37 Mellen St Cambridge, MA 02138
Baldwin NeighborhoodEstimated payment $21,041/month
About This Home
Presenting the opportunity to acquire 37 Mellen Street, an institutionally owned and maintained building located between Harvard Square and Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Currently configured as an office, the building offers immense value-add through redevelopment to multifamily residential or condominium conversions as well as the potential for new, ground-up residential construction, among other value-add potential and strategies. Situated between Harvard and Porter Squares, 37 Mellen St greatly benefits from its prime location in the Baldwin neighborhood of Cambridge. Multiple Universities have a significant presence in the area, which include academic and student housing facilities for both Harvard University and Lesley University. The property is part of the Mellen Street Collection, a portfolio of four buildings located on Mellen Street. Investors are invited to bid on the portfolio, sub-portfolios or individual buildings.
Listing Agent
Chris Sower
Cushman & Wakefield Listed on: 06/23/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 5,940 Sq Ft Lot
Home Design
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 6,203 Sq Ft Home
- 18 Fireplaces
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 9 Bedrooms
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 410550
Community Details
Overview
- 9 Units
- Property has 9 Levels
Building Details
- Net Operating Income $9,999
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,419,300 | $900,600 | $1,518,700 |
| 2024 | -- | $2,458,800 | $940,100 | $1,518,700 |
| 2023 | $0 | $2,350,500 | $940,100 | $1,410,400 |
| 2022 | $0 | $2,215,100 | $876,900 | $1,338,200 |
| 2021 | $0 | $2,035,300 | $725,900 | $1,309,400 |
| 2020 | $0 | $1,940,900 | $687,300 | $1,253,600 |
| 2019 | $0 | $1,397,200 | $586,900 | $810,300 |
| 2018 | $0 | $1,302,200 | $525,100 | $777,100 |
| 2017 | $0 | $1,226,100 | $463,300 | $762,800 |
| 2016 | -- | $1,121,500 | $363,500 | $758,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $1,093,000 | $335,000 | $758,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,002,900 | $320,800 | $682,100 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | For Sale | $4,000,000 | -- | $645 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73395132
APN: CAMB-000156-000000-000092
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