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$769,000

For Sale - Active
280 Harvard St Apt 1A, Cambridge, MA 02139
2 Beds
2 Baths
876 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1978
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 4 hours ago
Updated: Oct 10, 2025 at 10:13AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,088
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1978
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Located on Harvard Street between Central and Inman Squares, this corner unit offers 876 sq. ft. of well-designed living space in a professionally managed elevator building. The floor-through layout features two bedrooms, a full bath, a bonus half bath, and an open-concept living/dining area leading to a private balcony. Enjoy abundant natural light, gas heat, central A/C, and updated flooring.Additional amenities include one deeded off-street parking space, exclusive storage, common laundry, a bike rack, and a secure lobby for package deliveries. Monthly condo fee includes heat and hot water. With easy access to Harvard, MIT, Kendall, and Union Squares, this home is ideal for both owner-occupants and investors seeking a low-maintenance unit in the heart of Cambridge. Currently rented for $3,600 till 8/31/2025 and $3,750 till 8/31/2026. Option to deliver vacant.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 4
  • # of Stories: 1

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $556/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CAMBM:00118L:000510001A
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1978

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,520

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,088
Cap Rate
2.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-14.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.43
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$769,000
Amount financed:
-$615,200
Down payment:
$153,800
Closing costs:
$23,070
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$176,870
Square feet:
876
Cost per square foot:
$878
Monthly rent per square foot:
$4.11

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$615,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,639
Property tax:
$377
Insurance:
$252
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,268

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,600 $43,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$216 -$2,592
Operating income:
$3,384 $40,608

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (10%)
10%-$377-$4,520
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$252-$3,024
Property management: (8%)
8%-$288-$3,456
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
HOA fees: (15%)
15%-$556-$6,672
Total operating expenses: (51%)
51%-$1,833-$21,992

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,551 $18,612
Mortgage payments:
-$3,639 -$43,668
Cash flow:
-$2,088 -$25,056