196 Prospect St

2,556 Sq. Ft.
$910 / Sq. Ft.
2,556
Sq. Ft.
$910
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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. ---Sunday/1/25/2026 open house cancelled due to weather. ---Sunday/1/25/2026 open house cancelled due to weather ---
  1. Listed by Nathan Long • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details for 196 Prospect Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

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Property Details for 196 Prospect Street

StatusActive
MLS #73403427
Days on Market210
Taxes$6,912 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1854
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Nathan Long
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Building Information for 196 Prospect Street

Stories-Year Built1854Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 2,881 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,908 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,332

Property Taxes

$576

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Prospect Street

General Details
Property Details
  • 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
Features
Interior Features
  • 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
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • 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
Utilities
  • 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 Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: 403229
  • Assessments: $1,167,600
  • Book: 01601
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: C-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 196 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

Taxable ValueLand$601,100Additions$1,319,300Total$1,920,400
Tax Record2025$12,195 ($1,016 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,349 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,349 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,162 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,881 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1854ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00087 L:00007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 196 Prospect Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
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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196 Prospect Street is a single family home for sale in Cambridge, MA 02139. This property was listed for sale on July 11, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, it's currently listed at $2,325,000. It has been on the market for a total of 210 days and was last sold on April 17, 2023. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include Cambridgeport School, The Amigos School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 196 Prospect Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 2,556 sqft single family home built in 1854.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Nathan Long

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