Beautiful 2-bedroom corner penthouse offering spectacular panoramic views of the Boston skyline and Cambridge. Filled with natural light, this bright and spacious home features a comfortable living/dining room with classic parquet floors, two generously sized bedrooms, and a well-appointed and fully applianced kitchen. A rare and valuable amenity is the large deeded garage parking space accommodating two cars in tandem, along with a generous private storage area assigned to the unit.Ideally situated on a quiet residential street between Harvard University and MIT, with convenient access to Mass Ave, Central Square, the Red Line, Whole Foods, HMart, Cambridge Public Library, and an abundance of restaurants, cafés, shops, bookstores, parks, and museums. An exceptional opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a penthouse residence with outstanding views, parking, storage, and a prime Cambridge location.
Pending
$759,000
287 Harvard St APT 79, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
760sqft
Condominium
Built in 1970
-- sqft lot
$779,800 Zestimate®
$999/sqft
$386/mo HOA
What's special
Classic parquet floorsTwo generously sized bedroomsQuiet residential streetFilled with natural lightBright and spacious home
- 17 days
- 479
- 21
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Fei 617-515-7232,
United Real Estate, LLC 781-453-8818
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73565322
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Parquet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 760
- Total interior livable area: 760 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 760
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Assigned, Tandem
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Details
- Parcel number: 405363
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $386 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $999/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $713,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,882
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
Estimated market value
$779,800
$741,000 - $819,000
$3,416/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Pending sale | $759,000$999/sqft |
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| 8/29/2026 | Contingent | $759,000$999/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,000-0.1%$999/sqft |
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| 12/20/2019 | Listing removed | $3,000$4/sqft |
Source: United Real Estate, LLC #72599411 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,000+7.1%$4/sqft |
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| 10/2/2019 | Sold | $760,000-5%$1,000/sqft |
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| 4/17/2019 | Price change | $799,900-2.4%$1,053/sqft |
Source: Treon Realty Group #72422447 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2019 | Price change | $819,900-3.5%$1,079/sqft |
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| 11/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $849,900+141.4%$1,118/sqft |
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| 6/5/2013 | Listing removed | $2,800$4/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Treon Realty #71504768 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2013 | Price change | $2,800-6.7%$4/sqft |
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| 4/7/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,000$4/sqft |
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| 10/31/2003 | Sold | $352,000$463/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,330 +9.8% | $681,900 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $3,942 +0.2% | $665,800 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $3,933 +0.3% | $671,100 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $3,920 +4.1% | $662,200 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $3,764 +2.8% | $643,400 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,662 +4.1% | $636,800 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $3,519 +2.5% | $592,400 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $3,432 +4.6% | $545,600 +7.9% |
| 2017 | $3,282 +4.2% | $505,700 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $3,150 +0.9% | $450,600 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $3,123 +8.3% | $399,400 +16% |
| 2014 | $2,884 -1.9% | $344,200 +1.4% |
| 2013 | $2,941 +3.1% | $339,600 +1% |
| 2012 | $2,852 +3.9% | $336,300 |
| 2011 | $2,744 +5.7% | $336,300 |
| 2010 | $2,596 +2.1% | $336,300 |
| 2009 | $2,542 +1.8% | $336,300 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $2,497 -2.7% | $339,300 -1.1% |
| 2007 | $2,566 | $343,000 |
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