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196 Prospect St

Cambridge, MA 02139

Name: Open House: 1pm-2:30pm
Start: 2024-12-22T13:00:00
End: 2024-12-22T14:30:00
Location: 196 Prospect St

4 beds
5 baths
2,556 sqft
2,881 sqft lot
$983 per sqft
1854 build
– on site

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

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Nathan Long / Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 19, 2024 •

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The Building

Year Built:

1854
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Other (See Remarks)
Construction Materials:

Stone
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Patio
Door Features:

French Doors
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Building Area Total:

2556
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Other

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2556

Location

Directions:

Mass. Ave to Prospect St.
Latitude:

42.370137
Longitude:

-71.100162

The Property

Parcel Number:

403229
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

true
Lot Features:

Other
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.07
Lot Size SqFt:

2881
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Zoning:

C-1
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

01601
Tax Annual Amount:

6912
Tax Assessed Value:

1167600

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Master Bedroom Level:

First
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Off Street

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,515,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$13,467
Taxes	$576
Insurance	$691
Utilities	$353 See report
Total	$15,087/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/25/24 Oct 25, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$2,515,000	-1.4%
9/11/24 Sep 11, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,550,000
12/14/22 Dec 14, 2022	Price Changed	MLSPIN

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This house located in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA 02139 is currently for sale for $2,515,000. 196 Prospect St is a 2,556 square foot house with 4 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 102 days. 196 Prospect St is in the Mid-Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge and has a WalkScore® of 97, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of High School Program Extension.

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196 Prospect St

Cambridge, MA 02139