26 Columbia St Cambridge, MA 02139

$6,500,000
24 beds
6 full, 6 partial
10,484 sqft
0.08 acres
$620 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 26 Columbia St

Columbia Street is a fully leased six (6) unit multi-family building ideally located in the Central Square area of Cambridge, MA. Located in the heart of Central Sq., walking distance to MIT, labs of Kendal Sq., shops, restaurants, public transportation and all Cambridge has to offer. The property is made up of a single building with six (6) market rate units. The left side mirrors the right side with each unit boasting 4 beds, 1.5 baths, forced hot by gas, Central AC and in-unit laundry. The walk-out basement includes bike storage and private storage lockers for each unit. Each unit pays their own utilities and the building’s small footprint offers low ongoing maintenance. Recent updates include newer HVAC systems, newer gas hot water tanks and recent exterior paint. This offering provides tremendous upside to increase rents with in-place tenants or significantly through renovations of kitchens and baths.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size10,484 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street
MLS #73286461
WaterfrontBeach, River

Summary

  • MLS Number: 73286461
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Rock Hill Residential Group
  • Office Phone: (617) 548-7431
  • Listing Agent: Peter Racheotes

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 01, 2010
Home Sold
$2,400,000
Jan 29, 2001
Home Sold
$250,000
Sep 15, 1999
Home Sold
$750,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$4,351,800$25,763
2023$4,436,400$25,997
2022$4,072,900$24,112
2021$4,179,800$24,452
2020$3,870,300$22,254
2019$3,486,800$20,712

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

225 Windsor St

8

Cambridgeport

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

89 Elm St

4

King Open

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

850 Cambridge St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,063. The majority of Cambridge, MA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

72%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
10%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
60%
18-34 yrs old
22%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • ToyotaToyota
  • AudiAudi

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

This home is located at 26 Columbia St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02139 in the Central Square neighborhood. This 10,484 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 24 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $6,500,000.

In January 2025 more than 13 listings in Cambridge, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 12 were sold below. In January 2025 in Cambridge, MA there were 9% more homes for sale than in December. In January 2025 median list price was $1,169,600 and the average listing age was 57 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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