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37-41 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$18,200,000
Est. $92,230/month
40
Beds
33
Baths
30,505
Sq Ft
$597
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1930
Year Built
92
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 15, 2025 • MLS# 73359717 Copied!

About this home

Presenting 37-41 Wendell Street, a generational, 33 unit value add apartment building located adjacent to Harvard Square, in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1930 and spanning more than 30,050 +/- square feet, the property presents immense value-add potential via common area and in-unit upgrades. The property boasts an attractive mix of one and two-bedroom units as well as six (6) surface parking spaces in the rear of the property. 37-41 Wendell Street is situated in one of the most esteemed locales in the world with unmatched access to many of the nation’s top colleges and, technology and bio-tech employers and many of the region’s best shopping and dining amenities. Situated on treelined Wendell Street, the property is within a 10-minute walk of multiple MBTA Redline Stations, as well as an abundance of live-work-play amenities scattered throughout Cambridge and Somerville.

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Property Overview

Property Type
5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
40
Full Bathrooms
33
Living Area
30,505 sq ft
Total Rooms
33
Stories
18
Levels
18

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $20,475,000
Final Sale Price: $18,200,000
Difference: $2,275,000 (-11.1%)
Performance Metrics
88.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
92
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $671
Sale $/sq ft: $597
This property sold for $597 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.1% below the original asking price.

At 92 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Year Built 1930
Living Area 30,505 sq ft
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Bedrooms 40
Full Baths 33
Total Rooms 33

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 18
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Other
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $9
Assessed Value $9

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile
Appliances:
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Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 18

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Other
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Other

Special Features

Fireplaces: 18
Fireplace Type:
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Location

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Neighborhood

37-41 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.1 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
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.3 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
Amigos School
1.4 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
Shady Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.3 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
1.1 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
1.5 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
1.8 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
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.9 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

Market Insights

11.1%
Price Range
93
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 1, 2025
$18,200,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 93
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Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2025
$20,475,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Sower Office: Cushman & Wakefield

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 15, 2025 New Listing Added $20,475,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
92 days
Price per Sq Ft
$597

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2099 $9 $9

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9
Tax Year 2099
Assessed Value
$9

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christopher Sower
Listing Office Cushman & Wakefield
Agent MLS ID CT003909
Office MLS ID AN6656
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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