986 Memorial Drive # 404, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square

$1,300,000

Beds

Baths

1,535

Sq Ft

$847

Price/Sq Ft

1916

Year Built

Stock Cooperative

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Nov 18, 2025 • MLS# 73456035 Copied! • Updated Mar 11, 2026

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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

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property

$847/sq ft

Area Median

$818/sq ft

Difference

+3.5%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

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

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

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Feb 25, 2022

$1,415,000

MLS #72891404

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
11/18/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,395,000	-	-	Original listing
02/25/2022	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,415,000	-	-	MLS #72891404

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$0	$0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

Tax Year 2025

HOA Fee

$3,552

Monthly

Assessed Value

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00

Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

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

MA Disclosures

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.

Additional Details

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

Sold

Year Built

1916

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,535 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Floor Layout

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

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

986 Memorial Drive # 404, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

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

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