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1039 Massachusetts Avenue, aka The University Building, offers 26 apartment units and is located within the Harvard Square neighborhood of Cambridge. The property is comprised of a six-story, elevatored building with a basement level. Originally built in 1920, the property has been exceptionally well-maintained by current ownership, with substantial capital invested in recent years, including significant improvements made to building systems, elevator modernization, roof replacement, and enhancements made to the building's entryway space and throughout all common areas. Apartment finish levels vary, with the property offering a mix of original, partially-renovated,and fully-renovated units, providing a desirable mix of proven-value add and organic rent upside remaining.

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Basic Information

  • Lot Features Other
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Parcel Number 408683

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $10,101,100
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$67,374

Parking

  • Covered Spaces 3
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Parking Spaces6

Rooms

  • Bathroom26
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 26
  • Bedrooms46
  • Full Bath26

Basic Information

  • List Price$12,000,000
  • MLS Number73485718
  • Modification Date05/13/2026
  • Property SubType5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
  • Purchase Contract Date05/13/2026

Location

  • Address1039 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Building Number1039
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetMassachusetts Avenue
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02138

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Garage Spaces3
  • Levels 6
  • Rooms96
  • Stories6
  • Units26
  • Year Built1920
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.26

Utilities

  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Owner
  • Living Area 20,317
  • Lot Size Square Feet 11,159
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet20,317

Amenities

  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Legal

  • ZoningBB-HSQ

Other

  • Date Listed03/12/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count8

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Listed by John McLaughlin of CBRE,Inc

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