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.
For sale
$2,275,000
196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139
4beds
2,556sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1854
2,881 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$890/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Laundry closetWet barThermador appliances
- 6 days |
- 1,137 |
- 24 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 07, 2026 at 12:08am
Listed by:
Nathan Long 617-821-5889,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73495701
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,556
- Total interior livable area: 2,556 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,556
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Leased, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,881 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 403229
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1854
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $890/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,345,900
- Annual tax amount: $15,648
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing terms: Other (See Remarks)
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,376/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,275,000$890/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listing removed | $2,275,000$890/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73403427 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $2,275,000-2.2%$890/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,325,000$910/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Listing removed | $2,325,000$910/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $2,325,000-1.1%$910/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000-2%$919/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,399,000$939/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73288874 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Price change | $2,399,000-4%$939/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Price change | $2,499,000-0.6%$978/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Price change | $2,515,000-1.4%$984/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,550,000+180.2%$998/sqft |
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| 4/21/2023 | Sold | $910,000-9.9%$356/sqft |
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| 12/14/2022 | Price change | $1,010,000-6.5%$395/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72934924 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,080,000$423/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,080,000+260%$423/sqft |
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| 4/4/2006 | Sold | $300,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,195 +76.4% | $1,920,400 +64.5% |
| 2024 | $6,912 +8% | $1,167,600 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $6,398 +1.6% | $1,091,800 +2.6% |
| 2022 | $6,300 +4.9% | $1,064,200 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $6,005 +4% | $1,026,500 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $5,772 +8.3% | $1,003,800 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $5,332 +5.4% | $897,700 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $5,059 +4.5% | $804,300 +7.9% |
| 2017 | $4,840 +3.9% | $745,700 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $4,660 +3.7% | $666,700 +16% |
| 2015 | $4,494 -7.3% | $574,700 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $4,848 +2.7% | $578,500 +6.1% |
| 2013 | $4,721 +2.1% | $545,200 +0% |
| 2012 | $4,622 +3.9% | $545,100 |
| 2011 | $4,448 +9.4% | $545,100 +3.5% |
| 2010 | $4,067 +2.1% | $526,800 |
| 2009 | $3,983 +2.5% | $526,800 -0.2% |
| 2008 | $3,886 -5.6% | $528,000 -4.1% |
| 2007 | $4,117 +2.8% | $550,400 +1.4% |
| 2006 | $4,004 +2.7% | $542,600 +8.2% |
| 2005 | $3,900 +28.2% | $501,300 +25.8% |
| 2004 | $3,041 +21.9% | $398,500 +16% |
| 2003 | $2,494 +5.6% | $343,500 +5% |
| 2002 | $2,362 +3.1% | $327,100 +37.6% |
| 2000 | $2,291 | $237,700 |
| 1999 | -- | $237,700 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$13,269/mo
Principal & interest
$11354
Property taxes
$1915
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Neighborhood: The Port - Area 4
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cambridgeport SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Cambridge Street Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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