78 Dana St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Mid-Cambridge- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,206 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,206 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1901
Living Area
1,206 sqft
Parking
None
About this House
Unit
Available for an 11 month furnished rental contract or more (in increments of one additional year). No shorter duration possible and longer contracts preferred.
Furnished and renovated entire top floor of a high three-story Victorian mid-Cambridge house built in 1901 located on a safe, quiet, leafy street between Harvard, Central, and Inman Squares. 12' minutes walk to Harvard Square.
Renovated and bright condo with 17 high energy efficient windows and 2 bay windows, hardwood floor throughout, high ceilings, with a large furnished, covered, private deck for outdoor dining. Separate dining room opening onto the living room with double French doors. Renovated eat-in kitchen with state of the art appliances (dishwasher, stove and oven, washing machine, and dryer) and ample pantry. Direct access to private deck from the kitchen. Living room with decorative fireplace with marble hearth. Six rooms (3 bedrooms, closet space, and built-in bookshelves). Renovated bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Air conditioning units. Flat screen TV, and cable and internet ready. All furnished, all you need is to unpack!
No roommates, no sublet, families only (as per condo association rules). Friendly and considerate neighbors. Pets negotiable, no smoking. Move-in dates somewhat flexible. Feel free to write for detail!
Location:
10' minutes from Harvard Yard and easy walk to art galleries, museums, live music venues, parks and a wide diversity of fabulous restaurants and cafes in Harvard Square, Central Square, and Inman Square. Supermarkets within 3 blocks, pharmacy and hospital within 1 block. All conveniences within walking distance. High school is two blocks away. Ideal for couples, families, or quiet retreat.
It is a furnished apartment (non negotiable).
No rental through roommate arrangement. Singles, couples, or families only as per condo association rules.
Available for an 11 month furnished rental contract or more (in increments of one additional year). No shorter duration possible and longer contracts preferred.
Furnished and renovated entire top floor of a high three-story Victorian mid-Cambridge house built in 1901 located on a safe, quiet, leafy street between Harvard, Central, and Inman Squares. 12' minutes walk to Harvard Square.
Renovated and bright condo with 17 high energy efficient windows and 2 bay windows, hardwood floor throughout, high ceilings, with a large furnished, covered, private deck for outdoor dining. Separate dining room opening onto the living room with double French doors. Renovated eat-in kitchen with state of the art appliances (dishwasher, stove and oven, washing machine, and dryer) and ample pantry. Direct access to private deck from the kitchen. Living room with decorative fireplace with marble hearth. Six rooms (3 bedrooms, closet space, and built-in bookshelves). Renovated bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Air conditioning units. Flat screen TV, and cable and internet ready. All furnished, all you need is to unpack!
No roommates, no sublet, families only (as per condo association rules). Friendly and considerate neighbors. Pets negotiable, no smoking. Move-in dates somewhat flexible. Feel free to write for detail!
Location:
10' minutes from Harvard Yard and easy walk to art galleries, museums, live music venues, parks and a wide diversity of fabulous restaurants and cafes in Harvard Square, Central Square, and Inman Square. Supermarkets within 3 blocks, pharmacy and hospital within 1 block. All conveniences within walking distance. High school is two blocks away. Ideal for couples, families, or quiet retreat.
It is a furnished apartment (non negotiable).
No rental through roommate arrangement. Singles, couples, or families only as per condo association rules.
78 Dana St, Cambridge, MA 02138 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,206 sqft apartment in Mid-Cambridge, built in 1901. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2023 with an asking price of $4,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 26, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,322/month.
Home Details for 78 Dana St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Year Built Year Built: 1901 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Furnished |
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Parking & Garage Parking: None |
Price History for 78 Dana St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 02/26/2023 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals | |
| 01/22/2023 | $4,200 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 06/01/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 05/05/2021 | $3,800 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 03/07/2021 | ListingRemoved | N/A | |
| 06/01/2020 | $3,400 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 05/13/2020 | $3,400 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 05/01/2020 | $3,600 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 05/17/2009 | $449,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/03/2009 | $449,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/28/2009 | $469,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Mid-Cambridge
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.24M
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$1.03K
Available listings
34
5MoM
Comparable Sales for 78 Dana St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Apartment | $830,000 | 05/20/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.07 | Apartment | $3,200,000 | 05/29/26 | 3 | 4 | 2,624 | |
0.39 | Apartment | $810,000 | 02/09/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,108 | |
0.47 | Apartment | $1,560,000 | 04/06/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,300 | |
0.44 | Apartment | $1,310,000 | 05/21/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,512 | |
0.59 | Apartment | $962,000 | 06/26/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,200 | |
0.53 | Apartment | $228,167 | 10/30/25 | 2 | 2 | 999 | |
0.40 | Apartment | $1,540,000 | 05/11/26 | 1 | 1 | 625 | |
0.47 | Apartment | $615,000 | 11/05/25 | 1 | 1 | 756 | |
0.74 | Apartment | $855,000 | 10/31/25 | 2 | 1 | 974 |
Home facts updated by county records
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What Locals Say about Mid-Cambridge
At least 63 Trulia users voted on each feature.
96 % Say there are sidewalks
95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
90 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
80 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
56 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
51 % Say parking is easy
49 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are community events
31 % Say yards are well-kept
26 % Say car is needed
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