$748,000 - $849,123
RENTED MAY 16, 2025

280 Harvard St Unit PHB Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
837 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of May 2025

Top-floor 2BR/1.5BA unit with private balcony and central A/C. A modern kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious living room offers a comfortable layout. Located on desirable Harvard Street, close to Central, Harvard & Kendall Squares, Red Line T, Harvard, MIT, H-Mart, Whole Foods, YMCA, and Mass Ave shops/dining. Laundry in building. Exterior bike storage. Extra storage included. Garage parking available for $300/month. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to live in one of Cambridge’s most desirable neighborhoods!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Chris Chan

Move2Boston Group, LLC Listed on: 05/04/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Chris Chan

Move2Boston Group, LLC Listed on: 05/04/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Home Design

  • 837 Sq Ft Home
  • Entry on the 7th floor

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,300
  • Property Available on 6/1/25
  • Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, extra storage, laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number 407243

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,091

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-06-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(Lease),Term of Rental(12+)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3300

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Entry Level: 7
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 837
  • Living Area: 837
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2603
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.94
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 3.94
  • MAIN SO: AN2603

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: PHB

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 407243
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Momen Abdul and Momen Nasim B
Bought by
Chang Chu Chen Iris
Current Estimated Value
$797,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$81,682
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$737,364
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chang Chu Chen Iris $281,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chang Chu Chen Iris $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Rented $3,300 0.0% --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Under Contract -- -- --
05/04/2025 05/04/25 For Rent $3,300 +24.5% --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Rented $2,650 0.0% --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Under Contract -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Rent $2,650 0.0% --
06/03/2021 06/03/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Rent $2,650 -3.6% --
09/28/2019 09/28/19 Rented $2,750 0.0% --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Price Changed $2,750 -5.2% $3 / Sq Ft
08/21/2019 08/21/19 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $3 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 For Rent $3,000 +3.4% --
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
08/25/2018 08/25/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/15/2018 08/15/18 For Rent $2,900 -- --
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 $5,091 $801,700 $0 $801,700
2024 $4,655 $786,400 $0 $786,400
2023 $4,578 $781,300 $0 $781,300
2022 $4,528 $764,900 $0 $764,900
2021 $4,359 $745,100 $0 $745,100
2020 $4,236 $736,700 $0 $736,700
2019 $4,071 $685,400 $0 $685,400
2018 $3,971 $631,300 $0 $631,300
2017 $3,765 $580,200 $0 $580,200
2016 $3,646 $521,600 $0 $521,600
2015 $3,620 $462,900 $0 $462,900
2014 $3,494 $416,900 $0 $416,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Chris Chan

    Move2Boston Group, LLC

    (617) 447-3616

    7 Total Sales

    Chris Chan
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  • Ilona Kuphal

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ilona Kuphal

    Compass

    (617) 592-2310

    15 Total Sales

    Ilona Kuphal
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Matthew Pfund

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties

  • Sugandha Singh

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sugandha Singh

    Stuart St James, Inc.

    (781) 985-4489

    2 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Sugandha Singh
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Reza Lashkari

    Real Broker MA, LLC

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73369416

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000118-000000-000051-PH000000B

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

280 Harvard St Unit PHB, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 280 Harvard St Unit PHB, Cambridge, MA 02139 since 04 May 2025 and is currently priced at $797,281. This property was built in 1978. 280 Harvard St Unit PHB 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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