28 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$10,300,000
Est. $54,821/month
27
Beds
13.5
Baths
12,204
Sq Ft
$844
Price/Sq Ft
0.26
Acres
1930
Year Built
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Type
339
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73103993

About this home

*Offers on this property are due 5/16* Presenting 28 Wendell Street, a 12,204 SF, 3-story building located in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge, Massachusetts. 28F Wendell is a traditional apartment building featuring 14 market-rate studios. 28R Wendell is currently licensed for 13 rooms as a lodging house and college dormitory. Institutionally owned and maintained, and offered unencumbered by long-term lease commitments, this property presents immense value-add potential through the potential redevelopment to multifamily residential and condominium conversions, among other options and strategies. 28 Wendell Street is situated in one of the most esteemed locations in the world with unmatched access to many of the nation’s top colleges and universities, technology and bio-tech employers and many of the region’s best shopping and dining amenities. The property is located within a 10-minute walk of a MBTA Redline station, as well as Harvard and Lesley University.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $12,500,000
Final Sale Price: $10,300,000
Difference: $2,200,000 (-17.6%)
Performance Metrics
82.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
339
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,024
Sale $/sq ft: $844
This property sold for $844 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 17.6% below the original asking price.

At 339 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
27
Full Bathrooms
9
Half Bathrooms
9
Living Area
12,204 sq ft
Total Rooms
27
Stories
18
Levels
18

Interior Features

Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
18

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.26 acres
Lot Size
11,360 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2600
Lot Features
Other

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9
Tax Year
9
Tax Assessed Value
$9
Parcel Number
410518
Zoning
9

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual

Location

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Neighborhood

28 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

17.6%
Price Range
340
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 4, 2024
$10,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 340
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Listed for Sale
Apr 27, 2023
$12,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Sower Office: Cushman & Wakefield

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 27, 2023 New Listing Added $12,500,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
339 days
Price per Sq Ft
$844

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
9 $9 $9

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9
Tax Year 9
Assessed Value
$9

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Sower
Listing Office Cushman & Wakefield
Agent MLS ID CT003909
Office MLS ID AN6656

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