196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,325,000
Est. $12,375/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,556
Sq Ft
$910
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1854
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
76
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$25,000 Open House Listed Sep 25, 2025 • MLS# 73403427

About this home

---MOTIVATED SELLER! $5000 CLOSING CREDIT FROM SELLER!--- Welcome to this luxury townhome centrally situated between Harvard and MIT, near Central T Station, and less than 1 mile from Kendall Sq. This well-designed, just completed gut renovated residence boasts 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths of unparalleled contemporary luxury living. You are warmly greeted by the vestibule before stepping into a comfortable multi-purpose space with French doors, presented as an open living and formal dining area and which could work well as a first-floor bedroom too. The sleek sophisticated kitchen with high-end finishes features a generous central island ideal for entertaining, a wet bar and Thermador appliances. A laundry closet and a half-bathroom are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor offers two spacious ensuite bedrooms with elegant bathrooms. The third-floor suite offers a large, bright ensuite bedroom with high ceiling height. A full basement provides a ton of storage space.

Open House Schedule

27
Sep
Saturday, September 27
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,556 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Unfinished
Door Features
French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Stone
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.07 acres
Lot Size
2,881 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0700
Lot Features
Other
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,912
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$1,167,600
Parcel Number
403229
Zoning
C-1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
Two parking space are leased from next door neighbor.
Listing Terms
Other (See Remarks)

Location

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Neighborhood

196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $576
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jul 11, 2025
$2,325,000
Original listing
Agent: Nathan Long Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 11, 2025 New Listing Added $2,325,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
76 days
Price per Sq Ft
$910
Total Price Drop
-$25,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,912 $1,167,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,912
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,167,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nathan Long
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID CN249699
Office MLS ID AN6200

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