$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

Senne

Last Buyer's Agent

Philip Hou

Splice Realty

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%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$873,783

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$253,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1985
Bought by
Mckinnon Richard E

Map

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

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
08/16/2023 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

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

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

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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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