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280 Harvard St # 1A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square
$719,000
Est. $4,768/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
876
Sq Ft
$821
Price/Sq Ft
1978
Year Built
Condominium
Type
90
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$56,000 Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488646 Copied!

About this home

Located on Harvard Street between Central and Inman Squares, this corner unit offers 876 sq. ft. of well-designed living space in a professionally managed elevator building. The floor-through layout features two bedrooms, a full bath, a bonus half bath, and an open-concept living and dining area leading to a private balcony. Enjoy abundant natural light, gas heat, central A/C, and updated flooring. Additional amenities include one deeded off-street parking space, exclusive storage, common laundry, a bike rack, and a secure lobby for package deliveries. The monthly condo fee includes heat and hot water. With easy access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall, and Union Squares, this home is ideal for both owner-occupants and investors seeking a low-maintenance unit in the heart of Cambridge.Currently leased at $3,600/month through 9/1/2026

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner YANG, JUN & CINDY XIA
Mailing Address 68 CANTERBURY HILL RD., ACTON, MA, 01720

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $774,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,539
CPA Surcharge 3% ($119)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,657

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $774,500 $774,500 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 13, 2024 $1 83238/0396
Apr 28, 2022 $755,000 80044/0184
Apr 5, 2022 $740,000 79934/0386
Mar 17, 2022 $625,000 79836/0239
Dec 8, 2021 $1 79303/0525
Jul 12, 2021 $1 78224/0135
May 17, 2021 $100 77794/0460
May 4, 2018 $915,200 70968/0321
Dec 21, 2016 $100 68633/0549
Aug 25, 2016 $557,500 67885/0171

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Sep 8, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate existing 2 bedroom- 2 full baths and kitchen -All new surface finishes-No exterior elevation changes-No changes to the building…
By Joseph
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1180164 		Open $374,900
Jul 21, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
A building leak damaged existing kitchen, we are replacing flooring, cabinets, countertops, and appliances all in the existing layout.
By Empire Builders
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1172427 		Closed $47,741
Jul 31, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Replaced roof deck that was removed to to replace roof
By Dergside
Permit #qu2z-8suj:277472 		Closed $38,700
Sep 3, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Traffic coating, misc concrete repair
By Atlantic Restoration Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:19108 		Closed $129,120
Aug 29, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Drywall replacement, painting, installation of cabinets.
By Merbet Corp. Servpro of Cambridge Belmont
Permit #qu2z-8suj:18823 		Open $2,261
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 871 876 ✓
Year built 1,978 1,978 ✓
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
876 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1978
Living Area 876 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,520
Assessed Value $694,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1978
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

280 Harvard St # 1A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

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
1.5 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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Property Timeline

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Price Reduced
Jun 1, 2026
$719,000 $56,000 (-7.23%)
From $775,000 to $719,000 (-7.2%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: Siyin Qu Office: eXp Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 1, 2026 Price Changed $719,000 -$56,000
Mar 18, 2026 New Listing Added $775,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
90 days
Price per Sq Ft
$821
Total Price Drop
-$56,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,520 $694,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,520
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$556
Monthly
Assessed Value
$694,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Siyin Qu
Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Agent MLS ID CN221841
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated Jun 5, 2026 3:05 AM 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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