Crowning the Longview building, this spectacular penthouse captures sweeping views of the Charles River, Harvard athletic fields, and the Cambridge skyline from every angle. The heart of this 1,802 SF residence is a magnificent 38-foot living and dining enfilade with SW and NE exposures flooding the space with natural light throughout the day. Two fireplaces anchor the gracious living room and intimate library, adding timeless architectural character. The thoughtful floor plan offers two generous bedrooms in a private wing, plus a flexible third room perfect as an office or guest suite. The kitchen flows into a large walk-in pantry—a rare luxury. With 8'5" ceilings, central A/C, and elegant period detailing, this exceptional residence embodies what architect Louis Kahn described as "the thoughtful making of space... evoking a feeling of quiet joy." Impeccably maintained building, 100% owner-occupied, landscaped garden. Red Line to MIT, MGH, and downtown Boston one block away.
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $10,296,900 | $45,590,500 | $55,887,400 | — |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
install 6 pella replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work
By Fisher Windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1189183
|
Open | $41,970 |
| Oct 28, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
install 8 pella replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work
By Fisher Windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1187931
|
Open | $23,160 |
| Oct 19, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
install 7 pella replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work
By Fisher Windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1186473
|
Open | $26,515 |
| Feb 10, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Opening up flooring, walls, ceilings for plumber (Master Bathrooms, 2nd Bathrooms and Kitchens)Some areas will need cabinets removed,…
By Revolution Painting & Cleaning Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1148664
|
Closed | $320,622 |
| Feb 3, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
replace 26 windows into the existing opening
By Eastern Massachusetts Window & Door, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1145753
|
Open | $99,500 |
| Jan 22, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
install 17 Pella replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work
By Fisher Windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1147049
|
Closed | $50,635 |
| Jan 15, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Installing a new forced air conditioning system and adding a utility closet in the foyer to house the AC equipment.
By Langione Brothers
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1144559
|
Closed | $66,528 |
| Oct 17, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
1st BathroomCreate a wall up to the topBuild the showerNew duroc- waterproofRe-tile the whole shower including around window 2nd…
By Revolution Painting and Cleaning Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:289640
|
Closed | $21,850 |
| Oct 16, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Install 13 Pella replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work
By Fisher Windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:289381
|
Open | $65,000 |
| Oct 16, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
install 17 pella replacment windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work
By Fisher Windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:288468
|
Closed | $46,480 |
| Sep 9, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Removing kitchen cabinets top and bottom Open walls as necessary for the plumber and electricianBuild wall and install door by kitchen area…
By Revolution Painting & Cleaning Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:287048
|
Closed | $30,700 |
| Aug 18, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Opened up flooring, walls, ceilingsSome areas will need cabinets removed, shelvings to access wall and ceilings Remove vanities, base…
By Revolution Painting & Cleaning Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:280089
|
Closed | $194,192 |
| Jul 24, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Replace 26 windows
By Boston Window and door LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:275719
|
Closed | $85,000 |
| Jul 14, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Masonry restoration/waterproofing misc window and door removal and replacment,fire escape repairs
By Atlantic Restoration inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:267258
|
Open | $3,159,590 |
| Mar 31, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Cosmetic renovation of the kitchen, gut renovation of two existing bathrooms, cosmetic & millwork renovations to be done throughout the…
By Langione Brothers Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:261788
|
Open | $512,209 |
| Mar 27, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remodel existing kitchen and 2 bathrooms
By Ricci Bros Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:256838
|
Closed | $325,000 |
| Feb 7, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovation of a bathroom with new fixtures and finishes, and renovation of the kitchen and pantry with new electric appliances and finishes.
By Woodcat, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:255949
|
Closed | $136,950 |
| Feb 5, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Interior renovation and remodeling of bathrooms and bedroom, adding cabinetry.
By Bannon Custom Builders
Permit #qu2z-8suj:254997
|
Closed | $921,533 |
| Jan 2, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Cosmetic renovation of the kitchen, pantry, and adjacent bathroom, per the attached plans. Plumbing fixtures are staying in the same…
By Langione Brothers Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:252044
|
Closed | $208,845 |
| Oct 25, 2023 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Demo, framing, insulation, re-closing area
By Revolution Painting and Cleaning
Permit #qu2z-8suj:244212
|
Closed | $30,050 |
| Apr 12, 2023 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Install permanent steel posts and remove the temporary steel post as per the structural plans attached
By Sincere Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:216799
|
Open | $12,960 |
| Feb 21, 2023 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
open bathroom walls from building 984 Memorial drive for all units 1-6 floors, units 104/103, 203/204, 303/304, 403/404, 503/504, 603/604…
By Granados Builders
Permit #qu2z-8suj:206348
|
Open | $97,950 |
| Jan 2, 2023 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
framed new ceiling to hide ac duct work, paint and add access panel for new air handler
By granados handyman llc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:205878
|
Open | $8,500 |
| Nov 28, 2022 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Complete a gut renovation of the kitchen and 2 bathrooms, install a new air conditioning system, and misc cosmetic upgrades throughout the…
By Langione Brothers Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:201411
|
Closed | $386,808 |
| Aug 14, 2022 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Gut and renovate main bath.
By Good Energy Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:183301
|
Closed | $80,247 |
| May 9, 2022 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remove interior finishes as needed to determine the structural components so that the designer and engineer can complete their design. No…
By Langione Brothers Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:170621
|
Open | $21,574 |
| Jul 11, 2021 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Scope of work on unit #302: Demolition/renovation of bathroom. Demolition of one interior wall/ceiling.
By s+h construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:126900
|
Closed | $350,973 |
| Jul 6, 2021 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
gut renovate bathroom
By C Burrell Contractors
Permit #qu2z-8suj:127127
|
Closed | $48,000 |
| Nov 16, 2020 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
new hard ceiling to be frame to hide new duct work from new HVAC unit inside unit 101 located at building 985 memorial drive
By Douglas Granados
Permit #qu2z-8suj:99178
|
Open | $8,500 |
| Aug 5, 2020 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remove the existing bath tub and install a lip free shower. Homeowner can not easily step into a tub and needs accessible bathing. Install…
By Operation Independence
Permit #qu2z-8suj:84766
|
Open | $5,200 |
| Feb 26, 2020 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Add half bathroom and renovate existing master bathroom according to Charles R Myer & Partners dated 02/06/2020. Install (Unico) with…
By Langione Brothers, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:67829
|
Open | $291,222 |
| Aug 7, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
1 REPLACEMENT WINDOW
By PELLA WINDOWS
Permit #qu2z-8suj:52186
|
Open | $10,000 |
| Jun 19, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate the kitchen, relocate doorway to kitchen
By S+H Construction, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:49185
|
Open | $104,600 |
| May 29, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate kitchen area
By cburrell
Permit #qu2z-8suj:47002
|
Closed | $161,000 |
| May 28, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate entire apartment, construct kitchen in different location, renovate existing bathroom and add one three-quarter bathroom according…
By Langione Brothers, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:47575
|
Closed | $501,964 |
| Apr 18, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remove interior finishes as needed to determine the structural components so that the architect and engineer can complete their design. No…
By Langione Brothers, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:44085
|
Closed | $21,813 |
| Nov 5, 2018 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Within unit 103 - drop existing ceiling to cover new ducts from new central A/C
By Granados Handyman LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:25198
|
Open | $7,300 |
Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.
| Field | Assessor | MLS | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sqft | 175,557 | 1,802 | ✗ |
| Year built | 1,900 | 1,916 | ✗ |
Harvard Square
985 Memorial Drive # 603, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | • Back On Market | - | - | - | Active |
| 05/29/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,300,000 | $50,000 | - | From $1,350,000 to $1,300,000 (-3.7%) |
| 04/30/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 04/27/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 04/16/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,350,000 | $175,000 | - | From $1,525,000 to $1,350,000 (-11.5%) |
| 04/08/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $1,525,000 | $100,000 | - | From $1,625,000 to $1,525,000 (-6.2%) |
| 02/11/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,625,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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