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$2,205,000

196 Prospect St, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listed by Nathan Long
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4.1
Living area
2,556 sqft
Year built
1854

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73548183
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
41
On market date
July 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.07 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Cambridgeport
0.13 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
252
Student:teacher ratio
9.3:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.47 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
279
Student:teacher ratio
7.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
0.67 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

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$441,000 down
$1,764,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,441
Property tax (est.)$1,838
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 14, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.