Opportunity awaits at 285 Harvard Street! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium offers incredible potential in a prime Cambridge location. An estate sale, the unit is ready for updates and personalization, presenting a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking to create their own home or investment property. The layout features a spacious living area, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and abundant natural light. Ideally situated between Central and Harvard Squares, residents enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, universities, public transportation, and all that Cambridge has to offer. A rare chance to add value and make this property truly your own in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Sold for $609,000
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$609,000
285 Harvard St APT 408, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
748sqft
Condominium
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$625,000 Zestimate®
$814/sqft
$3,437 Estimated rent
Home value
$625,000
$575,000 - $675,000
$3,437/mo
Zestimate® history
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Well-proportioned bedroomsAbundant natural light
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Listed by:
Lento + Rivkind Real Estate Team 617-699-9823,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston 617-266-4430
Bought with:
Lento + Rivkind Real Estate Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73434045
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 748
- Total interior livable area: 748 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 748
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Details
- Parcel number: M:00108 L:0002500408,405391
- Zoning: C2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $433 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $814/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $575,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,651
- Date on market: 1/15/2026
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $609,000+5.9%$814/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434045 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Contingent | $574,900$769/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434045 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $574,900$769/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434045 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,651 +10.1% | $575,000 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $3,315 -0.1% | $559,900 -1.1% |
| 2023 | $3,318 +0.4% | $566,200 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $3,305 +2.2% | $558,200 +1% |
| 2021 | $3,234 +2.9% | $552,900 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $3,143 +4.4% | $546,600 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $3,010 +3% | $506,700 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,922 +5.1% | $464,500 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $2,780 +5.2% | $428,300 +13.3% |
| 2016 | $2,642 +1.1% | $377,900 +13% |
| 2015 | $2,614 +4.6% | $334,300 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $2,499 -2% | $298,200 +1.3% |
| 2013 | $2,550 +3.2% | $294,500 +1% |
| 2012 | $2,472 +3.9% | $291,500 |
| 2011 | $2,379 +5.7% | $291,500 |
| 2010 | $2,250 +2.8% | $291,500 +0.7% |
| 2009 | $2,188 +1.7% | $289,400 -1% |
| 2008 | $2,151 -4.3% | $292,200 -2.7% |
| 2007 | $2,247 | $300,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John M. Tobin Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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Estimated market value
$625,000
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02139
- Mid-Cambridge
- 285 Harvard St Apartment 408
