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986 Memorial Drive # 404, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$1,300,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,535
Sq Ft
$847
Price/Sq Ft
1916
Year Built
76
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 18, 2025 • MLS# 73456035 Copied! • Updated Mar 11, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,395,000
Final Sale Price: $1,300,000
Difference: $95,000 (-6.8%)
Performance Metrics
93.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
76
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $909
Sale $/sq ft: $847
This property sold for $847 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 76 days on market before selling.

About this home

On a gentle bend of the Charles, Unit 404 at 986 Memorial Drive lives where the river’s calm meets the hum of Harvard Square. From that setting, this classic Cambridge cooperative opens with an easy grace of its own, beginning with an inviting entry that leads you into front to back living & dining rooms with tall windows and extensive built ins. Two bedrooms and a bath are tucked into a private wing, creating a comfortable sense of separation. The seller, who has moved to be closer to family, thoughtfully updated the space by adding central air conditioning, renovating the main bathroom and adding a fresh coat of paint, leaving it feeling light and cheerful. In this elevator building, recent maintenance reflects attentive care behind the scenes. Looking out at the Charles offers a peaceful daily rhythm, while bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and the vibrancy of a world renowned university city are moments away. It is a place where nature and city, history and comfort, meet with ease.

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Property History

Market Insights

1.4%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 18, 2025
$1,395,000
Original listing
Agent: The May Group Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72891404
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 25, 2022
$1,415,000
MLS #72891404

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$3,552
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Stock Cooperative
Year Built 1916
Living Area 1,535 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00
HOA Fee $3,552 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Buyer Responsible For 1-time Transaction Fee Of 1.5% Of Purchase Price Payable To Longview Corp At Closing, Plus $850 Longview Attorneys Fee. Max 49% Of Purchase Price Can Be Financed. Buyers Approved By Board Of Directors After P&s. Real Estate Taxes Are Included In Monthly Fee.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 404
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Floor Plans (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 77 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Stock Cooperative
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,535 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Fourth Floor Floor

Bathroom1
9 x 11
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
14 x 18
Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen
9 x 17
Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom2
7 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Bedroom2
10 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Living Room
14 x 20
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting
Master Bedroom
12 x 16
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1916
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
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

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
M

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
H

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

986 Memorial Drive # 404, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent The May Group
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID TEAM0215
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Mar 11, 2026 3:03 PM 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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