13 Mellen Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,700,000
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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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $3,220,000 | - | - | MLS #73434254 |
| 10/12/2022 | ✓ Sold | $2,700,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/17/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,700,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
18
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Slate
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
99
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,999
Assessed Value
$9,999
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Parking Available At Property. All Potential Redevelopment Subject To Zoning Regulations.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1859
Bedrooms
9
Full Bathrooms
9
Half Bathrooms
9
Living Area
5,086 sq ft
Total Rooms
18
Stories
18
Levels
18
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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:
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
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
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.3 mi
|
#242 of 824
|
Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
3 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
High Schools
3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.2 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
1.2 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
Farr Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood
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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