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  • $855,900

    280 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    2beds
    874sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1978
    -- sqft lot
    $855,900 Zestimate®
    $979/sqft
    $3,966 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $855,900

    $805,000 - $916,000

    $3,966/mo

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    What's special

    Central air conditioningCharming balconyLots of closet space

    Spacious 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms in a secure building in a beautiful neighborhood. Rent includes a covered in-building GARAGE PARKING SPOT. Lots of closet space AND an added storage unit in the garage! Unit is on 4th floor with a charming balcony and floor to ceiling sliding windows. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, heat and hot water included. Ready for move-in date October 1st 2025 (negotiable). NO BROKER FEE!! It is a 6 min walk to central square station on the red line and a 15 min walk to Harvard Square, Harvard University and MIT. Whole Foods is around the corner just a 3 minute walk. You can enjoy all the beautiful shops and restaurants Cambridge has to offer at your doorstep. This beautiful unit is currently being renovated with fresh paint, flooring, and premium finishes. Coin operated washer and dryer in the building, and ELEVATOR to all floors. Heat and hot water payed by owner. 6-12 months

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Elevator, Storage
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 874 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Bicycle storage, Heating included in rent, Hot water included in rent, Living room, Secured entry
    Lot
    • Features: Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00118L00051000LA

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1978

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $3,000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/20/2025Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
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    10/14/2025Listed for rent$3,000-14.3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/5/2023Listing removed--
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    5/23/2023Listed for rent$3,500+22.8%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    8/31/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    8/22/2022Listed for rent$2,850-9.5%$3/sqft
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    7/3/2022Listing removed--
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    6/2/2022Listed for rent$3,150+21.2%$4/sqft
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    5/19/2021Listing removed--
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    5/13/2021Listed for rent$2,600+8.3%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    3/20/2020Listing removed$2,400$3/sqft
    Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem
    3/4/2020Listed for rent$2,400-4%$3/sqft
    Source: Edge Realty Advisors Report a problem
    3/23/2018Listing removed$2,500$3/sqft
    Source: Brandon Keane -- w/ Benoit Realty Report a problem
    3/1/2018Listed for rent$2,500$3/sqft
    Source: Brandon Keane -- w/ Benoit Realty Report a problem
    8/8/2017Listing removed$2,500$3/sqft
    Source: Oxford Street Realty #72197511 Report a problem
    8/1/2017Price change$2,500-7.4%$3/sqft
    Source: Oxford Street Realty #72197511 Report a problem
    5/20/2017Listed for rent$2,700+28.6%$3/sqft
    Source: Oxford Street Realty Report a problem
    9/1/2016Sold$625,000+53.9%$715/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    8/3/2012Listing removed$2,100$2/sqft
    Source: Oxford Street Realty Report a problem
    7/7/2012Listed for rent$2,100$2/sqft
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    5/27/2010Sold$406,000+290.4%$465/sqft
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    7/29/1994Sold$104,000$119/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,521 +9%$712,000 +1.6%
    2024$4,148 +1.8%$700,600 +0.7%
    2023$4,076 +0.3%$695,600 +1.4%
    2022$4,062 +2.9%$686,200 +1.7%
    2021$3,948 +3.8%$674,900 +2%
    2020$3,805 +8.8%$661,700 +12.4%
    2019$3,496 +2.7%$588,500 +8.7%
    2018$3,404 +3.7%$541,200 +7.1%
    2017$3,281 +3.8%$505,500 +11.8%
    2016$3,162 +1%$452,300 +13%
    2015$3,130 +4%$400,300 +11.5%
    2014$3,009 -1.2%$359,100 +2.1%
    2013$3,047 +3.1%$351,800 +1%
    2012$2,954 +3.9%$348,300
    2011$2,842 +5.7%$348,300
    2010$2,689 +2.1%$348,300
    2009$2,633 +1.8%$348,300 -0.9%
    2008$2,587 -2.6%$351,500 -1%
    2007$2,656 $355,100

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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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