Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: 5-9 Family
- MLS Number: 73597171
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $4,300,000
- Date Listed: 10/30/2026
- Units: 10
- Description: 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 Bostonās 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.
Building
- Acreage: 0.13
- Square Feet: 6,070
- Year Built: 1873
- Zoning: C-1
- Stories: 5
- Rooms: 14
- Roof: Shingle
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Town: Cambridge
Finance
- Taxes: $25,888
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full Baths: 10
Basement
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Appliances Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Other Amenities: Basement