Observatory Commons

243-245 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138

Observatory Commons exterior
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Property Details

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 in the desirable Huron Village area of Cambridge.

  • Units are priced below fair market value
  • Harvard Yard and Porter Square are approximately a 15-minute walk
  • Shops, restaurants, services, and a library are nearby 

Sample floor plans (PDF): Layout one | Layout two | Layout three | Layout four

Unit Features

  • Central air conditioning 
  • Gas-fueled, forced-hot-air heating             
  • Attached one-car garage with electronic opener
  • Finished basement
  • In-unit washer and dryer hookups
  • Private decks and patio   
  • Intercom and electric front-door release

Association Amenities

  • Landscaped, central courtyard with play areas
  • Limited Off-street guest parking

Eligibility

Condominiums at Observatory Commons are sold to full-time tenured and tenure-track Harvard faculty at a discounted price and subject to a ground lease with Harvard University. Please contact Tracy Coleman to confirm your eligibility: tracy_coleman@harvard.edu, 617-495-9367

For Sale or Recently Sold

To be notified when new units come on the market, contact Tracy Coleman: tracy_coleman@harvard.edu, 617 495-9367

For Sale

243 Concord Avenue, Unit 2
Cambridge MA 02138

  • 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms
$1,272,810

For Current Owners

Mediate Management CompanyProperty manager: Nicholas Giacchetti, ngiacchetti@mediatemanagement.com, 617-395-7638
After hours (answering service): 617-316-3300

Please report all common area maintenance requests to the Property Management Office between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. If the office is closed leave a message with your request and it will be reviewed on the next business day. The Property Management Office will take steps to address the repair or maintenance item within the guidelines and directives of the Board.

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.

For a police, fire, or medical emergency call 911.