986 Memorial Drive # 104, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square

$1,165,000

Beds

Baths

1,490

Sq Ft

$782

Price/Sq Ft

1916

Year Built

Stock Cooperative

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed May 14, 2026 • MLS# 73518778 Copied! • Updated Jul 7, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $1,195,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $1,165,000
                        

Difference: $30,000 (-2.5%)

Performance Metrics

97.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $802

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $782
                        

This property sold for $782 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 1 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$782/sq ft

Area Median

$855/sq ft

Difference

8.5%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Elegant first-floor unit in historic Longview overlooking the Charles. Just blocks from Harvard Square, this home features many period details with oversized windows, pocket doors, high ceilings, built-in cabinets, and crown molding. An expansive and welcoming entry hall is flanked by oversized living and dining rooms. The living room has views of the Charles and a fireplace framed by large built-ins. The primary bedroom offers river views, while the second bedroom overlooks the building’s garden. Eat-in kitchen has a breakfast bar and a second bath right off the breakfast nook. Longview is home to a rare kind of community cultivated through its private garden parties and monthly gatherings hosted in residents’ homes – continuing the building’s long-standing tradition of neighbors coming together. This beautifully maintained elevator building is 100% owner occupied. Co-op amenities include exercise room, private storage, live-in superintendent, and laundry. Fees include taxes & heat.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋

Status: Active under contract

Jun 3, 2026

Active → Active Under Contract

⏳

Pending Sale

Jun 3, 2026

Offer accepted, sale pending

🏠

Listed for Sale

May 14, 2026

$1,195,000

Original listing

Agent: Rob Ramsdell Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/03/2026	📋 Status: Active under contract	-	-	-	Active → Active Under Contract
06/03/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
05/14/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,195,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$0	$0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

Tax Year 2026

HOA Fee

$1,751

Monthly

Assessed Value

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Stock Cooperative

Year Built 1916

Living Area 1,490 sq ft

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Y

Laundry Common Area, In Building

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00

Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,751 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. Re Taxes Included In Monthly Fee. Fireplace Is Decorative.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]

Unit/Building 104

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents Floor Plans (1)

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 29 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Stock Cooperative

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1916

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,490 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer

Interior Features:

Windows:

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: Window Unit(s)

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:

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 # 104, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rob Ramsdell

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Office Phone 617-945-9161

Agent MLS ID CN233154

Office MLS ID AN2064

Listing Data Updated Jul 7, 2026 10:51 PM EDT

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