196 Prospect St






























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- Listed by Nathan Long • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Property Details for 196 Prospect Street
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Property Details for 196 Prospect Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73403427 |
| Days on Market | 210 |
| Taxes | $6,912 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Attached |
| Year Built | 1854 |
| County | Middlesex County |
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Building Information for 196 Prospect Street
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Property Information for 196 Prospect Street
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
- Living Area: 2556.0
- Color: Blue
- SqFt with Basement: No
- Property Attached: Yes
- Single Family Type: Attached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
- Num of Baths: 5.0
- Num of Full Baths: 4
- Num of Half Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
- DoorFeatures: French Doors
- FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Interior Features: French Doors
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- SpaYN: No
- Construction: Stone
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Lot Description: Other
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Roof Material: Shingle
- Covered Spaces: .00
- Garage: No
- Garage Parking: Off-Street, Leased, On Street Permit
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Off-Street, Leased, On Street Permit
- Parking Features: Off-Street, Leased, On Street Permit
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Water: Public
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
- Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
- Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom4 Level: Third
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
- Kitchen Level: First
- Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
- Room Living Room Level: First
- UFFI: Unknown
- Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
- WARRANTY: No
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Disclosures: One parking space is leased from next door neighbor. Seller pays $400/month for the parking. The current lease of parking ends Dec 2026.
- Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
- Tax ID: 403229
- Assessments: $1,167,600
- Book: 01601
- Tax Year: 2024
- Zoning: C-1
- Beds Total: 4
- Foundation: Stone
- Cooling Zones: 3
- Heat Zones: 3
- Adult Community: No
Property History for 196 Prospect Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73403427 | $2,325,000 | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73403427 | $2,350,000 | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Expired MLS PIN #73288874 | $2,399,000 | — |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Expired MLS PIN #73288874 | $2,515,000 | — |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73288874 | $2,550,000 | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1509580809 | $910,000 | +6.7% / yr |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Expired MLS PIN #72934924 | $1,010,000 | — |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Temporarily Withdrawn MLS PIN #72934924 | $1,010,000 | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #72934924 | — | |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Contingent MLS PIN #72934924 | — | |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72934924 | $1,080,000 | — |
| Apr 4, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #193775697 | $300,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73403427 | $2,325,000 |
| 07/11/2025 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73403427 | $2,350,000 |
| 06/30/2025 | Expired MLS PIN #73288874 | $2,399,000 |
| 12/09/2024 | Expired MLS PIN #73288874 | $2,515,000 |
| 09/11/2024 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73288874 | $2,550,000 |
| 04/17/2023 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1509580809 | $910,000 +6.7% / yr |
| 03/31/2023 | Expired MLS PIN #72934924 | $1,010,000 |
| 02/24/2023 | Temporarily Withdrawn MLS PIN #72934924 | $1,010,000 |
| 04/05/2022 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #72934924 | — |
| 04/05/2022 | Contingent MLS PIN #72934924 | — |
| 01/18/2022 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72934924 | $1,080,000 |
| 04/04/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #193775697 | $300,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 196 Prospect Street
Schools near 196 Prospect Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cambridgeport School PublicPK to 5 | ||
The Amigos School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Public9 to 12 | ||
King Open School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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