Tim McDonald
(508) 796-8265
54 Total Sales
4 in Mid-Cambridge
$620K - $2.1M Price Range
280 Harvard St Unit 5A Cambridge, MA 02139
Mid-Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $865,300
2
Beds
2
Baths
871
Sq Ft
9,999
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 9,999 Sq Ft lot
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Martin Luther King, Jr. School Rated A
- Property is near public transit and schools
- 3-minute walk to Wilder Play Area
About This Home
As of August 2023Beautiful 2-bed and 2-full bath condo with a reserved garage parking in Cambridge Central Sq. 12-m lease. 9/8/2025 Available.
Beautiful 2-Beds and 2-full bath corner unit condo with gorgeous city view, on the 5th floor of an elevator building in the heart of mid-Cambridge. Close to Central Sq Red-Line and buses, Inman Sq, Harvard and MIT, Kendall Sq, whole foods, restaurants and clubs. The unit has an open floor plan, a modern kitchen with granite breakfast bar and dishwasher, a very large living room with a balcony with beautiful view, a spacious master bedroom with a private bathroom and walk-in closet. Hard-wood floor in bedrooms and tiled floor in kitchen, living room, and bathrooms. Central air conditioning. In unit washer/dryer. Reserved garage parking, heating, hot water, and storage included. 12-m lease. 871 Sq. Ft. 9/8 Available.
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Condo Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Year Built
- Built in 1978
Lot Details
- 9,999
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- 871 Sq Ft Home
- Entry on the 5th floor
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Central Heating
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,500
- Property Available on 8/15/23
- Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, parking
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 407230
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
Amenities
- Shops
- Laundry Facilities
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
280H T
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Hamid Alizadeh
Senne
Buyer's Agent
Philip Hou
Splice Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
7.83%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,300
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 1985
Bought by
Mckinnon Richard E
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Mid-Cambridge, MA
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Tim McDonald
-
Lynette Glover
Lynette Glover
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(781) 429-3094
54 Total Sales
1 in Mid-Cambridge
$1,499,000 Price
-
Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
(781) 512-8233
103 Total Sales
1 in Mid-Cambridge
$480,000 Price
-
Bill Gehan
Bill Gehan
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
(781) 549-0309
65 Total Sales
2 in Mid-Cambridge
$2M - $2.2M Price Range
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Joan Bissdorf
Joan Bissdorf
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(781) 776-5511
61 Total Sales
1 in Mid-Cambridge
$1,775,000 Price
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Joseph Karam
Joseph Karam
Responds QuicklyNortheast Development & Investment, Inc.
(857) 343-8631
10 Total Sales
1 in Mid-Cambridge
$619,900 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $620,000 | -- | ||
| Mckinnon Richard E | $46,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Off Market | $3,750 | -- | -- | |
| 08/16/2025 08/16/25 | For Rent | $3,750 | +7.1% | -- | |
| 08/16/2023 08/16/23 | Rented | $3,500 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 05/11/2023 05/11/23 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/28/2023 04/28/23 | For Rent | $3,500 | +32.1% | -- | |
| 10/25/2016 10/25/16 | Rented | $2,650 | -3.6% | -- | |
| 09/27/2016 09/27/16 | Price Changed | $2,750 | -6.8% | $3 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/10/2016 09/10/16 | Price Changed | $2,950 | -1.7% | $3 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/01/2016 09/01/16 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 07/06/2016 07/06/16 | Sold | $620,000 | +7.8% | $712 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/21/2016 05/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/18/2016 05/18/16 | For Sale | $575,000 | -- | $660 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $4,699 | $740,000 | $0 | $740,000 |
| 2024 | $4,308 | $727,700 | $0 | $727,700 |
| 2023 | $4,234 | $722,500 | $0 | $722,500 |
| 2022 | $4,186 | $707,100 | $0 | $707,100 |
| 2021 | $4,024 | $687,800 | $0 | $687,800 |
| 2020 | $3,885 | $675,700 | $0 | $675,700 |
| 2019 | $3,736 | $628,900 | $0 | $628,900 |
| 2018 | $3,645 | $579,500 | $0 | $579,500 |
| 2017 | $3,472 | $535,000 | $0 | $535,000 |
| 2016 | $3,355 | $479,900 | $0 | $479,900 |
| 2015 | $3,326 | $425,300 | $0 | $425,300 |
| 2014 | $3,210 | $383,000 | $0 | $383,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Anita Lin
Landlord's Agent in 2023
Anita Lin
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(617) 584-3377
87 Total Sales
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John Huang
Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2023
John Huang
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(617) 901-5558
19 Total Sales
-
Charles Sanderson
CS
Tenant's Agent in 2023
Charles Sanderson
Senne
(617) 314-9400
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The Abundant Group
Seller's Agent in 2016
The Abundant Group
Real Broker MA, LLC
(617) 992-0978
2 in this area
11 Total Sales
-
HA
Seller's Agent in 2016
Hamid Alizadeh
Senne
-
Erik Pearson
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Erik Pearson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
(617) 910-8969
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73104495
APN: CAMB-000118-000000-000051-000005A
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