983 Memorial Drive # 502, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square

$1,299,000

Est. $8,715/month

3

Beds

2

Baths

1,535

Sq Ft

$846

Price/Sq Ft

1916

Year Built

Stock Cooperative

Type

77

Days on Market

Active Listed Oct 10, 2025 • MLS# 73442296 Copied!

About this home

Experience classic Cambridge living in this beautifully maintained 7-room, 3-bedroom, 2-bath co-op perfectly situated in the heart of Harvard Square, across from the scenic Charles River recreation area. This spacious residence blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, featuring a fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, rich millwork, abundant natural light. Generous living & dining spaces w/ Charles River Views from the bay windows is a perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. This well-managed, owner-occupied pre-war building offers convenience w/ an elevator, live-in superintendent, beautifully maintained common garden,patio & private storage. Ideally located just moments from Harvard University,Red Line, cafés, shops, top dining, nightlife, and riverfront walking paths. 92 Walk Score Rental parking options nearby at University Place or Charles Square Garage. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Harvard Square's historic charm in one of Cambridge’s most sought-after locations.

Property Overview

Property Type

Stock Cooperative

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1916

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

2

Living Area

1,535 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Stories

1

Entry Level

5

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Stock Cooperative

Year Built 1916

Living Area 1,535 sq ft

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Y

Laundry In Building

Features Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Elevator

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features Patio, Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $1

Assessed Value $1

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Elevator

Windows:

Basement: Y

Laundry: In Building

Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1916

Structure Type: High-Rise

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation:

Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Garden

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing:

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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

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Harvard Square

983 Memorial Drive # 502, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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

10 schools

St. Peter Elementary School

0.6 mi

Grades PK-08

Shady Hill School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-08

Cambridge Montessori School

1.0 mi

Grades PK-06

A

Amigos School

1.1 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8

-0.5 below state avg

413 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

Cambridge Friends School

1.1 mi

Grades PK-08

C

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

1.3 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9

-12.3 below state avg

890 students Diverse

High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-12

A

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

1.4 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4

+1.2 above state avg

352 students Less Diverse

Grades PK-06

Fayerweather Street School

2.0 mi

Grades PK-08

Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.

2.1 mi

Grades 01-12

A-

Graham and Parks School

0.7 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7

-5.5 below state avg

367 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

M

Middle Schools

5 schools

Allium Montessori School

0.5 mi

Grades 01-06

A-

Putnam Avenue Upper School

0.7 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1

-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

-3.9 below state avg

292 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

C+

Cambridge Street Upper School

1.7 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8

-18.4 below state avg

301 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

B+

Darby Vassall Upper School

2.0 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5

-10.7 below state avg

298 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

Farr Academy School

1.2 mi

Grades 07-12

NuVu Innovation School

1.4 mi

Grades 08-12

B-

Community Charter School of Cambridge

2.1 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1

-5.2 below state avg

251 students Diverse

7 sports • 202 athletes

High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum

Grades 06-12

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Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/10/2025	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,299,000	-	-	Original listing

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