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280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,132,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,115
Sq Ft
$1,015
Price/Sq Ft
1978
Year Built
1
Garage Space
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 10, 2025 • MLS# 73429086 Copied! • Updated Oct 2, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,048,000
Final Sale Price: $1,132,000
Difference: +$84,000 (+8.0%)
Performance Metrics
108.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $940
Sale $/sq ft: $1,015
This property sold for $1,015 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 9 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
$1,015/sq ft
Area Average
$314/sq ft
Difference
+222.9%

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

About this home

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Penthouse with a magnificent 950+ sq ft private deck and panoramic views. Imagine mornings that begin with coffee as the Boston skyline awakens before you, and evenings that end with glowing sunsets over Cambridge. Inside, walls of glass keep you connected to the sky, filling every room with light and sweeping vistas. With 2 bedrooms, a spacious bath, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, garage parking, and private storage, this Penthouse is both polished and well-appointed. The pet-friendly building has seen important updates, including a new roof, while the sellers went a step further and replaced the entire deck in 2024. The common areas are next on the list, and the sellers are open to help defray the cost of a future assessment. Just behind Central Sq, you’re moments from MIT, Harvard, Whole Foods, cafés & the Red Line. And at the end of the day, it all comes back to that extraordinary private deck and the views that make this a magical spot.

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Property History

Market Insights

19.2%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 1, 2025
$1,132,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Sep 10, 2025
$1,048,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72302341
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 4, 2018
$915,200
MLS #72302341

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,351 $974,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,351
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$665
Monthly
Assessed Value
$974,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1978
Living Area 1,115 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features Open Floorplan, Slider, Living/dining Rm Combo

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $6,351
Assessed Value $974,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $665 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 9
Seller Disclosures The Buildings Roof & Phcs Private Deck Were Replaced In 24. A Couple Broken Seals. The Building Is Currently Getting Estimates For Additional Exterior & Interior Work. Seller Will Escrow $12, 500 For Potential Future Assessment For Phc. See Agent. Measurements Are Approx. & For Marketing Purposes.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building PHC
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures +/- 950 sf. private deck off the living room & primary bedroom & a 52sf private deck off 2nd bdrm.
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Certificate Of Insurance (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,115 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
7

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
11 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen
10 x 10
Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedroom2
10 x 10
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Balcony / Deck, Slider
Master Bedroom
13 x 12
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Deck - Exterior, Slider

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Bathroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Slider, Living/Dining Rm Combo
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Nearby Schools

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Neighborhood

280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent The May Group
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID TEAM0215
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Oct 2, 2025 7:14 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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