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988 Memorial Dr # 486, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$2,950
Est. $215/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
530
Sq Ft
$6
Price/Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
40
Days on Market
Active Listed Apr 30, 2026 • MLS# 73510486 Copied!

About this home

6/1 PRIME Harvard1-bedroom apartment just steps from the Charles River and a short walk to Harvard University, Harvard Square. This charming fourth-floor unit features a thoughtful layout with hardwood floors in the living space, updated kitchen with granite countertop, dishwasher and gas cooking stove, bathroom with tub, and great natural flow throughout. Located in a professionally managed building with common laundry, elevator, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Enjoy easy access to scenic walking and jogging paths along the Charles River, nearby parks, shops, restaurants, and all the conveniences and charm of Cambridge living. No smoking. This sought-after rental won’t last! Furnitures can be sold or transfered.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GORDON, ALLAN G
Mailing Address 988 MEMORIAL DR, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02138

Land Use

Use Code 1021
Description N/A
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $585,300

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $585,300 $585,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 15, 2025 $2,850,000 84096/0301
Apr 30, 2025 $100 84029/0244
Apr 17, 2025 $1 83978/0045
Feb 28, 2025 $1 83816/0333
Sep 16, 2024 $1 83243/0298
Jul 12, 2024 $608,000 82998/0003
Apr 25, 2024 $465,000 82700/0164
Mar 12, 2024 $755,000 82558/0545
Jan 17, 2024 $2,550,000 82404/0285
Oct 2, 2023 $735,000 82054/0516

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 3, 2026 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Kitchen renovatiom, new cabinets, appliances, plumbing, electrical. Converting from gas stove to electric stove.
By S+H Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1212336
Open $111,843
May 4, 2026 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Replacing 7 double hung windows and 1 casement type window
By Wishes Tour
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1208266
Open $7,600
Jan 6, 2026 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Kitcheb and bathroom renovation.   Replace bathroom window.
By McEvoy Construction Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1194589
Open $55,000
Nov 23, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Sheet A-00.0 Project Information - Schematic Design Set: This sheet includes the names of the Owner, Architect, and Contractor, along with…
By Prime Building Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1190563
Open $345,000
Jun 11, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
master bath renovation
By McEvoy Construction Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1169130
Open $24,000
Oct 31, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Window replacement
By Pedro O Santos
Permit #qu2z-8suj:290133
Closed $19,738
Aug 1, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Complete renovation of an existing bath as shown on the Architect's Plans.
By PRIME BUILDING INC.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:280801
Open $90,829
Jul 15, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Kitchen remodeling. Removing existing cabinets and installing g new cabinets same location
By McEvoy Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:276821
Closed $30,000
Jul 4, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Sheet A-01.0 Project Information: This sheet includes the names of the Owner, Architect, and Contractor, along with a List of…
By PRIME BUILDING INC.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:277191
Open $342,916
Jun 30, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Replace small bathroom casement window
By Pedro O Santos
Permit #qu2z-8suj:275242
Closed $4,100
Mar 27, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
balcony waterproofing repair and masonry restoration
By Atlantic Restoration inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:261080
Open $3,218,900
Jan 8, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Kitchen renovation and other minor repairs
By Sophia Panova
Permit #qu2z-8suj:245286
Open $37,995
Jul 5, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
REMOVE & REPLACE 28 WINDOWS; ; LIKE FOR LIKE; SAME SIZE; NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
Permit #qu2z-8suj:226432
Open $90,959
Apr 26, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Demo existing bathroom sink, tub, toilet, flooring, and fixturesReplace with vanity. install tub where exiistiing tub is located all…
By Abrams Properties LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:217503
Open $46,194
Feb 8, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
remove existing tub and install new walk in shower for elderly homeowner.
By Lahinch Property Services
Permit #qu2z-8suj:209758
Open $24,900
Dec 21, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate existing kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. No changes to existing sqaure footage.  Replace all existing windows per Condo Assoication's…
By AC General Contracting, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:205614
Closed $325,000
Sep 27, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
9 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS
By pella windows
Permit #qu2z-8suj:184588
Open $33,512
Sep 7, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Bathroom remodeling
By Big leaf construction inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:137821
Open $59,900
Feb 22, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Replacment of 1 bathroom window
By Renewal By Andersen
Permit #qu2z-8suj:108799
Open $2,675
Jan 25, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Replacement of 1 window
By Renewal By Andersen
Permit #qu2z-8suj:106342
Open $3,717
Dec 20, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Kitchen remodel. Remove existing kitchen cabinets, base and wall cabinets. Remove tile backsplash and repair wallboard. Install new kitchen…
By Lyle Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:100631
Closed $21,000
Jul 29, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Provide up to (5) replacement windows, install electric fireplace and some light fixtures, install new built in cabinetry, replace existing…
By S+H Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:80548
Open $65,000
Jul 14, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Replacement of 27 windows. No structural work.
By Renewal by Andersen
Permit #qu2z-8suj:73389
Open $66,959
Nov 13, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Paint, bathroom remodeling, relocate washer/dryer, floors refinish
By David P Cacciola
Permit #qu2z-8suj:60150
Open $126,000
Oct 9, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Erect swing staging on north elevation. Cut out and re-point approximate 60 sq/ft of mortar joints under 5th & 6th floor window.Apply…
By Statewide RM Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:57554
Open $30,450
May 1, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovation of existing kitchen/living space area.  Replacement of carpet in the bedroom, floor refinishing, painting.  Installation of two…
By Fotis Construction & Remodeling, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:45791
Closed $70,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 620 530
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
530 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Entry Level
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Condominium
Living Area 530 sq ft
Lot Size 0.00
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Building
Features None

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Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

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Features None

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Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

HOA Yes

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Neighborhood

988 Memorial Dr # 486, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.7 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.8 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Apr 30, 2026
$2,950
Original listing
Agent: Hanna Zhang Office: East Coast Realty, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 30, 2026 New Listing Added $2,950

Market Statistics

Days on Market
40 days
Price per Sq Ft
$6

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Hanna Zhang
Listing Office East Coast Realty, Inc.
Agent MLS ID CN229155
Office MLS ID NB1740
Listing Data Updated May 4, 2026 3:05 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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