Excellent location, just two blocks from Central Sq. T and rare to find one bedroom unit with parking and low condo fees. Within walking distance is Cambridge City Hall, schools, restaurants and entertainment venues. MIT and Harvard are conveniently close by. Inside, the unit features high ceilings that create a bright, open feel, along with elegant double doors connecting the bedroom and living area, adding character and flexibility to the layout. 24 hour notice for showings.
For sale
$599,000
252 Harvard St APT 1, Cambridge, MA 02139
1beds
558sqft
Condominium
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$591,600 Zestimate®
$1,073/sqft
$300/mo HOA
What's special
Bright open feelHigh ceilings
- 9 days |
- 526 |
- 12 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Berry 978-315-0300,
Simply Sell Realty 978-315-0300
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73544003
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Living room
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 558
- Total interior livable area: 558 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 558
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: M:00090 L:0002100001,403520
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Roof: Tar/Gravel,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer
- HOA fee: $300 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,073/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $509,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,082
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
Estimated market value
$591,600
$562,000 - $621,000
$2,935/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+774.5%$1,073/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73544003 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/1995 | Sold | $68,500$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,082 +12.1% | $485,300 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $2,749 -3.5% | $464,400 -4.4% |
| 2023 | $2,848 -0.6% | $486,000 +0.5% |
| 2022 | $2,864 +2.2% | $483,700 +1% |
| 2021 | $2,803 +2.4% | $479,100 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $2,738 +4.5% | $476,200 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,621 +4.1% | $441,200 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $2,518 +8.8% | $400,300 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $2,314 +12.4% | $356,600 +21.1% |
| 2016 | $2,059 +1.1% | $294,500 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $2,036 +3.9% | $260,300 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $1,959 -3.6% | $233,800 -0.4% |
| 2013 | $2,033 +3.2% | $234,800 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $1,970 +3.9% | $232,300 |
| 2011 | $1,896 +9.8% | $232,300 +3.9% |
| 2010 | $1,726 +2.1% | $223,600 |
| 2009 | $1,690 +1.7% | $223,600 -1% |
| 2008 | $1,662 -4.6% | $225,800 -3% |
| 2007 | $1,742 | $232,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cambridgeport SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10The Amigos SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: King Open
- Middle: Putnam Upper
- High: Ridge & Latin
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- The Port - Area 4
- 252 Harvard St Apartment 1
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