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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,556 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.07 Acres
  • Updated 1 hour ago

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196 Prospect St,Cambridge, MA 02139

196 Prospect StCambridgeMA02139

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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.

Full Property Details for 196 Prospect St

General

  • Price: $2,275,000
  • Taxes: $15,648 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73495701
  • Updated: Today (4/3/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 4
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, First
  • Bathroom 2: Half Bathroom, First
  • Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity, Second

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bedroom: First
  • Bedroom 2: Full Bathroom, Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Second
  • Bedroom 3: Full Bathroom, Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, Second
  • Bedroom 4: Full Bathroom, Skylight, Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, Third

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, First
  • Kitchen: Hardwood Flooring, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, First
  • Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, First
  • Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Color: Blue

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Leased, On Street

Location

  • County: Middlesex
  • Driving Directions: Mass. Ave to Prospect St.

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating Zones: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Oven, Connection for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Exterior Const.: Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Drive-In Doors: French Doors
  • Square Feet: 2,556
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1854

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: .07
  • Frontage: Public
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Fence: Yes
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $890.06
  • Tax Amount: $15,648
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Other (See Remarks)

Disclosures and Reports

  • Disclosures/Rstr.: One parking space is leased from next door neighbor. Seller pays $400/month for the parking. The current lease of parking ends Dec 2026.
  • Property ID: 403229
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Schools serving 196 Prospect St

School District:Cambridge School District
NameGradesDistance
Cambridgeport School
89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.1 mi
John M. Tobin Montessori School
359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.2 mi
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.3 mi
Cambridge Street Upper School
840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-80.5 mi
Putnam Avenue Upper School
100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
6-80.7 mi
Vassal Lane Upper School
158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
6-80.7 mi
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
9-120.7 mi
The Amigos School
15 Upton Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-80.6 mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
PK-50.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 196 Prospect St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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4/03/2026
Listed
$2,275,000
150%
MLS
4/17/2023
Sold
$910,000
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Tax History for 196 Prospect St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,195
76%
$1,920,400
64%
2024
$6,912
8%
$1,167,600
7%
2023
$6,398
2%
$1,091,800
3%
2022
$6,300
5%
$1,064,200
4%
2021
$6,005
4%
$1,026,500
2%
2020
$5,772
8%
$1,003,800
12%
2019
$5,332
5%
$897,700
12%
2018
$5,059
5%
$804,300
8%
2017
$4,840
4%
$745,700
12%
2016
$4,660
4%
$666,700
16%
2015
$4,494
-7%
$574,700
-1%
2014
$4,848
—
$578,500
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196 Prospect St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (MLS# 73495701) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 196 Prospect St is currently listed for $2,275,000 and was received on April 03, 2026. This property is listed by Nathan Long from our Cambridge Office.Want to learn more about 196 Prospect St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Inman Square? You can browse all Inman Square real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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