FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelThird
988 Memorial Drive # 386, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$480,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$500,000
Final Sale Price:
$480,000
Difference:
$20,000 (-4.0%)
Performance Metrics
96.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
84
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,020
Sale $/sq ft:
$980
This property sold for $980 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.0% below the original asking price.
The property spent 84 days on market before selling.
About this home
Introducing Cambridge’s best value! Remarkable Harvard Square opportunity for the discerning investor or end-user alike at the Barrington Court Condominium. Set in a pre-war building along the Charles, this condo is your opportunity to build immediate equity. With a little elbow grease and vision, you can bring this one bedroom condo into the modern era. Set perched on the third floor, this one-bedroom is excellent canvas - a sun-filled, freshly painted space w/ refinished hardwoods - the efficient unit offers an combined living/dining/kitchen along with a good-sized bedroom w/ TWO generous closets. Upgrade the kitchen and bath for immediate upside. Pet-friendly, laundry in a professionally managed, elevator building with on-site superintendent. Located steps to Harvard Square, Harvard University, the Charles River, Mount Auburn Hospital, Red Line T, and many shops, cafés, & restaurants.
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Property History
Market Insights
99.4%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73496702
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Previously Sold
Jun 22, 2026
$2,800
MLS #73496702
Pending Sale
Dec 29, 2025
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Oct 22, 2025
$500,000
Original listing
Agent: The Rasner Group
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed for Sale
Oct 22, 2025
$500,000
Original listing
Agent: The Rasner Group
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listed for Sale
Oct 22, 2025
$500,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,800 | - | - | MLS #73496702 |
| 12/29/2025 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 10/22/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $500,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/22/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $500,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/22/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $500,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,929 | $461,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$2,929
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$302
Monthly
Assessed Value
$461,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
490 sq ft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
2
Interior
Heating
Electric Baseboard
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Microwave
Fireplace
None
Basement
N
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
Entry Hall
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
City View(s), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$2,929
Assessed Value
$461,300
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$302 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
61
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Only One Common Household Pet Per Unit.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
386
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (6)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
86 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
490 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
490 sq ft above grade
Dimensions2.416666666 x 9.166666666
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelThird
Dimensions14.583333333 x 15.166666666
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
LevelThird
Dimensions12.75 x 10.166666666
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelThird
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Microwave
Interior Features:
Entry Hall
Windows:
Basement:
N
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric Baseboard
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), Garden, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
View:
Yes
View Type:
City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
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
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
3 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
High Schools
2 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
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Neighborhood
Harvard Square
988 Memorial Drive # 386, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Rasner Group
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone
617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID
TM313812
Office MLS ID
BB5522
Listing Data Updated
Feb 5, 2026 10:50 AM EST
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