Fully permitted with approved plans, this is a rare opportunity to develop a boutique residential project in Cambridge's highly desirable Kendall Square neighborhood. Plans include three thoughtfully designed units: one luxury 3-bedroom, 2-bath home and two spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath homes, each featuring private decks or a roof deck. Shovel-ready and ideal for developers or investors seeking to build and sell distinctive condominiums or create a premium rental portfolio. Ideally situated between Inman, Kendall, and Central Squares, the property offers convenient access to Harvard University, MIT, the Red Line, commuter rail, leading employers, acclaimed restaurants, neighborhood cafés, boutique shopping, parks, and downtown Boston just across the Charles River. Combining an outstanding urban setting with approved plans already in place, this project offers flexibility for condominium development or long-term investment. Complete approved plan setand construction bid available under the paperclip. The lot for sale is a lot behind an existing three family at 288 Columbia the three family house is not included in the sale. We are only selling the lot behind it with fully permitted plans to build three units.
Pending
$1,500,000
288 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02141
7beds
4,628sqft
3 Family
Built in 1894
-- sqft lot
$2,103,100 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 42 days
- 14
- 0
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Lilley 617-290-5868,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center 617-576-3800
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73553990
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,628
- Total interior livable area: 4,628 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,712
- Finished area below ground: 916
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,479 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0079 L:0099,402672
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,807,300
- Annual tax amount: $12,055
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
$2,103,100
$1.85M - $2.38M
$4,305/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$324/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000-6.3%$324/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73553990 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Listing removed | $5,200$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,200-10.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2020 | Listing removed | $5,800$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,800$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2019 | Sold | $1,600,000$346/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,139 +7% | $1,754,100 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $10,407 +5.3% | $1,758,000 +4.2% |
| 2023 | $9,883 +5.5% | $1,686,500 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $9,369 +4.1% | $1,582,600 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $9,003 +2.8% | $1,538,900 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,762 +6.9% | $1,523,900 +10.5% |
| 2019 | $8,194 +9.4% | $1,379,500 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $7,493 +2.9% | $1,191,200 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $7,285 +5.8% | $1,122,500 +13.9% |
| 2016 | $6,887 +4.9% | $985,300 +17.4% |
| 2015 | $6,563 +8.4% | $839,300 +16.2% |
| 2014 | $6,055 +5.3% | $722,500 +8.8% |
| 2013 | $5,751 +5.3% | $664,100 +3.1% |
| 2012 | $5,461 +3.9% | $644,000 |
| 2011 | $5,255 +4% | $644,000 -1.6% |
| 2010 | $5,053 +1.1% | $654,500 -1% |
| 2009 | $4,996 +2.1% | $660,900 -0.6% |
| 2008 | $4,893 -4.4% | $664,800 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $5,116 -3.6% | $683,900 -4.9% |
| 2006 | $5,307 -4% | $719,100 +1.2% |
| 2005 | $5,526 +26% | $710,300 +23.5% |
| 2004 | $4,387 +20.9% | $575,000 +15% |
| 2003 | $3,630 +2.1% | $500,000 +1.5% |
| 2002 | $3,557 +12.5% | $492,600 +50.2% |
| 2000 | $3,161 | $327,900 +35% |
| 1999 | -- | $242,900 |
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