196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,325,000
Est. $12,532/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,556
Sq Ft
$910
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1854
Year Built
157
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$25,000 Open House Listed Jul 11, 2025 • MLS# 73403427 Copied!

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.

Property Overview

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

Open House Schedule

21
Dec
Sunday, December 21
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
20
Dec
Saturday, December 20
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Facts & Features

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Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1854
Living Area 2,556 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street, Leased, On Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,912
Assessed Value $1,167,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Leased, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

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Neighborhood

196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jul 11, 2025
$2,325,000
Original listing
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
157 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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