RENTED SEP 18, 2025

285 Harvard St Unit 404 Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $447,000 - $593,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
370 Sq Ft
$1,338/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2020

Last sale price $410,000 $1,108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,807/month

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Laundry Facilities
  • 1-minute walk to Wilder Play Area
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2025

Great Location Studio -Rent includes heat and water. Elevator building with coin-operated laundry in the basement. Video tour available – text me to schedule a showing!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Zimo Chen

Kwan Realty Inc. Listed on: 08/02/2025

Last Renter's Agent

The Movement Group

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,544

Year Built

  • 1910

Home Design

  • Apartment
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 370 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Utilities

  • No Cooling

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,250
  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 405413

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,544

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: No
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: No
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2250

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 370
  • Living Area: 370
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN8359
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 405413
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Jan 6, 2020
Sold by
Rodriguez and Orellana Manuel
Bought by
Wang Shuangxi and Wang Yang
Seller's Agent
Robert Scott
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Robert Scott
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.53%
Current Estimated Value
$494,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,922
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2004
Sold by
Attia Farag A
Bought by
Rodriguez-Orellana Manuel and Pizarro Maria Dolores

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1997
Sold by
Bleckinger Rt and Lingelbach Joanne C
Bought by
Attia Farag A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,000
Interest Rate
7.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1988
Sold by
Keefe Neil D
Bought by
Lingelbach Joanne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,400
Interest Rate
10.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wang Shuangxi $410,000 None Available
Rodriguez-Orellana Manuel $205,000 --
Attia Farag A $80,000 --
Lingelbach Joanne C $63,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rodriguez-Orellana Manuel $75,000
Previous Owner Lingelbach Joanne C $64,200
Previous Owner Lingelbach Joanne C $64,000
Previous Owner Lingelbach Joanne C $50,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Off Market $2,250 -- --
08/02/2025 08/02/25 For Rent $2,250 0.0% --
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Sold $410,000 -2.4% $1,114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/27/2019 11/27/19 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2019 11/18/19 Price Changed $420,000 -1.2% $1,141 / Sq Ft
11/16/2019 11/16/19 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $1,155 / Sq Ft
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $425,000 -- $1,155 / 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 $2,544 $400,700 $0 $400,700
2024 $2,265 $382,600 $0 $382,600
2023 $2,194 $374,400 $0 $374,400
2022 $2,205 $372,500 $0 $372,500
2021 $2,019 $345,100 $0 $345,100
2020 $1,894 $329,400 $0 $329,400
2019 $1,813 $305,200 $0 $305,200
2018 $1,793 $279,700 $0 $279,700
2017 $1,702 $262,300 $0 $262,300
2016 $1,610 $230,400 $0 $230,400
2015 $1,592 $203,600 $0 $203,600
2014 $1,522 $181,600 $0 $181,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Z

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Zimo Chen

    Kwan Realty Inc.

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  • The Movement Group

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    The Movement Group

    Compass

    (781) 854-1624

    342 Total Sales

    The Movement Group
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  • Robert Scott

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Robert Scott

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (617) 417-2442

    2 Total Sales

    Robert Scott
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73412739

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000108-000000-000025-000404

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

285 Harvard St Unit 404, Cambridge, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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