37-41 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
$18,200,000
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.
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 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
Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2025
$20,475,000
Original listing
Agent: Christopher Sower
Office: Cushman & Wakefield
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | ✓ Sold | $18,200,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/15/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $20,475,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2099 | $9 | $9 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9
Tax Year 2099
Assessed Value
$9
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
Investment Metrics
Units
33
Unit 1 Rent
$9,999/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent
$9,999/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent
$19,998/mo
Gross Income
$239,976
Net Operating Income
$239,976
Cap Rate
1.17%
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
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
93 days
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
Room Details
Other Floor
Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
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:
Community Amenities:
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
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
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
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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Neighborhood
37-41 Wendell Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Christopher Sower
Listing Office
Cushman & Wakefield
Office Phone
617-330-6966
Agent MLS ID
CT003909
Office MLS ID
AN6656
Listing Data Updated
Oct 2, 2025 2:45 PM EDT
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