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  • $1,500,000

    288 Columbia St, Cambridge, MA 02141

    7beds
    4,628sqft
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    $8,589/mo
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    3 Family
    Built in 1894
    -- sqft lot
    $2,143,900 Zestimate®
    $324/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    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: 7/23/2026
      • Total actual rent: 0

        Estimated market value

        $2,143,900

        $1.89M - $2.42M

        $5,250/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/29/2026Pending sale$1,500,000$324/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73553990 Report a problem
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$1,500,000-6.3%$324/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73553990 Report a problem
        7/22/2026Listing removed$5,200$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        7/17/2026Listed for rent$5,200-10.3%$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        5/10/2020Listing removed$5,800$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        3/11/2020Listed for rent$5,800$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        8/20/2019Sold$1,600,000$346/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Wellington-Harrington

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
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        Excellent Transit
        100 / 100
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