NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Harvard St Unit 5A Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $817,000 - $1,071,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
871 Sq Ft
9,999 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 6, 2016

Last sale price $620,000 $712 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,191 / mo

Highlights

  • 9,999 Sq Ft lot
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Wilder Play Area

About This Home

As of August 2023

Beautiful 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.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Anita Lin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington Listed on: 04/28/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Co-Listed By

John Huang

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Last Renter's Agent

Charles Sanderson

Senne

Senne

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

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

9,999 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2023-08-15
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3500

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Entry Level: 5
  • CoOp Comp: 50/50
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Living Area: 871
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6753

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, University
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 407230
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

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
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
$890,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$270,217
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1985
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$620,000 --
$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

  • Anita Lin

    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Anita Lin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    (617) 584-3377

    91 Total Sales

    Anita Lin
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  • John Huang

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    John Huang

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    (617) 901-5558

    17 Total Sales

    John Huang
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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

    13 Total Sales

    The Abundant Group
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Hamid Alizadeh

    Senne

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  • Erik Pearson

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Erik Pearson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

    (617) 910-8969

    14 Total Sales

    Erik Pearson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73104495

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000118-000000-000051-000005A

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

280 Harvard St Unit 5A, Cambridge, MA

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