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278 Harvard # 4, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$2,500
Est. $213/month
1
Baths
320
Sq Ft
$8
Price/Sq Ft
99,999
Lot Sq Ft
Apartment
Type
103
Days on Market
Pending Listed Oct 11, 2024 • MLS# 73301548 Copied!

About this home

Charming FURNISHED studio in perfect mid-Cambridge location, minutes to Central Square and Harvard. Laundry in the building and heat and hot water included, plus off street parking available for $150/month. No pets, no undergrads. May be offered unfurnished. Security deposit may be required depending on applicant's qualifications.

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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 6,070 320 ✗
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
320 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 320 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

No financial details available

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
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Location

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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

278 Harvard # 4, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.2 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.5 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.1 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.1 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.9 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.0 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
NuVu Innovation School
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.0 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2024
$2,500
Original listing
Agent: James G. Fay
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Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2024
$2,500
Original listing
Agent: James G. Fay Office: Street & Company

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 25, 2026 Sold $2,300 —
Oct 11, 2024 New Listing Added $2,500 —
Oct 11, 2024 New Listing Added $2,500 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
103 days
Price per Sq Ft
$8

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent James G. Fay
Agent MLS ID BB922554
Office MLS ID AN9724
Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 1:04 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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