$4,000,000

37 Mellen St Cambridge, MA 02138

9 beds
9 full, 9 partial
6,203 sqft
0.1 acres
$645 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 37 Mellen St

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.

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
(New)
Size6,203 sqft
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #73395132

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 9
  • Total Bedroom Count: 9
  • List Price: $4,000,000
  • Price/SqFt: $644
  • Lot: Other
  • Directions: Located off Massachusetts Ave on Mellen Street
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 18
  • Living Area: 6,203 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73395132
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Cushman & Wakefield
  • Office Phone: (617) 204-4134
  • Listing Agent: Christopher Sower

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$2,458,800$-
2023$2,350,500$-
2022$2,215,100$-
2021$2,035,300$-
2020$1,940,900$-
2019$1,397,200$-

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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $15,667. Typical income of Cambridge, MA residents is less than $<35k 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?

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 ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 37 Mellen St

The listing price of 37 Mellen St property is $4,000,000.

The property 37 Mellen St is a multi located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.

Active Listing: 37 Mellen St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 37 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 37 Mellen St is 6,203 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 37 Mellen St is 1890.

This home is located at 37 Mellen St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02138 in the Agassiz neighborhood. This 6,203 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $4,000,000.

In May 2025, from all listings sold in Cambridge, MA there were more than 28 sold above asking price, over 24 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Cambridge, MA increased by 16.3% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 34 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,180,111.

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

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