$620,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2016

280 Harvard St Unit 5A Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
871 Sq Ft
1978 Built

Recently Sold

$712 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2016

Minutes from Harvard and Central Square, this rare 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condominium has a bright and open feel! Decent closet space throughout this unit with wall to wall carpeting in the bedrooms and ceramic tile in the spacious living room & finally you'll have room for a sectional! A large kitchen sports "retro" tile with ample cabinetry w/dishwasher & disposal. This unit features central air, a deeded garage space and private balcony with city views! Near the T, restaurants, shopping and more-don't miss out on an opportunity to enter the vibrant Cambridge real estate market! With a walk score of 93, this unit will not last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hamid Alizadeh

Senne Listed on: 05/18/2016

Senne

Last Buyer's Agent

Philip Hou

Splice Realty

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,699

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Unit Level: 5
  • Unit Placement: Upper, Corner
  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, University
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor, 10X10
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: First Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 8X10
  • Living Room: First Floor, 12X20
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 11X14
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • No Living Levels: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Balcony

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Under
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
  • Heating: Central Heat
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condominium Name: 280 Harvard House Condominium
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • No Units: 31
  • Unit Building: 5A

Fee Information

  • Fee Interval: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Zoning: C1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
280H T
Bought by
Yang Jun and Xia Cindy
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
$846,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$226,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.43%

Purchase Details

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

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $620,000 --
Deed $46,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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 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 $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

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Anita Lin

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    (617) 584-3377

    96 Total Sales

    Anita Lin
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    John Huang

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    14 Total Sales

    John Huang
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Charles Sanderson

    Senne

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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

    16 Total Sales

    The Abundant Group
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  • H

    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

    17 Total Sales

    Erik Pearson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72008023

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

This home is located at 280 Harvard St Unit 5A, Cambridge, MA 02139 and is currently priced at $620,000, approximately $711 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 280 Harvard St Unit 5A is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Prospect Hill Academy Charter School and Saint Paul's Choir School.

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