---MOTIVATED SELLER! $5000 CLOSING CREDIT FROM SELLER!--- 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.
For sale
$2,325,000
196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139
4beds
2,556sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1854
2,881 Square Feet Lot
$2,303,000 Zestimate®
$910/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Laundry closetHigh-end finishesSpacious ensuite bedroomsGenerous central islandFrench doorsWet barHigh ceiling height
- 166 days |
- 2,079 |
- 83 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 16, 2025 at 10:59am
Listed by:
Nathan Long 617-821-5889,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73403427
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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
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Leased, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
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: $910/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,167,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,912
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Listing terms: Other (See Remarks)
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,303,000
$2.19M - $2.42M
$6,543/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $2,325,000-1.1%$910/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000-2%$919/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,399,000$939/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $2,399,000-4%$939/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Price change | $2,499,000-0.6%$978/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,195 +76.4% | $1,920,400 +64.5% |
| 2024 | $6,912 +8% | $1,167,600 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $6,398 +1.6% | $1,091,800 +2.6% |
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Est. payment
$14,651/mo
Principal & interest
$11880
Property taxes
$1957
Home insurance
$814
Climate risks
Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Cambridgeport SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Cambridge Street Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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