196 Prospect Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

$2,515,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,556 Sq. Ft.
$984 / Sq. Ft.
2,556
Sq. Ft.
$984
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. NEW- Plumbing, HVAC, electr
  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
.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2024 05:01 AM

Property Details for 196 Prospect Street

StatusActive
MLS #73288874
Days on Market83
Taxes$6,912 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1854
CountyMiddlesex County

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Building Information for 196 Prospect Street

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

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
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
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: Seller is in the progress of getting an easement from the next door neighbor. If success,the property will have two side by side parking spaces.
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
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 196 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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$645,100Additions$522,500Total$1,167,600
Tax Record2024$6,912 ($576 / 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
PublicPK to 5

The Amigos School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

King Open
PublicPK to 5

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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 September 11, 2024 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, it's currently listed at $2,515,000. It has been on the market for a total of 83 days and was last sold on April 17, 2023. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include Cambridgeport, The Amigos School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 196 Prospect Street is a 4-bed, 4.5-bath, 2,556 sqft single family home built in 1854.

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