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287 Harvard St #79 Cambridge — Photo 1 of 10

287 Harvard St #79 Cambridge — Photo 1 of 10

$759,000

287 Harvard St #79, Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Beds

2

Baths

1

SqFt

760

Style

Condominium

Built

1970

Beautiful 2-bedroom corner penthouse offering spectacular panoramic views of the Boston skyline and Cambridge. Filled with natural light, this bright and spacious home features a comfortable living/dining room with classic parquet floors, two generously sized bedrooms, and a well-appointed and fully applianced kitchen. A rare and valuable amenity is the large deeded garage parking space accommodating two cars in tandem, along with a generous private storage area assigned to the unit.Ideally situated on a quiet residential street between Harvard University and MIT, with convenient access to Mass Ave, Central Square, the Red Line, Whole Foods, HMart, Cambridge Public Library, and an abundance of restaurants, cafés, shops, bookstores, parks, and museums. An exceptional opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a penthouse residence with outstanding views, parking, storage, and a prime Cambridge location.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$999/sqft
Local Avg (Cambridge)$859/sqft
16% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Cambridge, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$759,000
Annual Taxes$4,882
HOA Fee$386

Parking

Garage2
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms4
FireplacesNone
FlooringWood, Tile, Parquet
BasementN

Climate & Utilities

HeatingCentral, Baseboard
CoolingWall Unit(s)
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionBrick, Stone
RoofRubber
Foundation--
ZoningRES

Property & Lot

Acres--
SqFt Lot--
Lot Features--

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails • Medical Facility

Geography

Population

40,033

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$135K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

67.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

Full Cambridge, MA market report ZIP 02139 market data
Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Susan Fei

Listing Office: United Real Estate, LLC

MLS® Number: 73565322

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