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$16,000,000

36 College Ave, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
Listed by Carl Christie
Bedrooms
49
Bathrooms
43
Living area
34,417 sqft
Year built
1920

About this home

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

Property details

MLS #
73546201
Property type
5-9 Family
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
July 8, 2026
Stories
4
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.17 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Benjamin G Brown
0.39 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
181
Student:teacher ratio
15.1:1
District
Somerville
Middle
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.51 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
262
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Cambridge
High
Curtis-Tufts
0.82 mi away · Grades 10-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
12
Student:teacher ratio
4.0:1
District
Medford

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$3,200,000 down
$12,800,000 loan
Principal & interest$83,021
Property tax (est.)$13,333
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 12, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.