$769,000

280 Harvard St Unit 1A Cambridge, MA 02139

$9,132
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
876 sqft
$878 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 280 Harvard St Unit 1A

Located on Harvard Street between Central and Inman Squares, this corner unit offers 876 sq. ft. of well-designed living space in a professionally managed elevator building. The floor-through layout features two bedrooms, a full bath, a bonus half bath, and an open-concept living/dining area leading to a private balcony. Enjoy abundant natural light, gas heat, central A/C, and updated flooring.Additional amenities include one deeded off-street parking space, exclusive storage, common laundry, a bike rack, and a secure lobby for package deliveries. Monthly condo fee includes heat and hot water. With easy access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall, and Union Squares, this home is ideal for both owner-occupants and investors seeking a low-maintenance unit in the heart of Cambridge. Currently rented for $3,600 till 8/31/2025 and $3,750 till 8/31/2026. Option to deliver vacant.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingCentral Air
Size876 sqft
Year built1978
MLS #73383969

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Exterior: Porch
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $769,000
  • Price/SqFt: $877
  • HOA Amount: $556 Monthly
  • Directions: Googlemap
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 876 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 73383969
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: eXp Realty
  • Office Phone: (888) 854-7493
  • Listing Agent: Siyin Qu

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Nearby schools

8

Cambridgeport

Public District PK-5

0.3 mi

89 Elm St

6

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

225 Windsor St

8

Martin Luther King Jr.

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

102 Putnam Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $84,397. Most Cambridge, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
18%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

71%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
50%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 280 Harvard St Unit 1A

The listing price of 280 Harvard St Unit 1A property is $769,000.

The property 280 Harvard St Unit 1A is a condo located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139.

Active Listing: 280 Harvard St Unit 1A is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 280 Harvard St Unit 1A are: Cambridgeport (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Fletcher/Maynard Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Martin Luther King Jr. (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Putnam Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amigos School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cambridge Street Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Community Charter School of Cambridge (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

The property at 280 Harvard St Unit 1A has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 280 Harvard St Unit 1A is 876 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 280 Harvard St Unit 1A is 1978.

This home is located at 280 Harvard St Unit 1A in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02139 in the Central Square neighborhood. This 876 square foot home was built in 1978. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $769,000.

In May 2025 more than 28 listings in Cambridge, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 24 were sold below. In May 2025 in Cambridge, MA there were 16.3% more homes for sale than in April. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $1,180,111, while the average time on the real estate market was 34 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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