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  • $630,400

    285 Harvard St APT 412, Cambridge, MA 02139

    1beds
    600sqft
    Apartment
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $630,400 Zestimate®
    $1,051/sqft
    $2,859 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $630,400

    $593,000 - $668,000

    $2,859/mo

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    What's special

    Newer heating systemNewer kitchen and appliances

    Updated, bright 1-bed unit in an exceptionally well-maintained historic brick building on unbeatable Harvard St. Almost all the best things in Cambridge are within walking distance: Harvard, MIT, fine shops, restaurants, bookstores, and the Red Line stations. Safe and scenic neighborhood. No broker fee. Rent includes heat, hot water and water. UPDATED UNIT: - Newer kitchen and appliances. - Newer heating system. - Newer hardwood floors and paint throughout. WELL-MANAGED BUILDING: - Private lockable storage room in the basement. - Clean laundry room and common areas. - Camera-covered entrance for safer packages and better security. WALKING DISTANCE TO EVERYTHING: - 10 min walk to the Red Line Central Square Station. - 15 min walk to the Harvard campus. - 15 min walk to the MIT campus. Owner pays for heat, hot water, and water. Renter pays for gas and electricity. Last month's rent due at signing. No smoking allowed. Long-term tenants preferred.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 600 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating included in rent, Heating system: Baseboard, Hot water included in rent, Water included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00108L0002500412

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Water

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $2,895
    • Administrative fee: $0
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,051/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $515,500
    • Annual tax amount: $3,273
    • Date on market: 7/14/2026
    • Date available: 09/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/26/2026Listing removed$2,895$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/14/2026Listed for rent$2,895+20.6%$5/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/15/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    7/8/2021Listed for rent$2,400+20%$4/sqft
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    9/5/2020Listing removed$2,000$3/sqft
    Source: Move2Boston Group, LLC #72707189 Report a problem
    9/1/2020Price change$2,000-9.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Move2Boston Group, LLC #72707189 Report a problem
    8/19/2020Price change$2,200-8.3%$4/sqft
    Source: Move2Boston Group, LLC #72707189 Report a problem
    7/10/2020Price change$2,400-4%$4/sqft
    Source: Move2Boston Group, LLC #72685518 Report a problem
    7/6/2020Listed for rent$2,500+4.2%$4/sqft
    Source: Move2Boston Group, LLC #72685518 Report a problem
    9/12/2019Listing removed$2,400$4/sqft
    Source: Compass #72549248 Report a problem
    8/15/2019Sold$640,000+8.7%$1,067/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/14/2019Listed for rent$2,400+14.3%$4/sqft
    Source: Compass #72549248 Report a problem
    7/26/2019Listed for sale$589,000+122.3%$982/sqft
    Source: Channing Real Estate #72540737 Report a problem
    3/21/2018Listing removed$2,100$4/sqft
    Source: Channing Real Estate #72291760 Report a problem
    3/10/2018Listed for rent$2,100$4/sqft
    Source: Channing Real Estate #72291760 Report a problem
    2/22/2017Listing removed$2,100$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    2/2/2017Listed for rent$2,100$4/sqft
    Source: Weichert Realtors Report a problem
    12/4/2002Sold$265,000+167.4%$442/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/3/1997Sold$99,100$165/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,273 +11.7%$515,500 +4.1%
    2024$2,930 -2.9%$495,000 -3.9%
    2023$3,018 -0.6%$515,100 +0.5%
    2022$3,035 +2.2%$512,600 +1%
    2021$2,970 +8.8%$507,700 +7%
    2020$2,730 +4.5%$474,700 +7.9%
    2019$2,613 +3%$439,900 +9.1%
    2018$2,536 +6.2%$403,200 +9.6%
    2017$2,388 +6.8%$367,900 +15%
    2016$2,235 +1.1%$319,800 +13.2%
    2015$2,210 +4.6%$282,600 +12.1%
    2014$2,112 -3.4%$252,000 -0.2%
    2013$2,186 +3.2%$252,400 +1%
    2012$2,118 +3.9%$249,800
    2011$2,038 +5.7%$249,800
    2010$1,928 +2.1%$249,800
    2009$1,888 +1.7%$249,800 -1%
    2008$1,856 -4.6%$252,200 -3%
    2007$1,946 $260,100
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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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