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
| Units | 44 |
| Living area | 34,417 sqft |
| Lot size | 7,558 sqft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Price / sqft | $465 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73546201 |
| Days on market | 4 days |
| Listed on | July 8, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $136,241 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $11,641,500 |
| Zoning | MR4 |
| Gross income (actual) | $49,800/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $49,800/yr |
| Total actual rent | $4,150/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 90 |
| Lot size | 0.17 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 0 |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
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It is a 44-unit multi-family property with 34,417 sqft of living area, built in 1920.
36 College Ave, Somerville MA 02144 has been listed for 4 days (since July 8, 2026).
At a list price of $16,000,000 across 44 units, that works out to roughly $363,636 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $136,241 (2026), on an assessed value of $11,641,500.
At $16,000,000 for 34,417 sqft, that's about $465 per square foot.
36 College Ave, Somerville MA 02144 is in Somerville, Middlesex County, MA 02144.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.