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Fully permitted with approved plans, this is a rare opportunity to develop a boutique residential project in Cambridge's highly desirable Kendall Square neighborhood. Plans include three thoughtfully designed units: one luxury 3-bedroom, 2-bath home and two spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath homes, each featuring private decks or a roof deck. Shovel-ready and ideal for developers or investors seeking to build and sell distinctive condominiums or create a premium rental portfolio. Ideally situated between Inman, Kendall, and Central Squares, the property offers convenient access to Harvard University, MIT, the Red Line, commuter rail, leading employers, acclaimed restaurants, neighborhood cafs, boutique shopping, parks, and downtown Boston just across the Charles River. Combining an outstanding urban setting with approved plans already in place, this project offers flexibility for condominium development or long-term investment. Complete approved plan setand construction bid available under the paperclip.

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Basic Information

  • Lot Features Level
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Parcel Number M:0079 L:0099,402672

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,807,300
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,055

Parking

  • Parking Spaces

Rooms

  • Bathroom6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 6
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bath6

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,500,000
  • MLS Number73553990
  • Modification Date07/23/2026
  • Property SubType3 Family

Location

  • Address288 Columbia Street
  • Building Number288
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodInman Square
  • StateMA
  • StreetColumbia Street
  • SubdivisionInman Square
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02141

Building

  • BasementPartial
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Levels 4
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck
  • Rooms16
  • Stories4
  • Units3
  • Year Built1894
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.1

Exterior

  • RoofRubber

Utilities

  • Electric 220 Volts
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Owner
  • Living Area 4,628
  • Lot Size Square Feet 4,479
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet4,628

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Legal

  • ZoningC-1

Other

  • Date Listed07/23/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by David Lilley of RE/MAX Real Estate Center

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