986 Memorial Drive # 204, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$860,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,503
Sq Ft
$572
Price/Sq Ft
1917
Year Built
Stock Cooperative
Type
80
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed Feb 4, 2010 • MLS# 71028404 Copied! • Updated May 2, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $875,000
Final Sale Price: $860,000
Difference: $15,000 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
80
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $582
Sale $/sq ft: $572
This property sold for $572 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 80 days on market before selling.

About this home

Very lovely 2-bedroom/2-bath cooperative apartment in Longview on the Charles River in Harvard Sq. FULL river views from the MBR, partial river views from the expansive fireplaced living room. All the renovations in this exquisite apartment have been executed with attention to detail and quality. Cook's kit. reno in 1994, and there are many customizations which add to the ease of living in this wonderful space. Taxes included in monthly fee.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

40.5%
Price Range
81
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73573766
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$1,445,000
MLS #73573766 - Active
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Sold
May 14, 2010
$860,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 81
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Listed for Sale
Feb 4, 2010
$875,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathy Irving Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$1,166
Per month
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Stock Cooperative
Year Built 1917
Living Area 1,503 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00
HOA Fee $1,166
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Hot Water, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures See Listing Broker For List Of Disclosures. Taxes Are Included In Condo Fee.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["High-Rise"]
Unit/Building 204
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 81 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Stock Cooperative
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1917
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,503 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security: Intercom, Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1917
Effective Year (Renovated): 1953
Structure Type: High-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
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

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 | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.3 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.4 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 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 | #238 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 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 | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.4 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.7 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.0 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.1 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

986 Memorial Drive # 204, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathy Irving
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID BB901253
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated May 2, 2025 12:11 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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