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  • Price cut: $100K (4/16)
    $2,399,000

    196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    4beds
    2,556sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1854
    2,881 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $939/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Laundry closetFirst-floor bedroomHigh-end finishesSpacious ensuite bedroomsGenerous central islandFrench doorsWet bar
    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
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 20, 2025 at 12:10am

    Listed by:

    Nathan Long,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73288874
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Third
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Central, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Doors: French Doors
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,556
    • Total interior livable area: 2,556 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,556
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 2,881 Square Feet
    • Features: Other
    Details
    • Parcel number: 403229
    • Zoning: C-1

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1854

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $939/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,167,600
    • Annual tax amount: $6,912
    • Date on market: 9/14/2024
    • Listing terms: Other (See Remarks)
    • Road surface type: Paved
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