278 Harvard St

Cambridge, MA 02139

$4,300,0002 days on the market

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 10
Square feet: 6,070
Year built: 1873
Price per sq ft: $708
Annual taxes: $25,888 (2026)

Listing brokerage: CompassListing agent: Yassien Youssef

Overview

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.

Property details

Type: 5-9 Family · Residential Income
MLS number: 73597171
County: Middlesex
Rooms: 14
Full baths: 10
Living area: 6,070 sq ft
Lot: 0.13 acres
Parking: 6 spaces
Heating: Oil
Basement: Unfinished
Annual taxes: $25,888 (2026)
Listed: October 30, 2026

Inside

Bathroom With Tub
Kitchen
Living RM/Dining RM Combo
Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Hardwood

Outside

Porch
Corner Lot

Building and community

Public Transportation
Shopping
Bike Path
Highway Access
Private School
Public School
T-Station
University

Utilities

Public
Public Sewer
100 Amp Service

Location

278 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139

Mortgage calculator

Price ($)Down payment (%)Interest rate (%)Term (years)

Principal and interest: $21,743
Property taxes: $2,157
Estimated monthly payment: $23,900

An estimate, before insurance. A lender will give you the real figures.

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