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280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,132,000
Est. $7,118/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,115
Sq Ft
$1,015
Price/Sq Ft
1978
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 10, 2025 • MLS# 73429086 Copied!

About this home

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Penthouse with a magnificent 950+ sq ft private deck and panoramic views. Imagine mornings that begin with coffee as the Boston skyline awakens before you, and evenings that end with glowing sunsets over Cambridge. Inside, walls of glass keep you connected to the sky, filling every room with light and sweeping vistas. With 2 bedrooms, a spacious bath, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, garage parking, and private storage, this Penthouse is both polished and well-appointed. The pet-friendly building has seen important updates, including a new roof, while the sellers went a step further and replaced the entire deck in 2024. The common areas are next on the list, and the sellers are open to help defray the cost of a future assessment. Just behind Central Sq, you’re moments from MIT, Harvard, Whole Foods, cafés & the Red Line. And at the end of the day, it all comes back to that extraordinary private deck and the views that make this a magical spot.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,115 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,048,000
Final Sale Price: $1,132,000
Difference: +$84,000 (+8.0%)
Performance Metrics
108.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $940
Sale $/sq ft: $1,015
This property sold for $1,015 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 40 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,015/sq ft
Area Average
$415/sq ft
Difference
+144.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1978
Living Area 1,115 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features Open Floorplan, Slider, Living/dining Rm Combo

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,351
Assessed Value $974,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Slider, Living/Dining Rm Combo
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Balcony
Patio & Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Walkability

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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 History

Market Insights

19.2%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 1, 2025
$1,132,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Sep 10, 2025
$1,048,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72302341
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 4, 2018
$915,200
MLS #72302341

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 10, 2025 New Listing Added $1,048,000
May 4, 2018 Sold $915,200

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,015

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,351 $974,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,351
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$665
Monthly
Assessed Value
$974,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent The May Group
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID TEAM0215
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2025 7:14 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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