
183 Harvard St Cambridge — Photo 1 of 24
$11,999,000
183 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Beds
30
Baths
15
SqFt
22,992
Style
5+ Family - 5+ Units Side by Side
Built
1886
Exceptional opportunity to acquire The Allen Block, a historic 15-unit brick rowhouse portfolio in the heart of Cambridge. Located at 177–183 Harvard Street, the property consists of five Mansard-style attached buildings, each containing three units (1 one-bedroom, 1 two-bedroom, and 1 three-bedroom) for a total of 15 apartments. The property also includes unfinished attic space and high-ceiling basement areas, offering additional value-add potential. A contributing structure within the Old Cambridgeport National Register Historic District, the striking façade features distinctive round bays rising through the cornice, arched windows and entryways, recessed entrances, and ornate period detailing reflecting late-19th-century Cambridge craftsmanship. Prominently positioned at the end of Cherry Street, the property offers large unit layouts and significant upside through renovation and rental repositioning. Ideally located minutes from Harvard, MIT, Central Square, and Kendall Square.
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.
Property Details
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Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
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Property & Lot
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Park • Medical Facility • Highway Access • T-Station
Geography
Population
40,033
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$135K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
67.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)
Listing Agent: Farah Fakih
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
MLS® Number: 73485382
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