988 Memorial Drive # 487, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$755,000
Est. $4,018/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
620
Sq Ft
$1,218
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
Condominium
Type
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73194310

About this home

Perched above the Charles River, this well-designed condo is sited within a sophisticated & professionally managed pre-war building. The foyer offers built-in cabinetry and a closet. The spacious living room has custom built-in bookshelves & cabinetry, wainscoting, a ceiling fan, and large bay window. The open dining area also has built-in cabinetry and flows into the kitchen. The gorgeous remodeled kitchen showcases stone countertops, gas cooking, and stainless steel appliances. Down the hall is the bedroom, designed with two closets and custom cabinetry. The tiled bathroom offers a bathtub. Amenities of living in the Barrington Court Condominium include an elevator, landscaped gardens, laundry room, weekday door-side trash removal, and a generator incase of power loss. Well regarded Thayer & Associates manages the building. Only a few streets over from the American Repertory Theatre, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge Tennis Club, and Longfellow Park.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $737,000
Final Sale Price: $755,000
Difference: +$18,000 (+2.4%)
Performance Metrics
102.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,189
Sale $/sq ft: $1,218
This property sold for $1,218 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
620 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Interior Features

Heating
Electric Baseboard
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Has Fireplace
No
Laundry Features
First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Basement Details
Y

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame, Brick
Roof
Rubber
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA Fee
$417
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Association Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$4,410
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$726,200
Parcel Number
410890
Zoning
res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Building Name
Barrington Court Condominium
Attached Property
Yes
Disclosures
Taxes do not reflect residential exemption.
Exclusions
Dining Area Chandelier Excluded

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

988 Memorial Drive # 487, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $368
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $417
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

2.4%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Mar 12, 2024
$755,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jan 17, 2024
$737,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 17, 2024 New Listing Added $737,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,218

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,410 $726,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,410
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$417
Monthly
Assessed Value
$726,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200

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