280 Harvard Street # 1A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$346,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
876
Sq Ft
$395
Price/Sq Ft
1978
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
49
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 15, 2009 • MLS# 70903617 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $359,000
Final Sale Price: $346,000
Difference: $13,000 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
49
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $410
Sale $/sq ft: $395
This property sold for $395 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 49 days on market before selling.

About this home

Superb location in Mid-Cambridge. Harvard St. Condominium between Harvard and Central Square near T and shopping in 7-story building with elevator. 1st Floor corner unit with 876 sf. 2 Bedrooms, master bath, bonus 1/2 bath and balcony. Complete with gas heat, central AC, newer floors and a deeded, off-street parking space. Reasonable, monthly fees include heat/hot water. Laundry and storage area in lower level. Call listing agent for appt. and more details.

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Property History

Market Insights

51.9%
Price Range
50
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73488646
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 18, 2026
$719,000
MLS #73488646 - Active
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Sold
Jun 30, 2009
$346,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 50
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Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2009
$359,000
Original listing
Agent: Bill Aibel Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $2,628 $347,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,628
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$327
Per month
Assessed Value
$347,600

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1978
Living Area 876 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $2,628
Assessed Value $347,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $327
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Special Assessment Paid In Full By Seller. Building Is 70% Owner-occupied.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 1A
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements, Certificate Of Insurance (6)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 50 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1978
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
876 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1978
Effective Year (Renovated): 1978
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Individual
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
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 | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.5 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
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 | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 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 | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 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 | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.7 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.9 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.0 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
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 | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

280 Harvard Street # 1A, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bill Aibel
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB923756
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:46 AM EDT
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