$/SQFT
1920
Built
County:
Middlesex
Property Description
1039 Massachusetts Avenue, aka The University Building, offers 26 apartment units and is located within the Harvard Square neighborhood of Cambridge. The property is comprised of a six-story, elevatored building with a basement level. Originally built in 1920, the property has been exceptionally well-maintained by current ownership, with substantial capital invested in recent years, including significant improvements made to building systems, elevator modernization, roof replacement, and enhancements made to the building‘s entryway space and throughout all common areas. Apartment finish levels vary, with the property offering a mix of original, partially-renovated,and fully-renovated units, providing a desirable mix of proven-value add and organic rent upside remaining.
Exterior Features

Covered Spaces 3 Garage YN Yes Levels 6 Lot Features Other Parking Total 6 Spa YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Building Area Total 20317 Fireplace YN No Fireplaces Total 0 Foundation Details Concrete PerimeterBrick/MortarGranite Lead Paint Unknown Rooms Total 96

Property Features

Home Warranty YN No Property Sub Type 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 67374 Tax Year 2026 Total Actual Rent 0 Water Source Public Year Built Details Approximate Zoning BB-HSQ

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Listing provided courtesy of John Mclaughlin of CBRE, Inc: 617-912-7000.


The property listing data and information set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information set forth herein. Data last updated 2026-04-12T18:03:33.127.
 
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CENTURY 21 Revolution
625 Massachusetts Ave, 2nd Floor
Cambridge MA, 02139
Listing courtesy of John Mclaughlin of CBRE, Inc.