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Historic 15-Unit Apartment Portfolio
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$11,999,000

183 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

C-1-zoned apartment portfolio with unfinished attic and basement areas for future planning.

Property Size22,992 SF
Price / SF$521.88
Days on Market220

Property Features for 183 Harvard St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 22,992 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family
Zoning C-1
Net Operating Income $507,600

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $56,050

Building Details

Building Size 22,992 SF
Year Built 1886
Stories 15
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Listed By: Farah Fakih
Source: Churchillprop
Added: Mar 11 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 9:15PM

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Built in 1886, this 22,992-square-foot apartment property comprises five attached Mansard-style buildings with 15 units in total. Each building contains three apartments, including one one-bedroom, one two-bedroom, and one three-bedroom unit. Unfinished attic space and high-ceiling basement areas add usable areas for future planning, subject to applicable approvals.

The property is a contributing structure within the Old Cambridgeport National Register Historic District. Architectural details include brick construction, round bays extending through the cornice, arched windows and entrances, recessed entryways, and period ornamentation. Positioned at the end of Cherry Street, the property is located minutes from Harvard, MIT, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

Key Highlights

  • 15 apartments across five attached Mansard‑style buildings
  • Unit mix includes five one‑bedroom, five two‑bedroom, and five three‑bedroom apartments
  • 22,992‑square‑foot property built in 1886

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$539,006
Cap Rate
4.49%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$10,780,120 $10.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$7,700,086 $7.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$5,988,956 $6.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 22,992 SF
Gross rent
$1.02M $44.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$40.8K −$1.78/SF
EGI
$980.0K $42.62/SF
− OpEx
−$441.0K −$19.18/SF
NOI
$539.0K $23.44/SF
Area
Cambridge, MA
Vacancy
4.00%
Lease Rate
$44.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$10,780,120
Cap Rate 7%
$7,700,086
Cap Rate 9%
$5,988,956

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$7.70M
$6.74M – $8.98M (±1% cap)
NOI $539,006 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.49%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$17.73M
$15.51M – $20.68M (±1% cap)
NOI $1,240,800 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.34%
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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Hair Salon Cosmetic Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,261
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02139, MA

39,525
Population
16,930
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,703
Density / Sq Mi
$124,648
Median Household Income
$61,025
Median Earnings
$2,613
Median Rent
$1,066,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - C-1-zoned apartment portfolio with unfinished attic and basement areas for future planning.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 183 Harvard St Cambridge, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $11,999,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 15 apartments across five attached Mansard‑style buildings; Unit mix includes five one‑bedroom, five two‑bedroom, and five three‑bedroom apartments; 22,992‑square‑foot property built in 1886
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