20 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,900,000
Est. $10,113/month
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,997
Sq Ft
$475
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1855
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
130
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73104008

About this home

*Offers on this property are due 5/16* Presenting 20 Wendell Street, a 3,997 SF, 2-story building located in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge, Massachusetts. 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. 20 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: $2,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,900,000
Difference: $200,000 (-9.5%)
Performance Metrics
90.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
130
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $525
Sale $/sq ft: $475
This property sold for $475 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.5% below the original asking price.

At 130 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1855
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,997 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Levels
2

Interior Features

Has Fireplace
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle, Slate
Foundation
Stone
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.17 acres
Lot Size
7,499 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1700
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
410515
Zoning
9

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual

Location

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Neighborhood

20 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

9.5%
Price Range
131
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 3, 2023
$1,900,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 131
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Listed for Sale
Apr 27, 2023
$2,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Sower Office: Cushman & Wakefield

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 27, 2023 New Listing Added $2,100,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
130 days
Price per Sq Ft
$475

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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