280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139 – 2 bed 1 bath For Sale – 73429086
Overview
- Updated On:
- September 17, 2025
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- 73429086
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- 1 Garage Space
- 0 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1978
- 664.83 HOA Fee
Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Penthouse with a magnificent 950+ sq ft private deck and panoramic views. Imagine mornings that begin with coffee as the Boston skyline awakens before you, and evenings that end with glowing sunsets over Cambridge. Inside, walls of glass keep you connected to the sky, filling every room with light and sweeping vistas. With 2 bedrooms, a spacious bath, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, garage parking, and private storage, this Penthouse is both polished and well-appointed. The pet-friendly building has seen important updates, including a new roof, while the sellers went a step further and replaced the entire deck in 2024. The common areas are next on the list, and the sellers are open to help defray the cost of a future assessment. Just behind Central Sq, you’re moments from MIT, Harvard, Whole Foods, cafés & the Red Line. And at the end of the day, it all comes back to that extraordinary private deck and the views that make this a magical spot.
This property is listed by The May Group from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 1,048,000 |
| Living Area | 1,115.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Rooms | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73429086 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Uncovered Parking | 0 |
| Garage Parking | 1 |
| Water View | |
| Unit Level | 7 |
| Common Walls | No One Above |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | First Floor, In Unit |
| Lead Paint | None |
| Outdoor Space Available | Yes - Private |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Y |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof |
| Parking Features | Under, Off Street |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Wood, Tile, Vinyl |
Building Information
| Building Name | 280 Harvard House Condominium |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | 31 |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Association Amenities | Hot Water, Elevator(s) |
| Pool Features | |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Year Built | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | Mid-Rise |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | Y |
| Roof | Rubber |
Additional Details
| Community Features | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | The building's roof & PHC's private deck were replaced in '24. A couple broken seals. The building is currently getting estimates for additional exterior & interior work. Seller will escrow $12, 500 for potential future assessment for PHC. See agent. Measurements are approx. & for marketing purposes. |
| Last Updated | September 17, 2025 at 02:33am |
| Building Area Source | Measured |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 407252 |
| Original List Price | 1048000 |
| Listing Office | gibson sotheby's international realty |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6351.4 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 974000 |
| Tax Book Number | 70968 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Approximate |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | RES |
| Listing Agent | the may group |
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280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139 – 2 bed 1 bath For Sale – 73429086
$ 1,048,000
Status: Active Under Contract
280 Harvard Street, Cambridge MA 02139, Cambridge, , Middlesex 02139
Country: United States
Property Overview
MLS #: 73429086
Type: Condominium / Mid-Rise
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1978 (Approximate, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 1,115.00 ft2 (Total: 1115 Square Feet, Source: Measured)
Lot Size: (Area: Acres, SqFt: )
Total Rooms: 4
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name: 280 Harvard House Condominium
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 2 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 1 (Full: 1, Half: 0, Decimal: 1, Main Level: )
Basement: Y
Fireplaces: 0 ()
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
Window Features:
Door Features:
Accessibility:
Entry: Level 7, Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style:
Materials: Stone
Foundation: (Area: )
Roof: Rubber
Stories: 1 ()
Common Walls: No One Above
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Gas Range
Electric: Circuit Breakers (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation:
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Total: 0
Parking Features: Under, Off Street
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Lot Features:
View: (, Waterview Y/N: )
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: ()
Road Surface:
Road Responsibility:
Other Structures:
Horse Amenities:
Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space: Yes - Private
Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Association Fee: (Monthly)
Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Schools: E: , M: , H:
Zoning: RES ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management: Professional - Off Site
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Penthouse with a magnificent 950+ sq ft private deck and panoramic views. Imagine mornings that begin with coffee as the Boston skyline awakens before you, and evenings that end with glowing sunsets over Cambridge. Inside, walls of glass keep you connected to the sky, filling every room with light and sweeping vistas. With 2 bedrooms, a spacious bath, hardwood floors, in-unit laundry, garage parking, and private storage, this Penthouse is both polished and well-appointed. The pet-friendly building has seen important updates, including a new roof, while the sellers went a step further and replaced the entire deck in 2024. The common areas are next on the list, and the sellers are open to help defray the cost of a future assessment. Just behind Central Sq, you’re moments from MIT, Harvard, Whole Foods, cafés & the Red Line. And at the end of the day, it all comes back to that extraordinary private deck and the views that make this a magical spot.
Room Details
Living Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Dining Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Kitchen (): x ( sqft) - Features:
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units: 31
Units Owner Occupied: 9
Unit 1: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 2: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
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Unit 4: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Complex Complete:
Unit Building: PHC
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 6351.4 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 974000
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 70968 /
Parcel Number: 407252
Special Licenses:
Current Financing:
Gross Income: (Scheduled: )
Net Operating Income:
Operating Expense: (Water/Sewer: , Insurance: )
Financial Data Source:
APOD Available:
Tenant Pays:
Rent Includes:
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Lease Term: (Existing Type: )
Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
Insurance Required:
References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: The May Group (MLS ID: TEAM0215) / Team: CN225370, BB801187
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty (MLS ID: AN2064)
Agent (Property): 369593
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-09-10
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 1048000
Price Per SqFt (List): 939.91
Market Time (Property): 6 (Broker: 6, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Contingent
Possession:
Directions: Harvard Street between Bigelow and Inman Street
Disclosures: The building's roof & PHC's private deck were replaced in '24. A couple broken seals. The building is currently getting estimates for additional exterior & interior work. Seller will escrow $12, 500 for potential future assessment for PHC. See agent. Measurements are approx. & for marketing purposes., N
Lead Paint: None
Title 5:
Exclusions:
Contingency: Pending P&S
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Certificate of Insurance (Count: 5)
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: +/- 950 sf. private deck off the living room & primary bedroom & a 52sf private deck off 2nd bdrm. (Incl. Base: No, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 321)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date:
Close Price:
Price Per SqFt (Sold):
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-10-01T04:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-09-16
Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 2467476
Modification Timestamp: September 17, 2025 at 02:33am
Bridge Modification Timestamp: September 17, 2025 at 02:36am
Original Entry Timestamp: September 10, 2025 at 08:50pm
Status Change Timestamp: September 17, 2025 at 02:33am
Off Market Date:
Development Status:
Business Type:
