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Frank Carroll
Vice President / Real Estate Agent, Compass
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Harvard University · Cambridge, MA · Compare the home, the commute and the complete ownership plan.
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA
Current homes in the Harvard sale view · checked Oct 17, 2026Change college
HARVARD MARKET SNAPSHOT
Source-checked homes, at a glance.
Published inventory for the Harvard housing decision. These figures describe this listing sample, not citywide market trends.Homes for sale
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Harvard University · MARKET CONTEXT
Put the purchase in context.
University demand and local housing benchmarks, with the location and reporting period kept beside each number.
University & housing details Definitions, dates and sources
City median sale price $1,204,397
Median sale price for the cited city housing market; not a campus-only or student-property price.
Cambridge, MA · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗1 bedroom rent reference $3,446/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Cambridge, MA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗City sale-price change -4.4%
Year-over-year change paired with the saved city median sale-price series.
Cambridge, MA · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Studio rent reference $2,937/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Cambridge, MA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗2 bedrooms rent reference $4,394/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Cambridge, MA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗3 bedrooms rent reference $5,323/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Cambridge, MA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗University figures and citywide housing data cover different populations and periods. They do not establish achievable rent, occupancy or investment returns for a specific property.
REAL HOMES. REAL NUMBERS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Homes near Harvard University
Compare campus proximity, ownership costs and the four-year numbers — not just listing prices.
Available homes · Sorted by distance
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$749,000
Mid-Cambridge · 0.8 miles to Harvard
▱ 2 bedrooms ♙ 1 bathroom ▦ 760 sq ft ⌂ Condo
Why this home surfacedclose to campus, roommate flexibility — then compare the full ownership cost and post-graduation plan.
Current published selection. Confirm prices and availability. Distances are straight-line to campus.
Work with local experts
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Frank CarrollHarvard RealtorLocal advice. Local insight. Better outcomes.
Matt DeanLoan Officer, NEXACreative financing for college home buyers.
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WHERE THE HOME CHANGES THE DAILY ROUTINE
Compare Harvard neighborhoods like a buyer
Price is only one variable. Compare the property type, recurring building costs and the actual trip to your Harvard destination.
Harvard area guideConfirm current availabilityHarvard Square
Harvard Square combines the university setting with bookstores, cafés, restaurants and theaters. Harvard Yard is in Cambridge, while other university destinations extend into Allston and beyond. Compare each home with the specific Harvard building you use.
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Harvard area guideConfirm current availabilityCentral Square
Central Square in Cambridge is included in Harvard Law School’s off-campus neighborhood guide. When comparing a home here, check the exact campus destination, current transport options and the parking terms that apply to that address.
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Harvard area guideConfirm current availabilityPorter Square
Harvard Law School’s off-campus guide includes Porter Square in Cambridge. Use the actual property address and your Harvard destination to compare the daily journey and confirm any parking arrangements with the property provider.
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Rent vs. own near Harvard: start with the same time horizon
Compare published Harvard-area rent evidence with a principal-and-interest starting point, then add the costs that make ownership real.
$3,200/moPublished monthly rent benchmark for this bedroom count4 YearsComparison horizon
Turn this into a complete Harvard ownership scenario.
- Add taxes, insurance, HOA and repairs
- Stress-test any roommate contribution
- Plan the sale, rental or hold after graduation
PROPERTY + FINANCING, KEPT SEPARATE
Use the right professional for the right decision
Frank helps evaluate the home and neighborhood. Matt handles financing questions and eligibility. CollegeHousing.ai keeps the Harvard property context attached between them.Harvard-AREA REAL ESTATE
Frank Carroll
Vice President / Real Estate Agent · Compass
- Property tours and offer strategy
- Neighborhood and building context
- Condo rules, condition and resale questions
COLLEGE HOUSING FINANCING
Matt Dean
Mortgage Loan Consultant · NEXA Lending · NMLS #227603
- Investor financing review
- Property-specific cost planning
- Confirm property state, intended use and program eligibility
Harvard BUYING INTELLIGENCE
Go deeper without losing your place
Choose the question that matches your housing plan, review the school-specific evidence, then return to the homes you are comparing.
PARENT HOUSING PLANBuying Housing Near Harvard UniversityCompare occupants, the campus route, ownership costs and the plan after graduation.Read guide →OWNERSHIP PLANNINGCompare the Full Housing CostUse the same time horizon and your own property, rent and financing assumptions.Read guide →INVESTOR GUIDECampus Property Due DiligenceReview rent evidence, operating costs, property restrictions and exit options.Read guide →
See all Harvard guides →QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK
Harvard home-buying answers
Who is the local Realtor for Harvard University?
Frank Carroll of Compass is the assigned CollegeHousing.ai real estate professional for Harvard University.
How current are the homes shown here?
Each displayed listing includes its source and observation date. Confirm current availability, price and property details with the listing source and Frank. The school’s assigned Realtor is not necessarily the listing agent.
How is campus distance measured?
Distances are straight-line measurements to Harvard University campus reference point. They are not walking or driving times or a campus boundary. Check the actual trip to the building you use.
What should I include when comparing ownership costs?
Use your property’s price, cash needed at purchase, financing terms, taxes, insurance, association fees, maintenance and selling costs over your expected hold period. Unknown figures remain blank until you supply them.
How do I ask about a specific home?
Select a home and use the property inquiry, or open the contact dialog for Frank. Your school and selected property stay attached to the request.
Is CollegeHousing.ai affiliated with Harvard University?
No. CollegeHousing.ai and Frank Carroll are independent of Harvard University.
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