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Urban Mixed-Use Building with Ground-Floor Retail
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1420-1440 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Historic six-story mixed-use building with retail storefronts on the ground floor and office space above.

Space Size9,930 SF
Property Size50,000 SF
Days on Market489

Property Features for 1420-1440 Massachusetts Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 9,930 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Building Details

Stories 6
Building Size 50,000 SF

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1430 Massachusetts Ave

Floor
1
Size
9,930 SF
Type
RETAIL
Rate
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Availability
AVAILABLE, Now
Sublease
No
- 1430 Massachusetts Avenue, commonly known as College House, is a historic 50,000...
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Listing Agency: Boston Realty Advisors
Listed By: Joe Wagner · License #9557247
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Apr 11, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 10:51AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

1430 Massachusetts Avenue, commonly known as College House, is a historic, 6-story urban mixed-use building located at 1420-1440 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, MA. The property totals 50,000 square feet and features retail storefronts on the ground floor.

The ground-floor retail includes well-known establishments such as Otto Pizza, Crest Bon Market, T-Mobile, Pokerworks, and Teriyaki NYC Ice Cream. Office space on the upper floors is occupied by Harvard University I.T. and other notable office users.

The combination of street-level retail and upper-level office space creates an on-site mix suited to tenants seeking both visibility and a dense, urban workforce environment.

Key Highlights

  • Historic 50,000 SF, 6‑story urban mixed‑use building
  • Ground‑floor retail storefronts
  • Office space on upper floors

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Hair Salon Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Auto Parts Store Auto Repair Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

NNN (Triple Net)
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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,692
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02138, MA

37,982
Population
16,132
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
86%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
2.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,067
Density / Sq Mi
$122,040
Median Household Income
$46,436
Median Earnings
$2,799
Median Rent
$1,088,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Historic six-story mixed-use building with retail storefronts on the ground floor and office space above.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1420-1440 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic 50,000 SF, 6‑story urban mixed‑use building; Ground‑floor retail storefronts; Office space on upper floors
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