287 Harvard St # 79, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$760,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$849,900
Final Sale Price:
$760,000
Difference:
$89,900 (-10.6%)
Performance Metrics
89.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
266
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,118
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,000
This property sold for $1,000 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 10.6% below the original asking price.
At 266 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
About this home
Beautiful 2 bedroom corner penthouse unit with spectacular views of the Boston skyline and northern Cambridge. Large living room/dining room with parquet floors, 2 good size bedrooms and spacious fully equipped galley kitchen with new dishwasher and new microwave. Bonus: large parking spot assigned to this unit in garage which fits 2 cars tandem as well as large storage space assigned to this unit. Conveniently located on a residential street between Harvard University and M.I.T., very close to Mass Ave, Central Square, the Red Line, Whole Foods, Cambridge City Hall, plenty of restaurants and coffee shops, bookstores and parks. This can be an excellent residence for you or an investment opportunity!
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Property History
Market Insights
5.1%
Price Range
268
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73565322
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 19, 2026
$759,000
MLS #73565322 - Active
Sold
Oct 2, 2019
$760,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 268
Listed for Sale
Nov 10, 2018
$799,900
Original listing
Agent: Effie Treon
Office: Treon Realty Group
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $759,000 | - | - | MLS #73565322 - Active |
| 10/02/2019 | ✓ Sold | $760,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/10/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $799,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,432 | $545,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,432
Tax Year 2018
HOA Fee
$310
Monthly
Assessed Value
$545,600
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1970
Living Area
760 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick, Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Under, Tandem, Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,432
Assessed Value
$545,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$310 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
24
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Unit Is Currently Rented At $2700 Per Month(furnished) And Garage Parking Spot Is Rented Separately For $225 Per Month, Tenant Has Lease Until May 31st, 2020 Refrigerator Included In Sale As Well As Owners Furniture.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
79
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
268 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
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1970
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s)
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
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Under, Tandem, Assigned
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
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
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
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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Neighborhood
Central Square
287 Harvard St # 79, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Effie Treon
Listing Office
Treon Realty Group
Office Phone
617-327-2100
Agent MLS ID
BB980615
Office MLS ID
AN4907
Listing Data Updated
Oct 2, 2019 7:46 PM EDT
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