$1,395,000
SOLD JAN 27, 2020

178 Harvard St Unit 178 Cambridge, MA 02139

The Port Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,341 Sq Ft
$325/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$596 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wet Bar
  • French Doors
  • 1-minute walk to Squirrel Brand Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

Architecturally unique loft-style townhouse. This sprawling home combines a classic vintage feel with modern features, ready for you to add your own finishing touches. Dramatic vaulted ceilings, mosaic tile floor in the kitchen, exposed brick/beam, large bay windows & lots of sunlight are a just a few characteristics that stand out in this 3-level home. The more you look the more you find! Flexible use defines this open-concept living space. A true live/work/play space unfolds as you pass through its storefront style entry-way. Through the rear of the unit, find multi-level decks, hot tub & a big common patio/garden area with storage/bike shed. Beautifully detailed exterior was painted this year. Updated electrical, newer A/C system, newer Navien tankless hot water heater, wood-burning stove, in-unit laundry & lots of storage make this property a real find! Excellent transportation options in nearby Central & Kendall Squares. Whole Foods 2 blocks away. Harvard & MIT within 1 mile.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Stephens

Compass Listed on: 12/02/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Reynolds

Longwood Residential, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

HOA Fees

  • $325 per month

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • French Doors
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00075 L:0010800178

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Townhouse, Loft, Attached
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 595.90
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 178
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1886

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Wetbar, French Doors
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Basement, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet - Walk-in
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Basement, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Basement, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half
  • No Rooms: 8
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Wet bar, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Open Floor Plan, Gas Stove
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Other Room 1: Name: Loft, On Level: Second Floor, Skylight, Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Open Floor Plan
  • Other Room 2: Name: Office, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Recessed Lighting
  • No Living Levels: 3
  • Main Lo: AN4870
  • Main So: AC1259
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2341.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate, Rubber
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Insulation Feature: Full
  • Exterior Unit Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: On Street Permit

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 325.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Association Security: Fenced

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 877700.00
  • Page: 122
  • Parcel Number: M:00075 L:0010800178
  • Zoning: C1

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5214.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 402249

Multi Family

  • No Units: 3
  • No Units Owner Occ: 3

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Sold $2,106,000 -6.4% $900 / Sq Ft
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2022 02/16/22 For Sale $2,250,000 +61.3% $961 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Sold $1,395,000 0.0% $596 / Sq Ft
01/13/2020 01/13/20 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2020 01/08/20 Price Changed $1,395,000 -6.7% $596 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $639 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72597343

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)