986 Memorial Drive # 404, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,415,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,535
Sq Ft
$922
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
1
Garage Space
119
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 8, 2021 • MLS# 72891404 Copied! • Updated Feb 28, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,599,000
Final Sale Price: $1,415,000
Difference: $184,000 (-11.5%)
Performance Metrics
88.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
119
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,042
Sale $/sq ft: $922
This property sold for $922 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.5% below the original asking price.

At 119 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$922/sq ft
Area Median
$818/sq ft
Difference
+12.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Harvard Square! Come see this elegant apt with fresh new look, just refinished wood floors and staged to show the gracious living this apt affords. Unique Longview Co-op, elegant early 20th-c. elevator building on Charles Riv. Spacious, 4th floor gem, high-ceilings, flex floor plan, could be configured as 3BR/2BR w/ formal DR. Period detail, orig cabinetry, French doors, eat-in-kitchen, separate pantry, closeted entry, lg foyer, working FP, 2 full baths, well-insulated windows. Splendid sweep front to back of bldg, river views, natural light & cross vent. Elegant landscaped courtyards in front & lush fenced-in private garden in back w/ tables – can entertain in garden w/ gourmet food shops nearby. Laundry, bike room, exercise room, private large storage unit on lower level. Carefully maintained by Thayer Assoc, 2 live-in supers w/ 24/7 coverage. Fully owner occupied 54 unit assoc providing safe, quiet, congenial community, w/ strong financials & proactive board. Rental pking avail.

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Property History

Market Insights

10.3%
Price Range
120
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73456035
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 11, 2026
$1,300,000
MLS #73456035
Sold
Feb 25, 2022
$1,415,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 120
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Listed for Sale
Sep 8, 2021
$1,450,000
Original listing
Agent: Barbara Baker Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
HOA Fee
$1,702
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Stock Cooperative
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,535 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features City View(s), Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Rented, On Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Oven
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00
HOA Fee $1,702 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 54
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Gas Line In Unit In Pantry Near Kitchen; Rental Parking Available At University Place Garage $375/mo. $585.92 Of $1702 Fees Are For Taxes.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 404
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures measured
Documents Rules & Regs, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 120 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Stock Cooperative
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,535 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: City View(s), Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Rented, On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

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Neighborhood

986 Memorial Drive # 404, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB301012
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Feb 28, 2022 3:57 PM EST
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