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Single family home for sale at 196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139 | MLS# 73548183 | Listing updated on 2026-10-09
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$2,150,000

Monthly Est:$10,701

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    5 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,556sqft

196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139

$10,701/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1854

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.07 acre lot

  • $841/sq.ft

Description

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.

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: October 9, 2026 at 9:34 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Nathan Long (617) 821-5889 | Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge (617) 864-4430
  • Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73548183 MLS Property Information Network-MA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Middlesex County

  • City

    Cambridge

  • Neighborhood

    The Port

  • Year Built

    1854

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,556 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.07 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MLS Property Information Network

  • MLS Number

    73548183

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    90

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 5

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Interior Features

    Bathroom Full, Bathroom

  • Appliances

    Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer

  • Exterior Features

    Patio, Fenced Yard

  • Flooring

    Tile, Hardwood

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Heating

    Central, Natural Gas

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1854

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Foundation Details

    Granite

  • Architectural Style

    Other (see Remarks)

  • Roof

    Shingle

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Laundry Features

    First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

  • Fireplace Features

    Living Room

  • Utilities

    For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

  • Basement

    Full, Unfinished

  • Parking Features

    Off Street, Leased, On Street

  • Electric

    100 Amp Service

Other Features

  • Community Features

    Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T Station, University, Other

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Patio

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Disclosures

    One Parking Space Is Leased From Next Door Neighbor. Seller Pays $400/month For The Parking. The Current Lease Of Parking Ends Dec 2026.

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/29/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73548183

Price Decreased

$2,150,000 -2.49%

$841/sqft

07/10/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73548183

Listed for Sale

$2,205,000

$863/sqft

07/01/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73495701

Listing Removed

$2,205,000

$863/sqft

05/29/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73495701

Price Decreased

$2,205,000 -0.90%

$863/sqft

04/18/2026

Source: mls_logoMLS Property Information Network-MA #73495701

Price Decreased

$2,225,000 -2.20%

$871/sqft

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Getting Around 196 Prospect St

Bike Score®

Bike Score

Biker's Paradise

100/100

Walk Score®

Walk Score

Walker's Paradise

97/100

Transit Score®

Transit Score

Excellent Transit

81/100

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