Harvard Square, MA Housing Market

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The Harvard Square housing market is most competitive. The median sale price of a home in Harvard Square was $1.5M last month, up 120.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Harvard Square is $953, down 16.5% since last year.

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Harvard Square Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Harvard Square today?

In December 2024, Harvard Square home prices were up 120.9% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $1.5M. There were 1 homes sold in December this year, down from 2 last year.

$1.53M

Sale Price

+135.2%
since last year

$953

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-16.5%
since last year

Over List Price

2.6%

Days on Market

8.5

Down Payment

11.0%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Harvard Square housing market?

Harvard Square is most competitive. Homes sell in 8.5 days.

100

Most Competitive

Most homes get multiple offers, often with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 9 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 8% above list price and go pending in around 7 days.

Compare With Nearby Neighborhoods

Brighton

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 28 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 16 days.

Back Bay

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 44 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 16 days.

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View houses in Harvard Square that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 19, 2024
$1,531,075 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,606 sq ft
983 Memorial Dr #302, Cambridge, MA 02138
List Price
$1,599,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
105 days
983 Memorial Dr #302, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD SEP 24, 2024
$2,950,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,374 sq ft
975 Memorial Dr #401, Cambridge, MA 02138
List Price
$3,100,000
Sale to List
5% under list
Days on Market
1 day
975 Memorial Dr #401, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 30, 2024
$1,418,609 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,520 sq ft
984 Memorial Dr #304, Cambridge, MA 02138
List Price
$1,480,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
206 days
984 Memorial Dr #304, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD AUG 28, 2024
$2,910,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
4.5 baths
3,262 sq ft
18 Hilliard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
List Price
$2,950,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
84 days
18 Hilliard St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Schools in Harvard Square

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No elementary schools in this region.

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Harvard Square housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Harvard Square.

Wind Factor - Major

100% of properties are at major risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Major

97% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Harvard Square

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Harvard Square

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

97 / 100

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