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280 Harvard St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$915,200
Est. $5,665/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,047
Sq Ft
$874
Price/Sq Ft
1978
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 4, 2018 • MLS# 72302341 Copied!

About this home

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a 2 bedrooms Penthouse with a magnificent 800SF terrace with Panoramic views of Boston and Cambridge. Centrally located in mid-Cambridge, this home as it all; Breathtaking views from every window, open and bright modern floor plan, Renovated Kitchen and bath, central air, good closet. and a 94 Walking scores. Professionally managed, pet-friendly, elevator building with a deeded garage parking space and an extra storage unit. Perfectly situated between MIT and Harvard. Blocks to Red Line T, Restaurants, Wholefoods and easy access to Boston, Mass Pike & the Charles River. OPEN HOUSE Friday 5-6:30 Sat./Sun 11:30-1:30. Call now!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,047 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $799,000
Final Sale Price: $915,200
Difference: +$116,200 (+14.5%)
Performance Metrics
114.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $763
Sale $/sq ft: $874
This property sold for $874 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 39 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$874/sq ft
Area Average
$405/sq ft
Difference
+115.9%

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 1,047 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,528
Assessed Value $697,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

280 Harvard St, 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

29.4%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73429086
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Previously Sold
Oct 1, 2025
$1,132,000
MLS #73429086
Sold
May 4, 2018
$915,200
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 4, 2018
$799,000
Original listing
Agent: Melanie Collard Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 1, 2025 Sold $1,132,000
Apr 4, 2018 New Listing Added $799,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$874

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $4,528 $697,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,528
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$460
Monthly
Assessed Value
$697,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Melanie Collard
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID BB802701
Office MLS ID AC1396
Listing Data Updated May 6, 2018 10:49 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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