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. —Sunday/1/25/2026 open house cancelled due to weather.—
Property Details
Price:
$2,325,000
MLS #:
73403427
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Jul 11, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
2,556
Total Sq Ft:
2,556
Lot Size:
2,881 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1854
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Construction Materials
Stone
Exterior Features
Patio
Parking Features
Off Street, Leased, On Street
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$6,912
Map
Community
- Address196 Prospect St Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Feb 07, 2026
25
Single Family Listed
104
Avg DOM
1,078
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,176,760
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 196 Prospect St Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02139. It is listed for $2,325,000 and features 4 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 2,556 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1854. The current price per square foot is $910. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,078. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $4,176,760. To schedule a showing of MLS#73403427 at 196 Prospect St in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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196 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA