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#73325884, Denman Drapkin Group, Listing Office: Compass
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196 Prospect St Cambridge, MA 02139
$2,499,000 List price
$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
2,556 sqft
0.07 acres
$978 / sqft
House
Property details
About 196 Prospect St
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. NEW- Plumbing, HVAC, electr
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(Extended)
(Extended)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,556 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.07 Acres
Year built1854
ParkingOff Street
MLS #73288874
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- MLS Number: 73288874
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
- Office Phone: (617) 864-4430
- Listing Agent: Nathan Long
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2006 | Home Sold | $300,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,026,500 | $6,005 |
| 2020 | $1,003,800 | $5,772 |
| 2019 | $897,700 | $5,332 |
| 2018 | $804,300 | $5,059 |
| 2017 | $745,700 | $4,840 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Cambridgeport
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•89 Elm St
6
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public District PK-5
0.3 mi
•225 Windsor St
4
King Open
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•850 Cambridge St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $118,466. The majority of Cambridge, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
0%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
62%
100k-200k
9%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
65%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
5%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
49%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Live Theatre
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Mercedes
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 196 Prospect St
This home is located at 196 Prospect St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02139 in the Inman Square neighborhood. This 2,556 square foot home, which was built in 1854, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,499,000.
Over 11 listings were sold over their listed price in December 2024 in Cambridge, MA. In the same period over 17 listings were sold below the listed price and 4 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA decreased by 26.1% between November and December 2024. In December 2024, listings were on the market for 46 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,165,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.