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847 Massachusetts Ave

Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
$3,400,000
4,524 Living Area
  • Property Description
    Situated on a 4,838 SF lot, this versatile building offers a mix of commercial and residential spaces, ideal for investors, owner-users, or businesses seeking a prime location. Most recently used as office space by Hackett Publishing, the property comprises 15 rooms, including 1 kitchen and 3 half-bathrooms, making it well-suited for professional use, live-work arrangements, or future residential conversion. Built in 1887, it showcases classic Cambridge architecture with modern updates, just steps from MIT, Harvard, public transit, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Each floor features ~10' ceiling heights, creating a spacious, airy atmosphere. Recent zoning reforms allow for increased density and building heights, offering strong redevelopment potential for expansion, adaptive reuse, or higher-density housing. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a high-visibility, high-potential property in one of Greater Boston’s most dynamic markets.
  • Highlights
    • Area: Central Square
    • Property Class: Commercial Sale
    • Status: Closed
    • Parking Spots: 4
    • Year Built: 1887
  • Additional Details
    • Roof: Slate
    • Zoning Description: Legal Non-Conforming
    • Zoning: C-2b
  • Fees / Taxes
    • Tax Year: 2025
    • Taxes: $20,941

Location

847 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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