Presenting 815 Somerville Avenue, an exceptional redevelopment opportunity located in the heart of Porter Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. 815 Somerville Ave is a three-story brick building comprised of 27,824 gross square feet and 18 garage parking spaces. The building is situated on a 10,442 square foot parcel and sits within the Massachusetts Avenue District – a new zoning district that allows up to 12 stories of residential use by-right. The property is located across the street from the MBTA Porter Square Station (Red Line), providing direct access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall Square and Downtown Boston within minutes. Exceptionally located and surrounded by amenities, cultural activities and demand drivers, 815 Somerville Ave presents investors with a multitude of alternative use and value-creation opportunities, including ground up redevelopment for residential use, re-tenanting the existing office space, or utilizing the in-place approvals to retrofit the building for lab/R&D use.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3,120,600 | $5,167,800 | $8,288,400 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2022 | $12,000,000 | 80775/0178 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2023 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Tenant improvement of an existing lower level space within two-story building. Scope of work to include new interior partitions, open…
By Nash Contracting Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:196977
|
Closed | $1,084,750 |
| Jun 6, 2023 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
The existing 3 story tenant space will be renovated into a fully finished lab space on the 3rd floor.
By THOMAS J BESSE
Permit #qu2z-8suj:212652
|
Open | $960,638 |
| Aug 8, 2022 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Repair Citizens Branch Damaged by an automobile
By Santini Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:188335
|
Open | $118,680 |
| Aug 7, 2022 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Roof Top Unit Replacement
By EMCOR Services Northeast
Permit #qu2z-8suj:181460
|
Closed | $36,147 |
| Feb 23, 2022 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Installation of 4 awnings for "One Medical" associated with sign permit #141985
By Back Bay Sign
Permit #qu2z-8suj:149986
|
Open | $14,759 |
| Jul 11, 2021 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Tenant improvement consisting of: non-structural partitions, ceilings, casework, finishes, and MEP work.
By Carney Contracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:110223
|
Closed | $848,815 |
| Mar 3, 2021 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Removal of one wall and whiteboxing of retail space for future tenant
By J. Calnan & Associates
Permit #qu2z-8suj:106514
|
Closed | $175,265 |
| Nov 27, 2018 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Interior fit out of new Citizen's Bank retail location.
By Bisbano & Associates
Permit #qu2z-8suj:18978
|
Open | — |
Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year built | 1,998 | 1,917 | ✗ |
815 Somerville Ave, Cambridge MA 02140
Cambridge, MA 02140
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $13,000,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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