252 Harvard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

$599,000

$559,900

Est. $3,588/month

1

Beds

1

Baths

558

Sq Ft

$1,003

Price/Sq Ft

1916

Year Built

1

Parking

Condominium

Type

11

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$39,100 Listed Jul 1, 2026 • MLS# 73544003 Copied! • Updated Jul 12, 2026

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About this home

This one-bedroom condo, part of a 6-unit association, boasts an excellent location with off-street parking and low condo fees. Just two blocks from Central Square T, it's conveniently situated near MIT, Harvard University, entertainment, restaurants, and local city services.

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Property History

Market Insights

1

Price Changes

6.5%

Price Range

Property Timeline

↓

Price Reduced

Jul 12, 2026

$559,900 $39,100 (-6.53%)

From $599,000 to $559,900 (-6.5%)

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jul 1, 2026

$599,000

Original listing

Agent: Lisa Berry Office: Simply Sell Realty

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/12/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$559,900	$39,100	-	From $599,000 to $559,900 (-6.5%)
07/01/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$599,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$3,082	$509,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$3,082

Tax Year 2026

HOA Fee

$300

Per month

Assessed Value

$509,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1916

Living Area 558 sq ft

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Steam

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Fireplace None

Basement N

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof Tar/gravel, Other

Features Patio

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Stone/gravel

Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,082

Assessed Value $509,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300

Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["Garden"]

Unit/Building 1

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 11 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1916

Bedrooms

1

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

558 sq ft

Total Rooms

3

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

14 x 16

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

12 x 14

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: N

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1916

Structure Type: Garden

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Tar/Gravel, Other

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Stone/Gravel

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

< 0.1 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

1.7 mi

Grades PK-08

Shady Hill School

1.9 mi

Grades PK-08

Cambridge Montessori School

2.0 mi

Grades PK-06

Cambridge Friends School

2.0 mi

Grades PK-08

A

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

2.3 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.

2.9 mi

Grades 01-12

Fayerweather Street School

3.1 mi

Grades PK-08

A-

Cambridgeport School

0.2 mi | #212 of 824 | Score: 54.3

Improved 94 spots from last year

-3.9 below state avg

263 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Allium Montessori School

1.2 mi

Grades 01-06

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

0.6 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

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.6 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

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

0.8 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

2.2 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

0.3 mi

Grades 08-12

Farr Academy School

0.4 mi

Grades 07-12

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

0.9 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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252 Harvard St # 1, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Berry

Listing Office Simply Sell Realty

Office Phone 978-315-0300

Agent MLS ID G0003000

Office MLS ID AN5558

Listing Data Updated Jul 12, 2026 4:25 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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