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285 Harvard Street # 203, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$2,300
Est. $212/month
1
Baths
382
Sq Ft
$6
Price/Sq Ft
9,999
Lot Sq Ft
9999
Year Built
53
Days on Market
Active Listed Jan 7, 2026 • MLS# 73466211 Copied!

About this home

FURNISHED STUDIO and available March 1, 2026 or February 1, 2026. Great location, walking distance to MIT, Central Sq Red Line T, Harvard and Inman Sq. This charming condo has a living room with alcove with double Murphy bed. Full bathroom and galley kitchen equipped with gas stove, fridge, microwave, pots, pans, and utensils. Rent includes heat and hot water. No pets and no smokers. The condo association does not accept short term rentals less than 6 months.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner BRUCE, SUSAN M TRS
Mailing Address 285 HARVARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $510,300
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $2,990
CPA Surcharge 3% ($72)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,062

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $510,300 $510,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 22, 2024 $481,000 83378/0468
Aug 2, 2024 $1 83088/0132
Feb 14, 2024 $781,000 82484/0086
Apr 12, 2023 $563,000 81418/0225
Dec 16, 2022 $1 81068/0324
Jul 5, 2022 $690,000 80386/0162
May 3, 2022 $391,600 80070/0327
Apr 21, 2022 $696,500 80008/0070
Jan 14, 2022 $1 79535/0407
Aug 10, 2021 $1 78442/0066
Jul 20, 2021 $1 78283/0418
May 3, 2021 $530,000 77678/0009
Jun 23, 2020 $1 74959/0324
May 31, 2018 $680,000 71086/0070
Apr 11, 2018 $1 70856/0500
Mar 16, 2016 $225,000 66941/0454
Sep 3, 2014 $398,400 64179/0028
Nov 7, 2013 $350,000 62900/0082
Sep 4, 2012 $325,000 59923/0019
Aug 15, 2011 $306,500 57292/0566
Jun 8, 2010 $285,435 54791/0410
Aug 31, 2009 $301,200 53478/0049
Jan 31, 2007 $338,813 48925/0116
Aug 29, 2006 $312,500 48068/0246
Aug 23, 2006 $1 48037/0016
May 11, 2006 $350,000 47427/0544
Jun 15, 2004 $205,000 43057/0242
Oct 16, 2003 $165,000 41210/0359
May 22, 2003 $222,000 39295/0497
Dec 4, 2002 $265,000 37261/0313
Aug 17, 2001 $204,500 33465/0401
Jul 17, 2001 $250,000 33268/0232
Jun 29, 2000 $137,500 31559/0026
Apr 27, 2000 $189,000 31292/0020
Nov 24, 1998 $1 29420/0261
Apr 29, 1998 $90,000 28509/0011
Jun 6, 1997 $96,000 27367/0486
Dec 5, 1995 $1 25872/0254
Feb 28, 1995 $49,900 25200/0293
Feb 18, 1994 $100 24280/0489
Sep 1, 1993 $92,000 32172/0367
Dec 1, 1983 $1,000 00000/0000
Nov 23, 1979 $18,000 13843/0501
Aug 3, 1979 $28,000 13755/0564
Jul 31, 1979 $26,400 13751/0436

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

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 601 382
Year built 1,910 9,999
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Feb 27, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
9999
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
382 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

New Construction

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Year Built 9999
Living Area 382 sq ft
Lot Size 9,999 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Elevator

Exterior

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Elevator
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 9999
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
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Parking & Garage

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Location

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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

285 Harvard Street # 203, 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

3 schools
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
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-
Cambridgeport School
0.4 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3
Improved 94 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
263 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
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
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

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Jan 7, 2026
$2,300
Original listing
Agent: Oriana Van Daele Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 7, 2026 New Listing Added $2,300

Market Statistics

Days on Market
53 days
Price per Sq Ft
$6

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID BB904286
Office MLS ID AN2606
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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