285 Harvard St # 306, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$285,435
1
Beds
1
Baths
592
Sq Ft
$482
Price/Sq Ft
1910
Year Built
Condominium
Type
16
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 21, 2010 • MLS# 71068704 Copied! • Updated Jun 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $300,000
Final Sale Price: $285,435
Difference: $14,565 (-4.9%)
Performance Metrics
95.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $507
Sale $/sq ft: $482
This property sold for $482 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.9% below the original asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

You will want to get rid of your car for this charming one bedroom in a Harlow designed elevator building, with old school charm that is convenient to all the best of Cambridge. Freshly painted and freshly refinished hardwood floors. Bright, rear facing, third floor unit with basement storage. Common laundry and bicycle storage in basement. Convenient to Harvard, Inman, and Central Squares and all of their amenities including Whole Foods and the Red Line. Walkscore 97!

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Property History

Market Insights

55.7%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73385806
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Previously Sold
Aug 4, 2025
$645,000
MLS #73385806
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Sold
Jun 7, 2010
$285,435
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Apr 21, 2010
$300,000
Original listing
Agent: James Daniel Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $1,928 $249,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,928
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$260
Per month
Assessed Value
$249,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1910
Living Area 592 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $1,928
Assessed Value $249,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $260
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 25
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Estate Sale. Sale Is Subject To License To Sell.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 306
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
592 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1910
Effective Year (Renovated): 1966
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

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 | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.5 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
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 | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 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 | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 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 | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.9 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.0 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
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 | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

285 Harvard St # 306, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent James Daniel
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB301018
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated Jun 1, 2025 12:17 AM EDT
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