287 Harvard St # 79, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$730,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$759,000
Final Sale Price:
$730,000
Difference:
$29,000 (-3.8%)
Performance Metrics
96.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$999
Sale $/sq ft:
$961
This property sold for $961 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.8% below the original asking price.
With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Beautiful 2-bedroom corner penthouse offering spectacular panoramic views of the Boston skyline and Cambridge. Filled with natural light, this bright and spacious home features a comfortable living/dining room with classic parquet floors, two generously sized bedrooms, and a well-appointed and fully applianced kitchen. A rare and valuable amenity is the large deeded garage parking space accommodating two cars in tandem, along with a generous private storage area assigned to the unit.Ideally situated on a quiet residential street between Harvard University and MIT, with convenient access to Mass Ave, Central Square, the Red Line, Whole Foods, HMart, Cambridge Public Library, and an abundance of restaurants, cafés, shops, bookstores, parks, and museums. An exceptional opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a penthouse residence with outstanding views, parking, storage, and a prime Cambridge location.
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Property History
Market Insights
3.9%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Sep 30, 2026
$730,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
Status: Active under contract
Aug 29, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Aug 24, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Aug 19, 2026
$759,000
Original listing
Agent: Susan Fei
Office: United Real Estate, LLC
Listed for Sale
Aug 19, 2026
$759,000
Original listing
Agent: Susan Fei
Office: United Real Estate, LLC
Previous Transaction - MLS #72422447
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Oct 2, 2019
$760,000
MLS #72422447
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | ✓ Sold | $730,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/29/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 08/24/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 08/19/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $759,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/19/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $759,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/02/2019 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $760,000 | - | - | MLS #72422447 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,882 | $713,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,882
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$386
Per month
Assessed Value
$713,600
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1970
Living Area
760 sq ft
Stories
1
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Central, Baseboard
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Parquet
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
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
Assigned, Tandem
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,882
Assessed Value
$713,600
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$386
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Property Tax Does Not Include Residential Tax Exemption Of $3403/yr
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
79
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
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
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
760 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Building
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1970
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick, Stone
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, 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
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Assigned, Tandem
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
|
#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
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
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 St # 79, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Susan Fei
Listing Office
United Real Estate, LLC
Office Phone
781-453-8818
Agent MLS ID
CN208332
Office MLS ID
AN1807
Listing Data Updated
Oct 3, 2026 1:52 PM 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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