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13 Mellen Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,700,000
9
Beds
13.5
Baths
5,086
Sq Ft
$531
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1859
Year Built
99
Parking
179
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 17, 2021 • MLS# 72921066 Copied! • Updated Nov 22, 2022

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,700,000
Final Sale Price: $2,700,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
179
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $531
Sale $/sq ft: $531
This property sold for $531 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

At 179 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

Presenting 13 Mellen Street, a 5,086 SF, 2.5 story building located between Harvard Square and Porter Square in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Institutionally owned and maintained, and offered unencumbered by long-term lease commitments, the property presents immense value-add potential through the potential redevelopment to multifamily residential and condominium conversions among other options and strategies. 1627 Massachusetts Ave. is situated in one of the most highly desirable metro areas in the world with unmatched access to many of the nations top colleges and universities, technology and bio-tech employers and many of the region's best shopping and dining amenities. The building is located within a 10-minute walk of a MBTA Red Line station as well as Harvard and Lesley University. Interested parties are invited to submit bids for the Cambridge Connection as a single portfolio, sub-portfolios or individual properties.

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Property History

Market Insights

16.1%
Price Range
180
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73434254
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 11, 2025
$3,220,000
MLS #73434254
Sold
Oct 12, 2022
$2,700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 180
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 17, 2021
$2,700,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Sower Office: Cushman & Wakefield

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
999 $9,999 $9,999

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,999
Tax Year 999
Assessed Value
$9,999

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family
Year Built 1859
Living Area 5,086 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 9
Half Baths 9
Total Rooms 18

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 18
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 99
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9,999
Assessed Value $9,999
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Parking Available At Property. All Potential Redevelopment Subject To Zoning Regulations.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 180 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1859
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
9
Half Bathrooms
9
Living Area
5,086 sq ft
Total Rooms
18
Stories
18
Levels
18

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1859
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Stories: 18

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 99
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 18
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.0 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.3 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.3 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.1 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 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
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.0 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.5 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
1.8 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.9 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
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13 Mellen Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Sower
Listing Office Cushman & Wakefield
Office Phone 617-330-6966
Agent MLS ID CT003909
Office MLS ID AN6656
Listing Data Updated Nov 22, 2022 10:45 AM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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