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278 Harvard # 4, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$2,500/mo
1
Baths
320
Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
1
Parking
Apartment
Type
103
Days on Market
Pending Listed Oct 11, 2024 • MLS# 73301548 Copied! • Updated Jun 25, 2026

About this home

Charming FURNISHED studio in perfect mid-Cambridge location, minutes to Central Square and Harvard. Laundry in the building and heat and hot water included, plus off street parking available for $150/month. No pets, no undergrads. May be offered unfurnished. Security deposit may be required depending on applicant's qualifications.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2024
$2,500
Original listing
Agent: James G. Fay Office: Street & Company
🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2024
$2,500
Original listing
Agent: James G. Fay Office: Street & Company

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 320 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Rental Details

Available Mar 1, 2025
Lease Term Short Term Lease,Term of Rental(6)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer
Required First MonthLast MonthReferencesInsurance
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 4
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 104 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
320 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
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Basement:
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
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Sewer:
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Exterior & Lot

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Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.2 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.5 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.1 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.1 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.9 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.0 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.0 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

278 Harvard # 4, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent James G. Fay
Listing Office James G. Fay
Office Phone 617-742-3787
Agent MLS ID BB922554
Office MLS ID AN9724
Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 1:04 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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