State-Owned Real Estate Property for Sale, Lease or Auction

Listing of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Real Estate for Sale

40 Thorndike Street Cambridge, Massachusetts the former Middlesex County Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is issuing this Revised Request for Proposal  (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of state-owned land, building, and any other improvements located at 40 Thorndike Street in the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts (the “Property”).  The Property, the former site of the Middlesex County Edward J. Sullivan (EJS) Courthouse, consists of a 22-story high rise building with a mezzanine and three (3) basement levels on approximately 1.37 acres of land.  The gross square footage of the building is approximately 595,000 square feet.  The Property offers an exciting and rare opportunity for private investment in East Cambridge.  The Property which is bounded by Thorndike Street to the north, Second Street to the east, Spring Street to the south, and Third Street to the west is a short walk to Kendall Square, a premier Bio-Technology / Life Science research community, and the Cambridge Galleria Mall.   The following firms will be invited back for 2nd round interviews: DIVCO West HYM Investment Group Leggat McCall Properties EJS Proposals Received on May 14, 2012 For potential financing options contact MassDevelopment  MassDevelopment provides real estate and equipment financing with higher advance rates and low interest rates to help for-profit and nonprofit organizations grow their businesses. EJS Site Tour and Pre-Bid Meeting, April 25, 2012 DCAMM conducted a site tour and pre-bid meeting at the facility on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Individuals interested in participating in the tour and/or pre-bid meeting were required to obtain clearance. Please see the Site Tour and Pre-Bid Meeting page on this website for additional information. EJS Building Plans   In response to multiple inquiries, DCAMM will provide potential respondents the opportunity to review a full set of building plans.  Please see the EJS Building Plans page on this website for further information.   Additional Documents Available: Edward J. Sullivan Middlesex County - Questions and Answers  Plan of Land    Environmental  Assessment   Building Condition Assessment Report  file size 27MB Asbestos Containing Building Materials Survey  file size 25MB   Asbestos Containing Building Materials Survey Appendix A-D  file size 43MB - Including: Bulk Sample Analysis Results, Building Material Location Drawings, Asbestos-Containing Material Location Drawings and Sample Location Drawings Asbestos Containing Building Materials Survey Appendix E-H  file size 35MB  - Including Representative Digital Photos and Inventory Sheets Asbestos Containing Building Materials Survey Appendix H  file size 23MB  - Including Inventory Sheets- Including Inventory Sheets Asbestos Containing Building Materials Survey Appendix H-J  file size 16MB  - Including Inventory Sheets, Building Sample Collection Protocol and Personal Air Sample Results Questions/Comments regarding this property - please contact our Office of Real Estate Management at ejsrfp2012.dcam@state.ma.us

Sold Auction Properties

DCAMM's Office of Real Estate Management (OREM) has sold the following Commonwealth Properties under the authority of Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2010.

Chelsea: 24 Hillside Avenue (0.15 acres)
Chelsea 24 Hillside Pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2010, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) sold the subject property through public auction to Steven Waxman for $42, 350 on October 4, 2010. The sale closed on December 3, 2010.
 

Foxborough: 32 Payson Road (0.92 acres)
Foxborough 32 Payson Pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2010, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) sold the subject property through public auction to J.M.B. Development, LLC for $280,500 on October 4, 2010. The sale closed on January 7, 2011.


 

Plymouth: 76 Court Street (0.41 acres) - Former Plymouth Armory
Pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2010, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) sold the subject property through public auction to Plymouth Armory, LLC for $418,000 on October 4, 2010. The sale closed on January 14, 2011.

 

Boston: 20 Addison Street and 600 Chelsea Street (1.59 acres)
Pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2010, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) sold the subject property through public auction to Charles Patsios for $385,000 on January 24, 2011. Expected to close in late Fall 2011
 

Marlborough: 525 Maple Street (0.95 acres) - Former Registry of Motor Vehicles Building
Pursuant to Chapter 153 of the Acts of 2010, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) sold the subject property through public auction to Milo Realty Trust for $303,600 on January 24, 2011. The sale closed on 8/26/11.

 

 
Lawrence: Registry of Deeds Building, 381 Common Street
This ±.56 acre parcel is improved with a ±41,600 sq. ft. three story brick building which formerly housed the Registry of Deeds. The property is centrally located in the heart of a revitalization area in downtown and includes a paved parking area. Expected to close on 11/9/11.

Norton: 59 Acre Industrial Parcel, 8 Hill Street
This site represents a prime development opportunity and has frontage on both Hill Street and Washington Street. The property is wooded and at grade and is zoned Industrial. Expected to close on 12/15/11.

Westborough: Miscellaneous

• 4.7 Acre Site with Frontage on Route 9 - This parcel has ±560' of frontage on Milk Street and ±128' of frontage on Route 9. It is improved with a single family home and a detached two car garage that are in disrepair.  Expected to close on 11/30/11
• 2.5 acre Site and Signalized Intersection - This parcel has ±200' of frontage on Milk Street and ±250' of frontage on Oak Street.  Expected to close on 12/1/11
• Two Brick Buildings on Oak Street - This offering is comprised of two parcels totaling ±6.3 acres and having extensive frontage on Oak Street. Each parcel is improved with a brick building. One building is a U shaped, two story former cannery and the other is the former mechanical building for the Lyman School site.  The sale closed on 11/1/11.
• 7.8 Acre Parcel on Oak Street- This parcel has 50' of frontage on Oak Street and contains various former smaller cottages and barns in poor condition.  Expected to close on 12/2/11

Springfield: 288 Tyler Street
This ±.25 acre parcel is located in an established residential area. It is in close proximity to all amenities including schools, shopping and major roadways. The sale closed on 10/18/11 pending recording

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