986 Memorial Drive # 104, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$1,165,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,195,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,165,000
Difference:
$30,000 (-2.5%)
Performance Metrics
97.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$802
Sale $/sq ft:
$782
This property sold for $782 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.5% below the original asking price.
With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Elegant first-floor unit in historic Longview overlooking the Charles. Just blocks from Harvard Square, this home features many period details with oversized windows, pocket doors, high ceilings, built-in cabinets, and crown molding. An expansive and welcoming entry hall is flanked by oversized living and dining rooms. The living room has views of the Charles and a fireplace framed by large built-ins. The primary bedroom offers river views, while the second bedroom overlooks the building’s garden. Eat-in kitchen has a breakfast bar and a second bath right off the breakfast nook. Longview is home to a rare kind of community cultivated through its private garden parties and monthly gatherings hosted in residents’ homes – continuing the building’s long-standing tradition of neighbors coming together. This beautifully maintained elevator building is 100% owner occupied. Co-op amenities include exercise room, private storage, live-in superintendent, and laundry. Fees include taxes & heat.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jun 3, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 3, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
May 14, 2026
$1,195,000
Original listing
Agent: Rob Ramsdell
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/03/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 05/14/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,195,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0 | $0 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$1,751
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Stock Cooperative
Year Built
1916
Living Area
1,490 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
Common Area, In Building
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
0.00
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,751 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes
None
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer Responsible For 1-time Transaction Fee Of 1.5% Of Purchase Price Payable To Longview Corp At Closing, Plus $850 Longview Attorneys Fee. Max 49% Of Purchase Price Can Be Financed. Buyers Approved By Board Of Directors After P&s. Re Taxes Included In Monthly Fee. Fireplace Is Decorative.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
104
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Documents
Floor Plans (1)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
29 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Stock Cooperative
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,490 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,490 sq ft above grade
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Common Area, In Building
Security:
Intercom
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1916
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Garden
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
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
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
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
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
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
1.9 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 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
1.3 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
1.8 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
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
Harvard Square
986 Memorial Drive # 104, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rob Ramsdell
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID
CN233154
Office MLS ID
AN2064
Listing Data Updated
Jul 7, 2026 10:51 PM EDT
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