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281 Concord Ave, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$3,150,000
Est. $17,942/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
3,748
Sq Ft
$840
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1926
Year Built
5-9 Family
Type
6 hours 43 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Jan 15, 2026 • MLS# 73468684 Copied!

About this home

Multiple Development Opportunity Options! A free standing West Cambridge commercial building located in rare BA-1 zoning district offering ample opportunity and flexibility given the city's recently reformed zoning code. Bring your vision to create high-end multifamily or stacked flats (potentially up to 24 units), creative amazing work/live space or even an extraordinary single family incorporating the current space. Situated in a prime Huron Village location just 1 block from Talulla and 1.5 blocks to the popular Hi-Rise Bakery with an 02138 zip code and convenient to Harvard Square, Porter Square, Fresh Pond and more. Existing structure encompasses over 3,700sf including 750+sf second floor mezzanine and was extensively renovated in 2018 with a sleek, modern industrial aesthetic. Airy high ceilings, very bright throughout, layout flowing through to the serene outdoor patio. First level and baths are all fully ADA compliant. Buyer to perform all due diligence. Possibilities!

Property Overview

Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1926
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,748 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Levels
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5-9 Family
Year Built 1926
Living Area 3,748 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $21,761
Assessed Value $1,889,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1926
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Other
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements, Cleared, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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Neighborhood

West Cambridge

281 Concord Ave, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Cambridge Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
St. Peter Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.6 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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.3 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
1.9 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2.0 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-
Graham and Parks School
0.5 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.6 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
2.3 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
2.6 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
2.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
2.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.7 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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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 15, 2026
$3,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 15, 2026 Sold $3,150,000 —
Jan 15, 2026 New Listing Added $3,150,000 —
Jan 15, 2026 Sold $3,150,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 43 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$840

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $21,761 $1,889,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$21,761
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,889,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Alexander - Creative Living Team
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Agent MLS ID TM306902
Office MLS ID BB5522
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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