Off Market

196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA

Cambridge · MA 02139

$2,205,000
Price
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2556
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1854
Lot size: 2,881 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $863 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Exceptional single-family ideally located between Harvard and MIT, Central Sq. and Inman Sq., less than a mile from Kendall Sq. Completely renovated and Award Winning designed, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers contemporary luxury living. A welcoming vestibule leads into a comfortable living room, while the stunning chef?s kitchen showcases premium finishes, a large center island perfect for entertaining, a dedicated coffee station w. beverage cooler & a bright breakfast area. The versatile main level also features an open-concept living and formal dining space that can easily serve as a 1st floor bedroom. A conveniently located laundry closet and powder room complete this floor. The 2nd level offers two spacious ensuite bedrooms, each with beautifully appointed bathrooms. Occupying the entire top floor, the private master suite features abundant natural light, skylights, and a charming wall-to-wall window seating area. A full basement provides extensive storage space.

Neighborhood & Transit

196 Prospect St, Cambridge · MA 02139

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Central Red 0.36 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
200 days
Listing Price:
$2,205,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$863
Tax Assessment:
$2,345,900 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,304 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,556 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
It's in approximation. Buyer and buyer's agent do your own due diligence.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Wet bar, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Double Vanity, Full Bathroom, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
2556
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
2,881 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Level
Exterior Features
Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
1 Parking Space, Off-Street, Rented, On Street Permit

Construction Details

Construction Type
Stone/Concrete
Siding
Fiber Cement Siding
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity

Listing information

Listing agent
Nathan Long
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
MLS PIN #
73495701
Disclosure
One parking space is leased from next door neighbor. Seller pays $400/month for the parking. The current lease of parking ends Dec 2026.
Disclosure
It's in approximation. Buyer and buyer's agent do your own due diligence.