Charles Square

20 University Road, Cambridge, MA 02138

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  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 115,000 SF
  • Lot Size 2.75 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 345
  • Parking Ratio 3.00 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1984
  • Date Updated Apr 4, 2025

Charles Square is a 115,000-square-foot office property situated on a 2.75-acre lot with a parking capacity of 345 spaces, offering a parking ratio of 3 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Built in 1984, this Class B office building is strategically located at 20 University Road and provides an ideal workspace for businesses seeking proximity to Cambridge's vibrant academic and commercial hubs. The property benefits from a central location in West Cambridge, delivering convenient access to surrounding amenities and transportation options.

West Cambridge offers a dynamic environment with ample nearby conveniences. The Harvard MBTA station elevator is approximately 0.2 miles from the property, and Harvard Square itself is within a 0.3-mile walking distance, ensuring excellent connectivity. Dining options such as Henrietta's Table, Legal Sea Foods, and Benedetto are within steps, while The Charles Hotel and Harvard Square Hotel provide nearby accommodations. Additional amenities include parking garages like Galleria Garage, just 0.13 miles away, and educational institutions such as Harvard University, located approximately 0.15 miles from the property.

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Location

Getting Around

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    94/100 Walker's Paradise

  • Transit Score ®

    75/100 Excellent Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    95/100 Biker's Paradise
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  • City Cambridge, MA
  • Neighborhood West Cambridge
  • Zip Code 02138
  • Market Boston

Points of Interest

  • Elevator to Harvard MBTA station

    0.16 miles

  • Brattle Square - Bus Tunnel

    0.17 miles

  • Harvard Square

    0.24 miles

  • Church Street - West

    0.27 miles

  • Church Street - Johnston Gate

    0.30 miles

  • Central

    1.13 miles

  • Union Square

    1.55 miles

  • Davis

    1.70 miles

  • Saint Mary's Street

    2.00 miles

  • Ball Square

    2.03 miles

  • Allston Gulf

    0.74 miles

  • Gulf

    0.74 miles

  • Shell

    0.83 miles

  • Junior's Automotive and Gas

    0.84 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.02 miles

  • Cumberland Farms

    1.06 miles

  • Magazine Beach Shell

    1.18 miles

  • Speedway

    1.25 miles

  • Fresh Pond Mobil

    1.27 miles

  • BTC Power

    2.03 miles

  • Galleria Garage

    0.13 miles

  • SOST

    0.17 miles

  • East Garage

    0.51 miles

  • Everett Street Northwest Corner Garage

    0.54 miles

  • Soldiers Field Park Garage

    0.57 miles

  • Broadway Garage

    0.57 miles

  • Harvard Innovation Lab Parking

    0.58 miles

  • West Garage

    0.60 miles

  • Lesley University Lot B

    0.65 miles

  • MCCA Tandem Trailer Area

    0.79 miles

  • The Charles Hotel

    0.02 miles

  • Harvard Square Hotel

    0.08 miles

  • Sheraton Commander Hotel

    0.34 miles

  • Hotel Veritas

    0.50 miles

  • Irving House

    0.69 miles

  • Mary Prentiss Inn

    0.86 miles

  • Studio Allston Hotel

    0.88 miles

  • DoubleTree

    0.88 miles

  • Courtyard Marriott Boston Cambridge

    1.03 miles

  • Hotel 1868

    1.10 miles

  • Henrietta's Table

    0.01 miles

  • Legal Sea Foods

    0.02 miles

  • Benedetto

    0.03 miles

  • Falafel Corner

    0.10 miles

  • Charlie's Kitchen

    0.10 miles

  • IHOP

    0.11 miles

  • B.Good

    0.11 miles

  • The Red House

    0.12 miles

  • Dunkin'

    0.13 miles

  • Shake Shack

    0.13 miles

  • John F Kennedy School of Government

    0.09 miles

  • Cambridge Center for Adult Education

    0.13 miles

  • Harvard University

    0.15 miles

  • New England School of Language

    0.20 miles

  • Putnam Building

    0.21 miles

  • Buckingham House

    0.23 miles

  • Harvard Graduate School of Education

    0.23 miles

  • Longfellow Building

    0.23 miles

  • Larsen Building

    0.24 miles

  • Radcliffe Yard

    0.25 miles

  • Tree House Academy

    0.93 miles

  • Snowdrop Montessori

    0.96 miles

  • Rock & Roll Daycare

    1.18 miles

  • Our Future Learning Center

    1.22 miles

  • Kiddie Academy

    1.26 miles

  • Summer Street Preschool

    1.28 miles

  • Bright Horizons

    1.29 miles

  • Allston Brighton APAC

    1.32 miles

  • Pine Village Preschool

    1.32 miles

  • Play Union

    1.35 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of office space is available to lease at Charles Square?

The property includes 2 Office spaces located on 2 floors. Availabilities total 32,849 square feet of office space. The property offers Multi-Tenant commercial space.

Does Charles Square have enough space for a large business?

Yes, availabilities here could accommodate larger businesses with 2 office spaces larger than 10,000 square feet available for lease. The largest office size is 21,715 SF, located on floor 1. For a better understanding of how this space could work for you, reach out to schedule a tour.

Does Charles Square have parking?
Yes, the property offers 345 parking spaces with a parking ratio of 3.00 / 1,000 SF.
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