$719,000 · For sale

Located on Harvard Street between Central and Inman Squares, this corner unit offers 876 sq. ft. of well-designed living space in a professionally managed elevator building. The floor-through layout features two bedrooms, a full bath, a bonus half bath, and an open-concept living and dining area leading to a private balcony. Enjoy abundant natural light, gas heat, central A/C, and updated flooring. Additional amenities include one deeded off-street parking space, exclusive storage, common laundry, a bike rack, and a secure lobby for package deliveries. The monthly condo fee includes heat and hot water. With easy access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall, and Union Squares, this home is ideal for both owner-occupants and investors seeking a low-maintenance unit in the heart of Cambridge. Tenants have renewed their lease until 08/31/2027 for $3750/month starting from 9/1/2026
280 Harvard St #1A is a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo for sale in Cambridge, MA 02139 with 876 square feet, asking $719,000. It has been on our site since August 7, 2026.
The median asking price among the 78 other 2-bedroom condos for sale in Cambridge is $831,000. This one asks about 13% less. At $821 a square foot, it compares with a median of $917 among the 175 other condos for sale in Cambridge with a stated size.
At 876 square feet, it is smaller than 73% of the 78 other 2-bedroom condos in Cambridge with a stated size.
This home is assessed at $727,100 for fiscal year 2026.
It scores 100 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.
The closest train or subway stop is Central (MBTA Red Line), about 0.3 miles away. The closest bus stop is Broadway @ Inman St (MBTA route 68), about 0.1 miles away.
The closest public schools by level are John M Tobin (0.1 miles), Putnam Avenue Upper School (0.5 miles) and Cambridge Rindge and Latin (0.5 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.
Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73488646, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.
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