285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

Cambridge, MA 02139

$690,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
601 Sq. Ft.
$1,148 / Sq. Ft.
601
Sq. Ft.
$1,148
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This dreamy, Mid-Cambridge penthouse condominium is in a classic Harlow building with an elevator. A quintessential Cambridge abode with lovely views among the treetops. The condominium is in an unbeatable location, centrally located between Harvard, Central, and Inman Squares and equidistant to Harvard and MIT campus. Restaurants, entertainment, and shopping are at your fingertips. The condo offers oak wood flooring, a cheerful kitchen with a gardening window, solid wood cabinets, butcher block...This dreamy, Mid-Cambridge penthouse condominium is in a classic Harlow building with an elevator. A quintessential Cambridge abode with lovely views among the treetops. The condominium is in an unbeatable location, centrally located between Harvard, Central, and Inman Squares and equidistant to Harvard and MIT campus. Restaurants, entertainment, and shopping are at your fingertips. The condo offers oak wood flooring, a cheerful kitchen with a gardening window, solid wood cabinets, butcher block counters, and a double bowl farmhouse sink. A living room connects with a pass-through window looking into the bright and spacious dining nook. From the bedroom, a beautiful steel-framed window overlooks the courtyard; this room comfortably fits a king-sized bed. The full bathroom has a walk-in shower with a teak fold-up shower chair and a linen closet. The building offers common laundry, private storage, and a bike room—Heat & hot water are included in the condo fee. Tenanted until 7/31/22.

Property Details for 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Style
Low-Rise
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Top/Penthouse, Corner

Location

Sold By Fitkova Realty Group, Miroslava Fitkova

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 01:39 PM

Property Details for 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

StatusSold
MLS #72987265
Days on Market13
Taxes$3,129 / year
HOA Fees$333 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1910
CountyMiddlesex County

Building

285 Harvard Condominium

50 UnitsBuilt in 1910

Location

Sold By Fitkova Realty Group, Miroslava Fitkova

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Building Information for 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

Building/Complex285 Harvard CondominiumFloor4Stories-Residences50Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1910

Payment Calculator

$4,359 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,766

Property Taxes

$261

HOA Dues

$333

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Property Information for 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 601.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 50
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse, Corner
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Window AC
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Condominium Is Tenanted Until July 31st,2022.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 405424
  • Assessments: $511,300
  • Book: 71070
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: 285 Harvard Street Condominiums
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 405
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 4.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$499,900Total-
Tax Record2024$2,959 ($247 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt601 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt601 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1910ZoningC2ACountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00108 L:0002500405

Schools near 285 Harvard Street, Unit 405

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
King Open
PublicPK to 5

The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Cambridgeport
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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