SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 10-Q

                   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


     For Quarter Ended June 30, 2002        Commission File Number  0-20126


                         COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
                        A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
             ------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


              Massachusetts                         04-3035851
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     (State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     incorporation or organization)

              World Trade Center East
              Two Seaport Lane, 16th Floor
              Boston, Massachusetts                 02210
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     (Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

               Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
                                 (617) 261-9000


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Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report


     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that
the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                Yes [X]   No [_]



                         COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;

                        A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


                                    FORM 10-Q


                         FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002


                                     PART I


                              FINANCIAL INFORMATION








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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

STATEMENTS OF NET ASSET IN LIQUIDATION



                                             June 30, 2002    December 31, 2001
                                              (Unaudited)         (Audited)
                                              -----------      -----------------
                                                        
Assets

Cash and cash equivalents                       $648,988          $743,747
                                                --------          --------
                                                $648,988          $743,747
                                                ========          ========


Liabilities and Partners' Capital

Accounts payable                                $  3,998          $ 84,212
Accrued expenses for liquidation                  86,918           109,000
                                                --------          --------
Total liabilities                                 90,916           193,212
                                                --------          --------

Net assets in liquidation:
    Limited partners ($57.00 per unit;
        160,000 units authorized, 42,076
        units issued and outstanding)            518,871           511,410
    General partners                              39,201            39,125
                                                --------          --------
Total partners' capital                          558,072           550,535
                                                --------          --------
                                                $648,988          $743,747
                                                ========          ========

           (See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements)



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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES OF NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION
(Unaudited)




                                          Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
                                            June 30, 2002      June 30, 2002
                                          ------------------  ----------------
                                                        
Net Assets in liquidation at
     beginning of period                        $553,285          $550,535
                                                --------          --------

Increase during period:
     Operating Activities
         Interest Income                           4,787             7,537
                                                --------          --------
Net change in net assets in liquidation            4,787             7,537
                                                --------          --------

Net assets in liquidation at
     end of period                              $558,072          $558,072
                                                ========          ========


           (See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements)


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)



                                         Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                            June 30, 2001        June 30, 2001
                                          ------------------   ----------------
                                                        
Investment Activity

Property rentals                            $    4,618           $  113,217
Property operating expenses                    (33,286)             (41,841)
                                            ----------           ----------
                                               (28,668)              71,376
Joint venture earnings                           3,709               11,200
                                            ----------           ----------
   Total real estate operations                (24,959)              82,576
    Gain (loss) on sale of joint venture        (4,397)             325,767
    Gain on sale of property                    68,264               68,264
Reversal of deferred disposition fees        1,427,406            1,427,406
                                            ----------           ----------
    Total real estate activity               1,466,314            1,904,013
Interest on cash equivalents                    30,901               63,725
                                            ----------           ----------
   Total investment activity                 1,497,215            1,967,738
                                            ----------           ----------
Portfolio Expenses

Management fees                                 52,332               52,332
General and administrative                      36,631               76,622
                                            ----------           ----------
                                                88,963              128,954
                                            ----------           ----------
Net Income                                  $1,408,252           $1,838,784
                                            ==========           ==========
Net income per limited partnership
   unit                                     $    33.13           $    43.26
                                            ==========           ==========
Cash distributions per limited
   partnership unit                         $   138.00           $   109.00
                                            ==========           ==========
Number of limited partnership units
   outstanding during the period                42,076               42,076
                                            ==========           ==========

           (See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements)


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)




                                              Six Months Ended
                                               June 30, 2001
                                               -------------
                                          
Net cash provided by operating activities       $    82,881
                                                -----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
       Investment in joint venture                  (19,500)
       Net proceeds from sale of investment       3,592,395
       Deferred disposition fees                     42,548
                                                -----------
Net cash provided by
    investing activities                          3,615,443
                                                -----------

Cash flows from financing activity:
    Distributions to partners                    (4,586,284)
                                                -----------
Net decrease in cash
    and cash equivalents                           (887,960)

Cash and cash equivalents:
    Beginning of period                           2,215,637
                                                 ----------
    End of period                               $ 1,327,677
                                                ===========

           (See accompanying notes to unaudited financial statements)


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial
statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the Partnership's
financial position as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 and its changes of
net assets in liquidation and the results of its operations for the three and
six month periods ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively, and its cash flows
for the six months ended June 30, 2001. These adjustments are of a normal
recurring nature.

     See notes to financial statements included in the Partnership's 2001 Annual
Report on Form 10-K for additional information relating to the Partnership's
financial statements.

Note 1 - Organization and Business
- ----------------------------------

     Copley Pension Properties VII; A Real Estate Limited Partnership (the
"Partnership") is a Massachusetts limited partnership organized for the purpose
of investing primarily in newly constructed and existing income producing real
properties. It primarily serves as an investment for qualified pension and
profit sharing plans and other entities intended to be exempt from federal
income tax. The Partnership commenced operations in March 1989 and had disposed
of all its real estate investments as of December 31, 2001. The Partnership sold
its last remaining asset in April 2001. On December 31, 2001, the Partnership
adopted a plan of liquidation and intends to liquidate and dissolve in 2002.

     In connection with its adoption of a plan of liquidation on December 31,
2001, the Partnership also adopted the liquidation basis of accounting which,
among other things, requires that assets and liabilities be stated at their
estimated net realizable value and that estimated costs of liquidating the
Partnership be provided to the extent that they are reasonably determinable.

Note 2 - Real Estate Joint Ventures
- -----------------------------------

     On February 26, 2001, the Prentiss Copystar joint venture investment in
which the Partnership and an affiliate were entitled to 31% and 69%,
respectively, of the operating activity, sold its property to an unaffiliated
third party for gross proceeds of $4,575,000, of which the Partnership's share
was $1,418,250. The Partnership received its 31% share of the net proceeds,
$1,364,298 after closing costs, and recognized a gain on the sale of $321,632
($7.57 per limited partnership unit) on the sale. A disposition fee of $42,548
was accrued but not paid to AEW Real Estate Advisors, Inc. In accordance with
the Partnership agreement, this fee was reversed during the second quarter of
2001. On March 29, 2001, the Partnership made a capital distribution of
$1,178,128 ($28.00 per limited partnership unit) from the proceeds of the sale.


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

     The following summarized financial information is presented in the
aggregate for the Prentiss Copystar joint venture:

                             Assets and Liabilities
                             ----------------------


                                          June 30, 2002       December 31, 2001
                                         ---------------     ------------------
                                                       
Assets
   Other                                  $          -         $      9,500
                                          ------------        -------------
                                                     -                9,500
Liabilities                                          -                9,500
                                          ------------        -------------
Net assets                                $          -         $          0
                                          ============        =============


                              Results of Operations
                              ---------------------


                                               Six Months Ended June 31,
                                           --------------------------------
                                               2002                 2001
                                           -----------          -----------
                                                          
Revenue
     Rental income                        $          -         $     87,305
                                          ------------         ------------
                                                     -               87,305
                                          ------------         ------------
Expenses
     Operating expenses                              -               51,177
     Depreciation and amortization                   -               12,151
                                          ------------         ------------
                                                     -               63,328
                                          ------------         ------------
Net income                                $          -         $     23,977
                                          ============         ============


     Liabilities and expenses exclude amounts owed and attributable to the
Partnership and its affiliate on behalf of their various financing arrangements
with the joint venture.


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


Note 3 - Property
- -----------------

     On April 6, 2001, the Partnership sold its Drilex investment to an
unaffiliated third party for gross proceeds of $2,500,000. The Partnership
received net proceeds of $2,361,968 and recognized a gain of $68,290 ($1.61 per
Unit) on the sale. On April 26, 2001, the Partnership made a capital
distribution of $2,272,104 ($54.00 per Unit) from the proceeds of the sale.

Note 4 - Accrued expenses for liquidation
- -----------------------------------------

     Accrued expenses for liquidation as of June 30, 2002 include estimates of
costs to be incurred in carrying out the dissolution and liquidation of the
Partnership. These costs include estimates of legal fees, accounting fees, tax
preparation fees, filing fees and other professional services. During the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2002, the Partnership incurred $17,636 and
$22,082, respectively, of such expenses.

     The actual costs could vary from the related provisions due to the
uncertainty related to the length of time required to complete the liquidation
and dissolution of the Partnership. The accrued expenses do not take into
consideration possible litigation arising from the customary representations and
warranties made as part of each sale. Such costs are unknown and are not
estimable at this time.


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
- -----------------------------------------------------------
and Results of Operations
- -------------------------

Accounting Policies
- -------------------

     Revenue recognition

     The Partnership recognizes rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the
lease terms.

     The Partnership accounts for its investments in joint ventures using the
equity method of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, the net
equity investment of the Partnership is reflected on the balance sheets, and the
Partnership's share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included in
the statements of operations.

     The Partnership records real estate sales at the time a sale is
consummated. A sale is consummated when the parties are bound by the terms of a
contract, all consideration has been exchanged, all conditions precedent to
closing have been met, and title has passed from seller to buyer.

     Liquidation Basis of Accounting

     The Partnership adopted a plan of liquidation on December 31, 2001, and, as
a result, the Partnership also adopted the liquidation basis of accounting
which, among other things, requires that assets and liabilities be stated at
their estimated net realizable value and that estimated costs of liquidating the
Partnership be provided to the extent that they are reasonably determinable.
Accrued expenses for liquidation as of December 31, 2001 include estimates of
costs to be incurred in carrying out the dissolution and liquidation of the
Partnership. These costs include estimates of legal fees, accounting fees, tax
preparation and filing fees and other professional services. The actual costs
could vary from the related provisions due to the uncertainty related to the
length of time required to complete the liquidation and dissolution of the
Partnership. The accrued expenses do not take into consideration possible
litigation arising from the customary representations and warranties made as
part of each sale. Such costs, if any, are unknown and are not estimable at this
time. Similarly, there can be no assurance as to the timing of a distribution of
the Partnership's assets or the amount of assets that will be distributed to the
Partnership's Unit holders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

     The Partnership's offering of units of limited partnership interest was
completed as of September 30, 1990. A total of 42,076 units were sold. The
Partnership received proceeds of $36,522,542, net of selling commissions and
other offering costs, which have been used for investment in real estate and the
payment of related acquisition costs, or retained as working capital reserves.
The Partnership made seven real estate investments, one of which was sold in
each of 1991, 1994, 1998, 1999 and 2000 and two of which were sold in 2001.
Through June 30, 2002, capital of $39,677,668 ($943.00 per limited partnership
unit) has been returned to the limited partners; $36,091,951 as a result of
sales, $3,249,109 in 1996 as a result of a discretionary reduction of cash
reserves and $621,883 as a result of a distribution of original working capital.
As a result of sales and similar transactions, the adjusted capital contribution
was reduced to $57.00 per limited partnership unit.


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COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

     At June 30, 2002, the Partnership had $648,988 in cash and cash
equivalents, which is being retained as a reserve in connection with the
liquidation of the Partnership. There have been no distributions of cash from
operations since the second quarter of 2000 due to Prentiss Copystar's vacancy
from September 1999 to August 2000 and its subsequent sale in February 2001 and
insufficient cash flow from Drilex and the subsequent sale of Drilex in April
2001. However, a capital distribution of original working capital previously
held in reserves was made on April 26, 2001 in the amount of $27.00 per Unit and
a distribution of operational cash previously held in reserves was made on July
26, 2001 in the amount of $12.45 per Unit.

Results of Operations

     Form of Real Estate Investment

     The Drilex investment was a wholly-owned property and was sold on April 6,
2001. The Prentiss Copystar real estate investment was structured as a joint
venture. Prentiss Copystar was sold on February 26, 2001.

     Operating Factors

     As mentioned above, the Prentiss Copystar joint venture investment in which
the Partnership and an affiliate were entitled to 31% and 69% of the operating
activity, respectively, sold its property on February 26, 2001. The Partnership
recognized its 31% share of the gain of $321,632. At the time of the sale,
Prentiss Copystar was 100% leased.

     As mentioned above, the Drilex property was sold on April 6, 2001 and the
Partnership recognized a gain of $68,290. The property was 100% leased at the
time of sale.

     Investment Results

     The investment results for the three and six month periods ended June 30,
2002 and 2001 are not comparable due to the sale of the Partnership's last two
remaining properties in 2001, as discussed above.

     Portfolio Expenses

     The Partnership management fee is 9% of distributable cash flow from
operations after any increase or decrease in working capital reserves as
determined by the managing general partner. The Partnership incurred management
fees during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001 related to the
distribution of operational cash previously held in reserves, as discussed
above. No management fees have been incurred during 2002.

     General and administrative expenses primarily consist of real estate
appraisal, printing, legal, accounting and investor servicing fees. General and
administrative expenses were $36,631 and $76,622, respectively, for the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2001.

     Costs to dissolve and liquidate the Partnership include legal fees,
accounting fees, tax preparation fees, filing fees and other professional
services. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002, the
Partnership incurred $17,636 and $22,082, respectively, of such expenses.


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                         COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;

                        A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


                                    FORM 10-Q


                         FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2002


                                     PART II


                                OTHER INFORMATION







Item 6.  Reports on Form 8-K

               Reports on Form 8-K: No Current Reports on Form 8-K
               were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 2002.


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                                   SIGNATURES
                                   ----------

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                              COPLEY PENSION PROPERTIES VII;
                              A REAL ESTATE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                              (Registrant)



August 13, 2002                   /s/ Alison L. Husid
                                  -----------------------------------
                                  Alison L. Husid
                                  President, Chief Executive Officer
                                  And Director of Managing General
                                  Partner, Seventh Copley Corp.





August 13, 2002                  /s/ Jonathan Martin
                                 ------------------------------------
                                 Jonathan Martin
                                 Principal Financial and Accounting
                                 Officer of Managing General Partner,
                                 Seventh Copley Corp.





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                     STATEMENT PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SS.1350

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss.1350, each of the undersigned certifies that this
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002 fully complies
with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 and that the information contained in this report fairly presents, in
all material respects, the financial condition of Copley Pension Properties VII
at the end of such period and the results of operations of Copley Pension
Properties VII for such period.

Dated: August 13, 2002                   /s/ Alison L. Husid
                                         --------------------------------------
                                         President and Chief Executive Officer
                                         of the Managing General Partner,
                                         Seventh Copley Corp.


Dated: August 13, 2002                   /s/ Jonathan Martin
                                         --------------------------------------
                                         Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
                                         of the Managing General Partner,
                                         Seventh Copley Corp.



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