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287 Harvard Street # 59, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$650,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
760
Sq Ft
$855
Price/Sq Ft
1970
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
12
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 8, 2017 • MLS# 72128463 Copied! • Updated May 4, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $549,900
Final Sale Price: $650,000
Difference: +$100,100 (+18.2%)
Performance Metrics
118.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $724
Sale $/sq ft: $855
This property sold for $855 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 18.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Wonderful, sunny, Condo with City views, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large living room, Galley kitchen and generous closets. Recently painted and refinished Oak parquet floors. There is 1 covered parking space, basement storage and laundry. Professional management company and a reasonable condo fee of $295 p/mo including heat, water & sewer, hot water, Master Ins., landscaping, snow, trash removal and elevator. 54 Units, 25 owners, 2 commercial & 1 parking space per management company. The Owner-Occupied units =46% per management company. All and any offers due Tuesday at 12 noon. Please make them good until Wednesday 6:00 pm. Please Email offers to gary.luongo@nemoves.com .

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Property History

Market Insights

26.6%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73571454
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 3, 2026
$749,000
MLS #73571454 - Active
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Sold
May 1, 2017
$650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Mar 8, 2017
$549,900
Original listing
Agent: Gary Luongo Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $3,010 $430,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,010
Tax Year 2016
HOA Fee
$295
Monthly
Assessed Value
$430,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1970
Living Area 760 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s), Individual
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Parquet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features City View(s)
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Total Spaces 1
Electric 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $3,010
Assessed Value $430,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $295 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 25
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Condo Is Vacant And Was Recently Painted And Oak Parquet Floors Refinished. See Attached Disclosures.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 59
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents Floor Plans (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1970
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
760 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Individual
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
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
1.8 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
0.5 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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287 Harvard Street # 59, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gary Luongo
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB301035
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated May 4, 2017 9:27 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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