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278 Harvard Street presents multifamily investors with a rarely available 10-unit Mid-Cambridge apartment building, combining dependable cash flow, clear value-add upside, and long-term appreciation potential in one of Greater Boston’s most supply-constrained rental markets. The unit mix of 8 studios and 2 two-bedroom apartments is ideally suited to the strong renter demand in this location, supporting income from day one. This generational asset is located between Harvard Square and Central Square, close to Harvard University, Kendall Square, major employment centers, and the Red Line. Current rents leave meaningful room to grow, and a new owner can capture additional value through targeted unit upgrades, improved operations, and bringing rents to market. Longer-term development potential may also exist, subject to buyer verification of zoning and permitting. Opportunities to acquire well-located multifamily assets of this size are limited. Financials available upon request.yer verification of zoning and permitting. Opportunities to acquire well-located multifamily assets of this size are limited. Financials available upon request.

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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $280,380
  • Lot Features Corner Lot
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Parcel Number 407254

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $388,130
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$25,888

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6

Rooms

  • Bathroom10
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 10
  • Bedrooms10
  • Full Bath10

Basic Information

  • List Price$4,300,000
  • MLS Number73597171
  • Modification Date10/30/2026
  • Property SubType5-9 Family

Location

  • Address278 Harvard Street
  • Building Number278
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetHarvard Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02139

Building

  • BasementUnfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Levels 5
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch
  • Rooms14
  • Stories5
  • Units10
  • Year Built1873
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.13

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Interior Features Bathroom With Tub, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo

Exterior

  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Expense 1033
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 6,070
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,560
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet6,070

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Highway Access
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • University
  • Appliances IncludedOven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Other

  • Date Listed10/30/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Yassien Youssef of Compass

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