Observatory Commons

Properties

Overview & Photos

Observatory Commons is a contemporary 22-unit condominium complex designed by Woo Williams Architects and built by Harvard University in 1987. It is conveniently located at 243-245 Concord Avenue in the desirable Huron Village area of Cambridge. Harvard Yard and Porter Square are approximately a 15-minute walk away, and shops, restaurants, services, and a library are available nearby.

Units are priced below fair market value.

Eligibility

Per the eligibility guidelines, condominiums at Observatory Commons are offered to full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty of Harvard University at a discounted price and subject to a ground lease with Harvard University. Please contact us for final eligibility determinations.

For more information, please contact Tracy Coleman, 617 495-9367.

Units for Sale

For more information about purchasing a property, contact Tracy Coleman at Faculty Real Estate Services, 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 827, Cambridge, MA 02138. 617 495-9367.

For Sale

243 Concord Avenue, Unit 7, Cambridge, MA 02138

Two bedrooms with study, two full baths
Priced at $1,040,000
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243 Concord Avenue, Unit 9, Cambridge, MA 02138

Three bedrooms with study, three full baths
Priced at $1,268,000
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243 Concord Avenue, Unit 14, Cambridge, MA 02138

Three bedrooms with study, two full baths
Priced at $1,330,000
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245 Concord Avenue, Unit 18, Cambridge, MA 02138

Two bedrooms with study, one and a half baths
Priced at $925,000
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Financing

The following mortgage vendors are familiar with the Observatory Commons ownership structure and are suggested contacts for financing.

James Loughrey at TD Bank. Phone: 978-618-0224 NMLS # 483503

Daniel P. Heffernan at Citizens Bank. Phone: 617-994-7578 E-Fax: 866-638-5796 NMLS # 680432

Sample Floor Plans

There are a number of different floor plans for Observatory Commons units and the ones shown below are representative only. Actual floor plans are available for any units for sale.

Map

243-245 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA

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Amenities

Observatory Commons units combine outstanding interior design with many desirable amenities.

Central air conditioning.
An attached one-car garage with electronic opener.
Intercom and electric front-door release.
Security alarm system.
Ceramic tile in front entry. Two-story light wells in some units.
Wired for cable TV in living room and master bedroom
In-unit washer and dryer hookups.
Modern electric kitchen with custom made white lacquer finished cabinets and Formica countertops.
Kohler fixtures and ceramic tile floors and shower/tub enclosures in bathrooms.
Fireplace with oak mantel and slate hearth.
Hardwood floors in living room, dining room, and kitchen; carpet in bedrooms.
Finished basement.
Gas-fueled forced hot air heating.
Private decks and patio.
Off-street guest parking.
Landscaped, central courtyard with play areas.

Current Owners

Common Area Work Order Request

The Observatory Commons Condominiums are professionally managed by Mediate Management Company and the property manager Matt Wells. You can reach him at mwells@mediatemanagement.com or 617-395-7638. After hours, please call the Mediate Management office at 617-316-3300 and you will be connected to the answering service.

We encourage you to report all COMMON AREA maintenance requests to the Property Management Office between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If you call when the office is closed, please leave a message about your request and it will be reviewed on the next business day. The Property Management Office will take steps to effect the repair or maintenance item within the guidelines of the budget and directives of the Board.

Emergencies

Off-hour response is available for emergencies only. If an emergency occurs after hours, please call the Mediate Management office at 617-395-7638 and you will be connected to the answering service. Emergencies will be given priority and non-emergency requests will be scheduled at the first reasonably available time.

Services

Departments

Harvard University Housing