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196 Prospect StCambridge, MA 02139

For Sale

$2,325,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $11,625

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.

Listed by Nathan Long

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Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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617-821-5889

Last updated September 01, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73403427

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodInman Square
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms5
  • Days on Prevu57
  • Taxes$6,912/year
  • Size2,556 sqft
  • Price per sqft$910

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

08/08/2025
Price Decreased
$2,325,000
07/11/2025
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
$2,350,000

Property Details for 196 Prospect St

Association

Amenities

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other

Exterior

Construction

  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Year Built: 1854
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Patio

Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 2,556
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,881
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 403229
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,912.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,167,600.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Measurements

  • Living Area: 2,556
  • Living Area Source: Other

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Rooms Total: 8

Parking

Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

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