975 Memorial Drive # 210, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$1,800,000
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,022
Sq Ft
$890
Price/Sq Ft
1985
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
217
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Sep 23, 2010 • MLS# 71141167 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,800,000
Difference: $300,000 (-14.3%)
Performance Metrics
85.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
217
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,039
Sale $/sq ft: $890
This property sold for $890 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.3% below the original asking price.

At 217 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

About this home

The Residences at Charles Square, a desirable well managed building with doorman. Very pleasant 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths duplex with entrance on lobby level. Living room and dining room have high ceilings and lovely views of Charles River and Newell Boat House. Gracious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom on second level also has river views. There are two more bedrooms, each with bath on second level. Small balcony off living room. Deeded garage parking.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

60%
Price Range
218
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73538496
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 18, 2026
$4,500,000
MLS #73538496 - Active
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Sold
Jul 1, 2011
$1,800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 218
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Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2010
$1,895,000
Original listing
Agent: Polly Drinkwater Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $14,567 $2,033,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$14,567
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$1,982
Per month
Assessed Value
$2,033,300

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1985
Living Area 2,022 sq ft
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Unit Control
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Second Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $14,567
Assessed Value $2,033,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,982
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 Garage Parking Space #41. See Escrow Document
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 210
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures First floor 715 sq ft, Second floor 1307 sq ft.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 218 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1985
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,022 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Second Floor
Security: Doorman

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1985
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio & Porch:
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, Heated Garage, Storage, Deeded
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 | #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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.2 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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Neighborhood

975 Memorial Drive # 210, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Polly Drinkwater
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone 617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID BB301019
Office MLS ID BB9599
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2026 12:03 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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