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Under Agreement · PendingListed 238 days ago

$12,000,000

1039 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

46
beds
26
baths
20,317
sqft
Lot sizeThe land that comes with the home, as reported to the MLS.
0.26 acres
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1920
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
238 days ago
Property type
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$591
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
6 spaces
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$67,374

What’s Special

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.

Listing courtesy of John McLaughlin, CBRE, Inc · MLS PIN #73485718

Facts & Features

Status
Under Agreement
Active status flag
Pending
Bedrooms
46
Bathrooms
26 full
Living area
20,317 sqft

MLS PIN #73485718 · Listed March 11, 2026

Location

1039 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge · All Cambridge homes

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting 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, leasing or renting. 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, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

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