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280 Harvard St # 1A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Harvard Square
$775,000
$719,000
Est. $4,768/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
876
Sq Ft
$821
Price/Sq Ft
1978
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
117
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$56,000 Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488646 Copied! • Updated Jun 5, 2026

About this home

Located on Harvard Street between Central and Inman Squares, this corner unit offers 876 sq. ft. of well-designed living space in a professionally managed elevator building. The floor-through layout features two bedrooms, a full bath, a bonus half bath, and an open-concept living and dining area leading to a private balcony. Enjoy abundant natural light, gas heat, central A/C, and updated flooring. Additional amenities include one deeded off-street parking space, exclusive storage, common laundry, a bike rack, and a secure lobby for package deliveries. The monthly condo fee includes heat and hot water. With easy access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall, and Union Squares, this home is ideal for both owner-occupants and investors seeking a low-maintenance unit in the heart of Cambridge.Currently leased at $3,600/month through 9/1/2026

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
7.2%
Price Range

Property Timeline

↓
Price Reduced
Jun 1, 2026
$719,000 $56,000 (-7.23%)
From $775,000 to $719,000 (-7.2%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: Siyin Qu Office: eXp Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $4,520 $694,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,520
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$556
Monthly
Assessed Value
$694,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1978
Living Area 876 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features None
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,520
Assessed Value $694,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $556 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 15
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 1A
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 79 days

Property Overview

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

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:
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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Harvard Square

280 Harvard St # 1A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Siyin Qu
Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Office Phone 888-854-7493
Agent MLS ID CN221841
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated Jun 5, 2026 3:05 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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