RENTED JUN 30, 2025

Estimated Value: $3,580,000 - $4,828,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft
$6,416/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 5-minute walk to Harvard Square Station
  • Jogging Path
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Cambridge Common Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

AWESOME LOCATION IN HARVARD SQUARE!!!!! in an historic house with its own Wikipedia entry. Built in 1856, this third floor apartment with 1-bed, 1-study, 1-bath provides charm, convenience, and bragging rights! Updated and refreshed kitchen and bath, gorgeous original pine floors ready for your favorite area rug, you will live in a sun-filled space, right next to the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a short block from the Cambridge Common, in one direction, and Brattle St. in the other.The original pine floors extend handsomely into the kitchen. The sun-lit study offers 5 windows on three sides for studying or working remotely. Available immediately. Landlord is wonderful and willing to offer an extended lease to August 31, 2026. Email or text list agent for video. This location is ideal for anyone studying or working near Harvard Square or who wants to be near Red Line.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Rita Guastella

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 06/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Renter's Agent

Rita Guastella

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 06/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,092

Year Built

  • Built in 1856

Lot Details

  • 9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 650 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Entryway
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Linen Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,900
  • Rent includes snow removal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 411172

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,092

Year Built

Built in 1856

Lot Details

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Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2900

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Year Built: 1856
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic
  • Year Round: Yes
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Study, Entry Hall, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet - Linen, Closet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Living Area: 650
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Snow Removal
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 411172
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Alfaro Anibal and Alfaro Prudence C
Bought by
Alfaro Gustavo A and Alfaro Rosanna Y
Current Estimated Value
$4,170,682

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1990
Sold by
Alfaro Anibal
Bought by
Alfaro Gustavo A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alfaro Gustavo A $636,000 --
Alfaro Gustavo A $90,412 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Alfaro Gustavo A $50,000
Previous Owner Alfaro Gustavo A $225,000
Previous Owner Alfaro Gustavo A $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 For Rent $2,900 +16.0% --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/02/2021 05/02/21 Price Changed $2,500 -10.7% $4 / Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Price Changed $2,800 -6.7% $5 / Sq Ft
01/20/2021 01/20/21 For Rent $3,000 +20.0% --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Rent $2,500 -- --
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $23,092 $3,636,500 $2,102,300 $1,534,200
2024 $21,254 $3,590,200 $2,085,400 $1,504,800
2023 $19,838 $3,385,300 $2,077,000 $1,308,300
2022 $18,327 $3,095,700 $1,902,500 $1,193,200
2021 $17,321 $2,960,800 $1,867,000 $1,093,800
2020 $16,122 $2,803,800 $1,786,700 $1,017,100
2019 $14,434 $2,430,000 $1,505,000 $925,000
2018 $14,843 $2,359,800 $1,497,300 $862,500
2017 $14,831 $2,285,200 $1,427,800 $857,400
2016 $13,844 $1,980,600 $1,234,900 $745,700
2015 $14,287 $1,827,000 $1,157,700 $669,300
2014 $14,737 $1,758,600 $1,126,800 $631,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73394780

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000169-000000-000088