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287 Harvard Street # 55, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$406,000
Est. $2,569/month
1
Baths
390
Sq Ft
$1,041
Price/Sq Ft
1970
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 2, 2016 • MLS# 72015674 Copied!

About this home

Wonderful opportunity to own this 5th floor studio in desirable location! Nestled halfway between Harvard and Central Square this area has a walk score of 94. Close proximity to an array of restaurants, shops, and public transportation including the Central Square Red Line. Freshly painted throughout with numerous updates including refinished hardwood floors, brand new appliances and kitchen countertop. Comes with one deeded covered parking space, extra storage and a well maintained laundry facility in the basement. The building is pet friendly and has an elevator. Heat and hot water included in condo fee!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ATANASSOVA, IODITA TRUSTEE
Mailing Address 2130 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $713,600
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,182
CPA Surcharge 3% ($108)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,290

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $713,600 $713,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 2, 2025 $625,000 84315/0365
Oct 16, 2024 $100 83353/0165
Aug 28, 2024 $1 83179/0444
May 13, 2024 $434,000 82763/0382
Apr 26, 2024 $1 82702/0366
Jun 5, 2023 $10 81616/0568
Jun 6, 2022 $1 80237/0194
Mar 25, 2022 $666,000 79880/0001
Jan 19, 2022 $680,000 79556/0291
Nov 19, 2021 $670,000 79185/0124

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Dec 25, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remove 1/2 of bathtub wall tiles,Replace bathtub, replace shower valve,  install new tiles on walls.
By MCK Remodeling & Painting Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:62195
Closed $5,400
Jun 19, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
remove existing finishes in bathroom, install new plumbing fixtures, tile, refinish existing hardwood floors
By HTR Construction, Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:49538
Closed $28,553
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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1970
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
390 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $369,900
Final Sale Price: $406,000
Difference: +$36,100 (+9.8%)
Performance Metrics
109.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $948
Sale $/sq ft: $1,041
This property sold for $1,041 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,041/sq ft
Area Average
$374/sq ft
Difference
+178.1%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1970
Living Area 390 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $1,967
Assessed Value $251,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1970
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

287 Harvard Street # 55, 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
1.8 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
0.5 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

99.4%
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7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73538680
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🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 19, 2026
$2,450
MLS #73538680 - Active
Sold
Jul 25, 2016
$406,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Sold
Jul 25, 2016
$406,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2016
$369,900
Original listing
Agent: Meg Steere Office: Century 21 Commonwealth
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Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2016
$369,900
Original listing
Agent: Meg Steere Office: Century 21 Commonwealth

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 19, 2026 Sold $2,450
Jun 2, 2016 New Listing Added $369,900
Jun 2, 2016 New Listing Added $369,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,041

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $1,967 $251,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,967
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$152
Monthly
Assessed Value
$251,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Meg Steere
Agent MLS ID CT003632
Office MLS ID BB6008
Listing Data Updated Jul 26, 2016 9:48 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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