288 Columbia St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • Inman Square

$1,500,000

Est. $8,789/month

7

Beds

6

Baths

4,628

Sq Ft

$324

Price/Sq Ft

0.10

Acres

1894

Year Built

3 Family

Type

3 hours 14 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jul 23, 2026 • MLS# 73553990 Copied! • Updated Jul 23, 2026

About this home

Fully permitted with approved plans, this is a rare opportunity to develop a boutique residential project in Cambridge's highly desirable Kendall Square neighborhood. Plans include three thoughtfully designed units: one luxury 3-bedroom, 2-bath home and two spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath homes, each featuring private decks or a roof deck. Shovel-ready and ideal for developers or investors seeking to build and sell distinctive condominiums or create a premium rental portfolio. Ideally situated between Inman, Kendall, and Central Squares, the property offers convenient access to Harvard University, MIT, the Red Line, commuter rail, leading employers, acclaimed restaurants, neighborhood cafés, boutique shopping, parks, and downtown Boston just across the Charles River. Combining an outstanding urban setting with approved plans already in place, this project offers flexibility for condominium development or long-term investment. Complete approved plan setand construction bid available under the paperclip.

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Listed for Sale

Jul 23, 2026

$1,500,000

Original listing

Agent: David Lilley Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/23/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,500,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$12,055	$1,807,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$12,055

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$1,807,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family

Year Built 1894

Living Area 4,628 sq ft

Lot Size 0.10 acres

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 6

Total Rooms 16

Investment Metrics

Units 3

Unit 1 Rent — · N

Unit 2 Rent — · N

Unit 3 Rent — · N

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Partial

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $12,055

Assessed Value $1,807,300

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures The Attached Plans Are For Illustrative Purposes Only And Does Not Represent The Opinion Or Guarantee Of The Listing Broker. Buyers Must Perform Their Own Due Diligence, Verify All Information, And Independently Evaluate Development Potential.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1894

Bedrooms

7

Full Bathrooms

6

Living Area

4,628 sq ft

Total Rooms

16

Stories

4

Levels

4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

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Flooring:

Appliances:

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Windows:

Basement: Partial

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Rubber

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School District

Cambridge School District local

A-

🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021

65% attend college

58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working

✓ School Safety 2024-25

1.2% Low

0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency

↓ 4.3% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

A-

Cambridgeport School

0.1 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3

Improved 94 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

263 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

B

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

0.2 mi | #7 of 12 | Score: 42.1

Improved 616 spots from last year

-16.1 below state avg

249 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

C+

King Open School

0.3 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7

Dropped 179 spots from last year

-13.5 below state avg

391 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

0.3 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8

Dropped 26 spots from last year

-18.4 below state avg

301 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

0.5 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5

Improved 26 spots from last year

-10.7 below state avg

298 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.9 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1

Dropped 24 spots from last year

-9.1 below state avg

283 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

NuVu Innovation School

0.5 mi

Grades 08-12

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

0.6 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1

Dropped 57 spots from last year

-5.2 below state avg

251 students Diverse

7 sports • 202 athletes

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

Farr Academy School

0.7 mi

Grades 07-12

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288 Columbia St, Cambridge MA 02141

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