Welcome to Harvard Street, in the heart of Cambridge's vibrant Port neighborhood. Designed and renovated by architects, the well-maintained building holds three condominiums. 178A is a sunny tri-level unit, with two bedrooms and two full baths, and features tasteful updates, wood floors, in-unit laundry, and a fabulous back deck that feels like a tree house. There's also a delightful common-use rear brick patio. A high-efficiency furnace and tankless water heater provide heat and hot water. Fletcher-Maynard Academy is nearby, along with Greene-Rose Heritage Park and playground, and the many hip restaurants, coffee shops, and bars of Kendall and Central squares. An urban oasis awaits you!
Sold for $1,170,000
$1,170,000
178 Harvard St #178A, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
1,487sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1886
-- sqft lot
$1,374,000 Zestimate®
$787/sqft
$5,863 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,374,000
$1.25M - $1.50M
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High-efficiency furnaceTankless water heaterIn-unit laundryTwo bedroomsWood floorsTasteful updatesSunny tri-level unit
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Listed by:
Bigelow/Irving 617-719-2196,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Allison Avramovich
Sumner Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73514088
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit
Features
- Closet, Recessed Lighting, Entry Hall
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,487
- Total interior livable area: 1,487 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,487
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Garden, Rain Gutters
Details
- Parcel number: 402248
- Zoning: C1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle,Slate,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $350 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $787/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,303,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,429
- Date on market: 6/17/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $1,170,000-1.3%$787/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73514088 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Pending sale | $1,185,000$797/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,185,000+169.3%$797/sqft |
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| 11/21/2003 | Sold | $440,000$296/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,887 +8% | $1,242,000 +0.7% |
| 2024 | $7,303 +15.3% | $1,233,600 +14.2% |
| 2023 | $6,332 +0.4% | $1,080,600 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $6,307 +3.3% | $1,065,400 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,107 +7.4% | $1,044,000 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $5,687 +4.3% | $989,000 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $5,451 +3.9% | $917,700 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $5,245 +4.2% | $833,800 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $5,032 +11.4% | $775,300 +20% |
| 2016 | $4,516 +1% | $646,000 +13% |
| 2015 | $4,471 +3.7% | $571,800 +11.2% |
| 2014 | $4,310 +7.7% | $514,300 +11.3% |
| 2013 | $4,001 +3.2% | $462,000 +1% |
| 2012 | $3,877 +6.5% | $457,200 +2.4% |
| 2011 | $3,642 +5.7% | $446,300 |
| 2010 | $3,445 +2.1% | $446,300 |
| 2009 | $3,374 +1.7% | $446,300 -1% |
| 2008 | $3,316 -3% | $450,600 -1.4% |
| 2007 | $3,419 | $457,100 |
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Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fletcher/Maynard AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0 mi
- 7/10Cambridge Street Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
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- The Port - Area 4
- 178 Harvard St Unit 178A
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