196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,325,000
Est. $12,532/month
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,556
Sq Ft
$910
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1854
Year Built
147
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$25,000 Open House Listed Jul 11, 2025 • MLS# 73403427 Copied!

About this home

---MOTIVATED SELLER! $5000 CLOSING CREDIT FROM SELLER!--- Welcome to this luxury townhome centrally situated between Harvard and MIT, near Central T Station, and less than 1 mile from Kendall Sq. This well-designed, just completed gut renovated residence boasts 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths of unparalleled contemporary luxury living. You are warmly greeted by the vestibule before stepping into a comfortable multi-purpose space with French doors, presented as an open living and formal dining area and which could work well as a first-floor bedroom too. The sleek sophisticated kitchen with high-end finishes features a generous central island ideal for entertaining, a wet bar and Thermador appliances. A laundry closet and a half-bathroom are conveniently located on the first floor. The second floor offers two spacious ensuite bedrooms with elegant bathrooms. The third-floor suite offers a large, bright ensuite bedroom with high ceiling height. A full basement provides a ton of storage space.

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,556 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Open House Schedule

07
Dec
Sunday, December 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1854
Living Area 2,556 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,912
Assessed Value $1,167,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1854
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

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Neighborhood

196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Year 15
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Jul 11, 2025
$2,325,000
Original listing
Agent: Nathan Long Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 11, 2025 New Listing Added $2,325,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
147 days
Price per Sq Ft
$910
Total Price Drop
-$25,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,912 $1,167,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,912
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,167,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Nathan Long
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID CN249699
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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