#73395128, Christopher Sower, Listing office: Cushman & Wakefield
$5,500,000 List price
35 Mellen St Cambridge, MA 02138
9 beds
9 full, 9 partial
8,576 sqft
0.2 acres
$641 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 35 Mellen St
Presenting the opportunity to acquire 35 Mellen Street, an institutionally owned and maintained building located between Harvard Square and Porter Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Currently configured as a dormitory, 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, 35 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.
Highlights
Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
Size8,576 sqft
Lot size0.17 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #73395131
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 9
- Full Bathrooms: 9
- Total Bedroom Count: 9
- List Price: $5,500,000
- Price/SqFt: $641
- Lot: Other
- Directions: Located off Massachusetts Ave on Mellen Street
- Year Built: 1890
- Stories: 18
- Living Area: 8,576 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
- MLS Number: 73395131
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Cushman & Wakefield
- Office Phone: (617) 204-4134
- Listing Agent: Christopher Sower
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,483,800 | $- |
| 2023 | $2,377,700 | $- |
| 2022 | $2,236,600 | $- |
| 2021 | $2,049,900 | $- |
| 2020 | $1,965,700 | $- |
| 2019 | $1,450,900 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Maria L. Baldwin
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•85 Oxford St
7
Graham and Parks
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•44 Linnaean St
8
Peabody
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•70 Rindge Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $15,667. Residents of Cambridge, MA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
70%
<35k
11%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
82%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
1%
<11 yrs old
0%
12-17 yrs old
93%
18-34 yrs old
5%
35-64 yrs old
1%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Art Museums
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News
Jazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 35 Mellen St
The listing price of 35 Mellen St property is $5,500,000.
The property 35 Mellen St is a multi located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.
Active Listing: 35 Mellen St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 35 Mellen St are: Maria L. Baldwin (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Graham and Parks (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Peabody (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John F Kennedy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rindge Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Somerville High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property 35 Mellen St is 8,576 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 35 Mellen St is 1890.
This home is located at 35 Mellen St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Agassiz neighborhood. This 8,576 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,500,000.
While more than 31 listings in Cambridge, MA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 28 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA increased by 10% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 28 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $1,196,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.