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. NEW- Plumbing, HVAC, electr
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1854
Living Area: 2,556 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone: (617) 864-4430
Listing Agent: Nathan Long
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 4
Total Bedroom Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Patio
Parking Information:
Parking: Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Other
Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Public District Grades 9-12
Amigos School, Public District Grades PK-8
Cambridgeport, Public District Grades PK-5
Martin Luther King Jr., Public District Grades PK-5
Fletcher/Maynard Academy, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Mass. Ave to Prospect St.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,550,000
Price Per SqFt: $998/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $6,005
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $1.4M more than the Median Sold Price and $89/SqFt more than other homes in Cambridge, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73288874
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone: (617) 864-4430
Listing Agent: Nathan Long
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Apr 04, 2006
Apr 04, 2006Home Sold
$300,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$6,005
$1,026,500
2020
$5,772
$1,003,800
2019
$5,332
$897,700
2018
$5,059
$804,300
2017
$4,840
$745,700
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Cambridgeport
89 Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school0.13 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
8
/10
Martin Luther King Jr.
359 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school0.19 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
8
/10
Amigos School
15 Upton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
High School
6
/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
459 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school0.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Cambridgeport
89 Elm St
Distance between this listing and this school0.13 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
8
/10
Martin Luther King Jr.
359 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school0.19 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
/10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor St
Distance between this listing and this school0.32 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Amigos School
15 Upton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.66 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Cambridge Street Upper School
850 Cambridge St
Distance between this listing and this school0.45 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
290 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.63 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
459 Broadway
Distance between this listing and this school0.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
50 Essex St
Distance between this listing and this school0.19 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-12
5
/10
Community Charter School of Cambridge
245 Bent St
Distance between this listing and this school0.78 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $118,466. Typical income of Cambridge, MA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 196 Prospect St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 196 Prospect St property is $2,550,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 196 Prospect St is a house located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 196 Prospect St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 196 Prospect St are: Cambridgeport: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Martin Luther King Jr.: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Fletcher/Maynard Academy: GreatSchools Rating 5/10Amigos School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $6,005 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on April 4, 2006 for $300,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 196 Prospect St has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 196 Prospect St is 2,556 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 196 Prospect St is 1854.
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This home is located at 196 Prospect St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02139 in the Inman Square neighborhood. This 2,556 square foot home, which was built in 1854, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,550,000.
Over 24 listings were sold over their listed price in August 2024 in Cambridge, MA. In the same period over 17 listings were sold below the listed price and 15 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Cambridge, MA decreased by 16.4% between July 2024 and August 2024. While the average time on the market in August 2024 was 32 days, the median list price was $1,125,591.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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