Rare Portfolio Offering: 36 College Avenue in Somerville is part of a three-building portfolio for sale, which also includes 202-218 Mass Ave. in Arlington and 49–55 Davis Square in Somerville. 36 College Avenue, known as the Bryant Chambers building, is a 44-unit, five-story brick apartment building in the heart of Davis Square. Located at the corner of College Avenue and Park Avenue, the property is steps from the MBTA Red Line and within walking distance of Tufts University. Built in the 1920s, the building features classic brick architecture with windows on all four sides, providing abundant natural light. The unit mix includes (3) studios, (34) one-bedroom apartments, (6) two-bedroom apartments, and (1) commercial space. Amenities include an elevator, on-site laundry, keyless FOB entry, and storage. The property offers stable in-place cash flow, a strong occupancy history, and long-term value-add potential through strategic management. PLEASE SEE FIRM REMARKS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO
For sale
$16,000,000
36 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
49beds
34,417sqft
5-9 Family
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$465/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick architectureOn-site laundryKeyless fob entry
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- 175 |
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Listed by:
Carl Christie 617-942-1137,
Carl Christie 617-942-1137
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73546201
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 49
- Bathrooms: 43
- Full bathrooms: 43
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 34,417
- Total interior livable area: 34,417 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 31,617
- Finished area below ground: 2,800
Property
Lot
- Size: 7,558 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 3319984
- Zoning: MR4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5-9 Family
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $465/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,641,500
- Annual tax amount: $136,241
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Total actual rent: 4150
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$3,562/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $16,000,000$465/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500-16.7% |
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| 1/18/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
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| 1/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
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| 12/23/2024 | Listing removed | $3,000 |
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| 11/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,000+15.4% |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/2/2024 | Price change | $2,600-5.5% |
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| 3/5/2024 | Price change | $2,750+5.8% |
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| 2/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,600+4% |
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| 10/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500-3.8% |
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| 5/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,600+15.6% |
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| 9/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,250-2.2% |
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| 7/15/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/14/2022 | Price change | $2,300-19.3% |
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| 7/11/2022 | Price change | $2,850-5% |
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| 6/30/2022 | Price change | $3,000+39.5% |
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| 6/24/2022 | Price change | $2,150-2.3% |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,200+41.9% |
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| 1/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,550 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $11,235,800 |
| 2024 | -- | $11,235,800 |
| 2023 | -- | $11,235,800 +6.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $10,559,600 +16.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $9,037,900 +3.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $8,699,700 +13.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $7,685,300 +8.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $7,076,900 +5.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $6,721,100 +12.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $5,989,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Davis Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Somerville
- 02144
- Davis Square
- 36 College Ave

