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196 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139
Residential · Active · MLS #73548183
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge | Nathan Long
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About this home
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.
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Interior
- Rooms
- 8
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Tile, Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1
Building
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1854
- Parking
- 1
- Foundation
- Granite
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities
- Lot size
- 0.07 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- C-1
Financial
- Annual taxes
- $15,648
- Assessment year
- 2026
Listing history
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$2,205,000 · Apr 3, 2026
- Exp
$2,275,000 · Jul 11, 2025
- Exp
$2,399,000 · Sep 11, 2024
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