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

$614,600 Zestimate^®

$814/sqft

$3,638 Estimated rent

Home value

$614,600

$572,000 - $664,000

$3,638/mo

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What's special

Well-proportioned bedroomsAbundant natural light

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.

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 & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Cambridge

HOA & financial

HOA

HOA fee: $433 monthly
Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Other

Other facts

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