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278 Harvard # 3, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$2,150
Est. $211/month
1
Baths
270
Sq Ft
$8
Price/Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
21
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$100 Listed Aug 6, 2024 • MLS# 73274336 Copied!

About this home

Available now! Charming studio between Central and Harvard Squares on a leafy Mid-Cambridge street. High ceilings, hardwood floors, and large windows on two exposures for great natural light. Currently set up with a lofted bed which can be removed upon request, and additional furniture or bikes can be provided for no cost. Off street parking available for $150 and heat and hot water included! Laundry is located right downstairs.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HSU, NIEN HSI, TR OF THE
Mailing Address ZEE ASSOCIATES, LINCOLN, MA, 01773

Land Use

Use Code 112
Description Apartments (8+ units)
Zoning C-1
Style MULT-RESDNCE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $3,486,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,466,800 $2,019,200 $3,486,000 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Sep 1, 1992 $232,500 22352/0226

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2018.

Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 6,070 270 ✗
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
270 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 270 sq ft
Lot Size 99,999 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
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Neighborhood

Central Square

278 Harvard # 3, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Year 15
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Aug 6, 2024
$2,150
Original listing
Agent: James G. Fay Office: Street & Company

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 6, 2024 New Listing Added $2,150 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
21 days
Price per Sq Ft
$8
Total Price Drop
-$100

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent James G. Fay
Listing Office Street & Company
Agent MLS ID BB922554
Office MLS ID BB4786
Listing Data Updated Jul 31, 2025 9:01 PM EDT
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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