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987 Memorial Drive # G73, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$465,000
Est. $3,087/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
415
Sq Ft
$1,120
Price/Sq Ft
1900
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 20, 2024 • MLS# 73214667 Copied!

About this home

This charming Harvard Square Studio, located right on Memorial Drive, offers an ideal living space. Enjoy ample morning light, a large closet, and a linen closet for storage. The classic white eat-in kitchen features a gas stove and plenty of storage space. Condo fees include hot water, and the unit offers easy first-level access. Nestled on a quiet side street entrance in the rear of the building, you're just a few blocks away from all that Harvard Square has to offer. This location is convenient to the Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, Longfellow Park, American Repertory Theatre, Cambridge Tennis Club, shops, restaurants, museums, and the Red Line to MIT, Tech Square, MGH, and downtown Boston. Barrington Court is a prestigious, well-established condominium building with professional management and a live-in superintendent. Don't miss the opportunity to secure a separately deeded parking space, available for an additional 200k while it lasts.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DAVIS, CARMON J.
Mailing Address 988 MEMORIAL DR., UNIT 682, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138-5735

Land Use

Use Code 1021
Description N/A
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $587,700
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,444
CPA Surcharge 3% ($86)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,530

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $587,700 $587,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 15, 2025 $2,850,000 84096/0301
Apr 30, 2025 $100 84029/0244
Apr 17, 2025 $1 83978/0045
Feb 28, 2025 $1 83816/0333
Sep 16, 2024 $1 83243/0298
Jul 12, 2024 $608,000 82998/0003
Apr 25, 2024 $465,000 82700/0164
Mar 12, 2024 $755,000 82558/0545
Jan 17, 2024 $2,550,000 82404/0285
Oct 2, 2023 $735,000 82054/0516
Sep 7, 2023 $10 81970/0157
Jul 21, 2023 $100 81795/0394
Mar 29, 2023 $100 81371/0296
Nov 28, 2022 $2,800,000 80991/0547
Nov 16, 2022 $1 80954/0413
Oct 28, 2022 $1 80882/0009
Oct 7, 2022 $1 80806/0245
Oct 5, 2022 $585,000 80794/0357
Nov 29, 2021 $1 79231/0252
Oct 19, 2021 $685,000 78944/0377
Oct 8, 2021 $2,400,000 78877/0496
Sep 20, 2021 $1 78737/0444
Jul 30, 2021 $2,795,000 78370/0125
Jul 1, 2021 $665,000 78165/0431
Dec 21, 2020 $1 76487/0227
Dec 4, 2020 $1 76347/0061
Aug 18, 2020 $632,000 75396/0224
Aug 30, 2018 $690,000 71553/0578
Jul 2, 2018 $1 71253/0567
Jun 15, 2018 $100 71160/0121
Jan 8, 2018 $713,000 70483/0409
May 17, 2017 $1,297,000 69294/0573
Jan 10, 2017 $605,000 68737/0430
Oct 31, 2016 $10 68314/0512
Oct 11, 2016 $655,000 68180/0408
Aug 19, 2016 $500,000 67843/0337
Jul 29, 2016 $360,000 67719/0178
May 28, 2015 $947,000 65434/0347
Dec 8, 2014 $1 64624/0175
Jan 23, 2014 $100 63202/0577
Jan 2, 2014 $1,625,000 63140/0583
Oct 30, 2013 $1 62860/0191
Oct 1, 2013 $10 62726/0477
Apr 18, 2013 $100 61634/0345
Dec 21, 2012 $1 60794/0538
Nov 30, 2012 $1 60603/0544
Nov 16, 2012 $1 60508/0040
Nov 1, 2012 $100 01425/0143
Jul 20, 2012 $740,000 59568/0096
Sep 30, 2011 $340,000 57548/0347
Apr 20, 2011 $905,000 56756/0437
Aug 19, 2010 $510,000 55202/0389
Nov 20, 2009 $430,200 53876/0583
Jul 1, 2009 $320,000 53126/0307
Mar 27, 2009 $380,000 52475/0355
Mar 18, 2009 $795,000 52431/0357
Dec 15, 2008 $1,325,000 51976/0149
Oct 5, 2007 $345,200 50196/0174
May 31, 2007 $336,000 49532/0517
May 25, 2007 $1 49504/0112
Jan 31, 2006 $1,585,000 46907/0322
Aug 3, 2004 $360,000 43446/0012
Jul 21, 2004 $412,500 43338/0219
Jun 2, 2004 $371,000 42955/0050
Jan 13, 2004 $1 41768/0297
Oct 14, 2003 $685,500 41180/0245
Oct 14, 2003 $685,000 41180/0245
Aug 5, 2002 $365,000 36057/0336
Jul 5, 2002 $999,000 35840/0440
Jun 26, 2001 $220,000 33124/0129
Jun 19, 1998 $166,000 28729/0572
Oct 17, 1995 $133,000 25740/0075
Dec 4, 1990 $158,000 20899/0211
Oct 1, 1990 $115,000 20799/0556
Jan 31, 1989 $158,000 19625/0561
Nov 10, 1987 $104,000 18684/0154
Sep 28, 1987 $130,000 20020/0415
Sep 6, 1978 $85,000 00000/0000
Jul 9, 1974 $63,000 19254/0572
Jul 8, 1974 $22,500 12663/0200

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (79.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
415 sq ft
Total Rooms
1
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $500,000
Final Sale Price: $465,000
Difference: $35,000 (-7.0%)
Performance Metrics
93.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,205
Sale $/sq ft: $1,120
This property sold for $1,120 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.0% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,120/sq ft
Area Average
$264/sq ft
Difference
+323.5%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 415 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 1

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $2,622
Assessed Value $447,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: First Floor, Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

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

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

987 Memorial Drive # G73, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.3 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.4 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Fayerweather Street School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.1 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.7 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.8 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.0 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

7%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 26, 2024
$465,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Mar 20, 2024
$500,000
Original listing
Agent: The LIV Group Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 20, 2024 New Listing Added $500,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,120

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $2,622 $447,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,622
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$318
Monthly
Assessed Value
$447,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent The LIV Group
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM317488
Office MLS ID AN4873
Listing Data Updated May 4, 2024 7:38 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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