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$4,300,000
Total Beds: 10 Total Baths: 10
Total Units: 10 SQFT: 6070
LOT size: 0.13 Acres
278 Harvard St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Property 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 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

Building Information

  • Total Units: 10
  • Total Floors: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Total Full Baths: 10
  • Amenities: Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Common Rooms: Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
  • Common Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub
  • Common Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Common Heating: Electric Baseboard, Oil, Radiant

Financial

  • APOD Available: Yes
  • Expenses Source: Estimated
  • Gross Operating Income: 280380
  • Gross Expenses: 37320
  • GSE: 6990
  • Electric Expenses: 1033
  • INSC: 7050
  • Net Operating Income: 243060

Utilities

  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Other (See Remarks)
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 3 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 4 Description

  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Construction

  • Year Built: 1873
  • Type: 5-9 Family
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73597171
  • Last Updated: 11/03/26

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Seller's Representative: Yassien Youssef, Compass
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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