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975 Memorial Drive # 1105, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$6,325,000
Est. $39,231/month
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,170
Sq Ft
$2,915
Price/Sq Ft
1986
Year Built
228
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 30, 2020 • MLS# 72734779 Copied!

About this home

Experience breathtaking views from this exquisitely renovated penthouse condominium-the Charles River, gold dome of the statehouse, to the Blue Hills! This is your chance to live at Harvard Square’s most exclusive address. From your garage parking space you will ascend directly up to your unit. Once there, soak in lush finishes throughout including beautiful cherry floors with maple accents, oversized open living/dining room highlighted by a wall of windows, wood burning fireplace + rich cherry wall paneling, cabinetry & millwork. Additional features include a fully appointed kitchen featuring top-of-the-line appliances, white Poggenpohl cabinets, generously sized island + Caesarstone counters. Master suite of your dreams: 2nd wood burning fireplace, custom built-ins + walk-in closet, as well as lovely master bath w oversized steam shower, wonderful soaking tub + heated floors, & sliders to rare private terrace. 2 additional bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Full-service, concierge

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1986
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,170 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
11
Main Level Bedrooms
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $7,500,000
Final Sale Price: $6,325,000
Difference: $1,175,000 (-15.7%)
Performance Metrics
84.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
228
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $3,456
Sale $/sq ft: $2,915
This property sold for $2,915 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.7% below the original asking price.

At 228 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$2,915/sq ft
Area Average
$127/sq ft
Difference
+2,192.6%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1986
Living Area 2,170 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual, Radiant
Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry Laundry Closet, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Bathroom

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $27,470
Assessed Value $4,777,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bathroom
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security: Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1986
Effective Year (Renovated): 1986
Structure Type: High-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual, Radiant
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

975 Memorial Drive # 1105, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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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

3 schools
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.6 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.8 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

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.4 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

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.3 mi
Grades 08-12
JRI Bay Cove School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property Tax $2,289
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $4,759/mo
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Property History

Market Insights

10.9%
Price Range
218
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73347369
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Nov 6, 2025
$6,975,000
MLS #73347369
Sold
May 26, 2021
$6,325,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 218
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 30, 2020
$6,595,000
Original listing
Agent: Team Patti Brainard Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #71995341
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 16, 2016
$7,100,000
MLS #71995341

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 6, 2025 Sold $6,975,000
Sep 30, 2020 New Listing Added $6,595,000
May 16, 2016 Sold $7,100,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
228 days
Price per Sq Ft
$2,915

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $27,470 $4,777,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$27,470
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$4,759
Monthly
Assessed Value
$4,777,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Team Patti Brainard
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM309187
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated May 30, 2021 11:11 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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