975 Memorial Drive # 1008, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$4,250,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,015
Sq Ft
$1,059
Price/Sq Ft
1985
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
Condominium
Type
24
Days on Market
Sold 2010 Listed May 7, 2010 • MLS# 71076870 Copied! • Updated Jul 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $4,500,000
Final Sale Price: $4,250,000
Difference: $250,000 (-5.6%)
Performance Metrics
94.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,121
Sale $/sq ft: $1,059
This property sold for $1,059 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.6% below the original asking price.

With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

1 of largest units in Residences at Charles Square.Stone’s throw from Harvard Sq. Extraordinary views of Charles River, Boston & Harvard playing fields. 4,014 sq. ft on 1 level.Expansive living space rarely found in even most spacious Boston & Cambridge luxury units.Served by 2 elevators.Huge entertaining spaces.2 fireplaces.Beautifully updated.Many built-ins for books, storage, art display.2 generous balconies,1 huge.3 full-size parking spaces in security garage.3 storage spaces.Doorman.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

48.8%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73349782
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Previously Sold
Jul 10, 2025
$8,300,000
MLS #73349782
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Sold
Aug 26, 2010
$4,250,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
May 7, 2010
$4,500,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $37,192 $4,878,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$37,192
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$5,461
Per month
Assessed Value
$4,878,600

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1985
Living Area 4,015 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual, Other
Cooling Central Air, Individual
Flooring Wood, Tile, Marble
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement N
Laundry First Floor
Features Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Library

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $37,192
Assessed Value $4,878,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $5,461
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 59
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Unit Includes 3 Garage Parking Spaces #1, 6, 53
Exclusions None. Custom Elan Audio Equipment Will Stay.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 1008
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Does not include spacious decks
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1985
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,015 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
1
Entry Level
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Library
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: First Floor
Security: Doorman, Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1985
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual, Other
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, River
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, T-Station, University
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
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Amigos School
1.0 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 Montessori School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.2 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
1.5 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
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.2 mi
Grades 01-12
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.6 mi | #16 of 825 | Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
1.5 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
1.9 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
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.3 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.0 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

Harvard Square

975 Memorial Drive # 1008, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated Jul 1, 2025 12:14 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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