36 College Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

$16,000,000

Est. $92,458/month

49

Beds

43

Baths

34,417

Sq Ft

$465

Price/Sq Ft

0.17

Acres

1920

Year Built

5-9 Family

Type

6 hours 39 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed Jul 8, 2026 • MLS# 73546201 Copied! • Updated Jul 8, 2026

About this home

Rare Portfolio Offering: 36 College Avenue in Somerville is part of a three-building portfolio for sale, which also includes 202-218 Mass Ave. in Arlington and 49–55 Davis Square in Somerville. 36 College Avenue, known as the Bryant Chambers building, is a 44-unit, five-story brick apartment building in the heart of Davis Square. Located at the corner of College Avenue and Park Avenue, the property is steps from the MBTA Red Line and within walking distance of Tufts University. Built in the 1920s, the building features classic brick architecture with windows on all four sides, providing abundant natural light. The unit mix includes (3) studios, (34) one-bedroom apartments, (6) two-bedroom apartments, and (1) commercial space. Amenities include an elevator, on-site laundry, keyless FOB entry, and storage. The property offers stable in-place cash flow, a strong occupancy history, and long-term value-add potential through strategic management. PLEASE SEE FIRM REMARKS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO

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Listed for Sale

Jul 8, 2026

$16,000,000

Original listing

Agent: Carl Christie Office: Carl Christie

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/08/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$16,000,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$136,241	$11,641,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$136,241

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$11,641,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 5-9 Family

Year Built 1920

Living Area 34,417 sq ft

Lot Size 0.17 acres

Bedrooms 49

Full Baths 43

Total Rooms 90

Investment Metrics

Units 44

Unit 1 Rent $2,000/mo · Y

Unit 2 Rent $2,150/mo · Y

Total Monthly Rent $4,150/mo

Gross Income $49,800

Net Operating Income $49,800

Cap Rate 0.31%

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $136,241

Assessed Value $11,641,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Living area below grade estimated

Documents None

County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type

5-9 Family

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1920

Bedrooms

49

Full Bathrooms

43

Living Area

34,417 sq ft

Total Rooms

90

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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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920

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Foundation: Stone

Stories: 4

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Lot Features: Corner Lot

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Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School District

Somerville School District local

B-

✓ School Safety 2024-25

2.5% Average

1.4% Suspensions 2.2% In-School 1.1% Emergency

↓ 3.0% below state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Tufts Educational Day Care Center

0.2 mi

Grades PK-K

Wild Rose Montessori School

0.4 mi

Grades K-03

A+

Benjamin G Brown School

0.4 mi | #78 of 824 | Score: 60.5

Dropped 61 spots from last year

+2.3 above state avg

219 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades K-05

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

A

Rindge Avenue Upper School

0.5 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3

Dropped 2 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

Allium Montessori School

1.4 mi

Grades 01-06

A+

Gibbs School

1.5 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0

Improved 8 spots from last year

+1.8 above state avg

529 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 06

H

High Schools

3 schools

Curtis-Tufts School

0.8 mi

11 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

F

Full Circle High School

1.5 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3

Improved 22 spots from last year

-40.9 below state avg

67 students Diverse

Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

B+

Somerville High School

1.5 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1

Improved 111 spots from last year

-1.1 below state avg

1,394 students Diverse

17 sports • 1,566 athletes

Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

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