Observatory Commons

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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.

Please email Tracy Coleman if you'd like to be notified when new units come on the market.

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

245 Concord Avenue, Unit 21, Cambridge, MA 02138

Three bedrooms with two full baths
Priced at $1,240,989.75
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243 Concord Avenue, Unit 9, Cambridge, MA 02138

Three bedrooms with study, three full baths
Priced at $1,219,000
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243 Concord Avenue, Unit 14, Cambridge, MA 02138

Three bedrooms with study, two full baths
Priced at $1,392,700
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Sold

243 Concord Avenue, Unit 7, Cambridge, MA 02138

Two bedrooms with study, two full baths
Priced at $1,040,000
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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

Our Preferred Mortgage Lenders are familiar with the Observatory Commons ownership structure and are suggested contacts for financing.

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.
In-unit washer and dryer hookups.
Finished basement.
Gas-fueled forced hot air heating.
Private decks and patio.
Off-street guest parking.
Landscaped, central courtyard with play areas.

Current Owners

The Observatory Commons Condominiums are professionally managed by Mediate Management Company. The property manager is Nicholas Giacchetti, and he can be reached at NGiacchetti@mediatemanagement.com or 617-395-7638 between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Mediate Management Client Services can assist owners 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday and can be reached at 617-316-3300 or clientservices@mediatemanagement.com.

Non-Emergency Common Area Work Order Request

We encourage unit owners to report all Common Area maintenance requests to the Property Management Office during normal business hours. Requests can be submitted through your online Mediate Management client portal or directly to the property management. 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 Of Trustees.

Mediate Management Client Portal

Observatory Condominium Owners are provided with an online client portal profile to make payments, download and view owner documents and submit common area maintenance requests. To access your portal, please visit www.mediatemanagement.com. If you need assistance in setting up your online portal, please contact ngiacchetti@mediatemanagement.com.

After Hour Emergencies

To report a property emergency, please call 617-316-3300. Off-hour response is available for emergencies only. If an emergency occurs after hours, please contact the Mediate Management office at 617-316-3300, and you will be connected to the answering service who will forward your request to the on-call team. Emergencies will be given priority, and non-emergency requests will be scheduled at the first reasonably available time by the property manager.

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