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986 Memorial Drive 404Cambridge, MA 02138

For Sale

$1,395,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $6,975

On a gentle bend of the Charles, Unit 404 at 986 Memorial Drive lives where the river’s calm meets the hum of Harvard Square. From that setting, this classic Cambridge cooperative opens with an easy grace of its own, beginning with an inviting entry that leads you into front to back living & dining rooms with tall windows and extensive built ins. Two bedrooms and a bath are tucked into a private wing, creating a comfortable sense of separation. The seller, who has moved to be closer to family, thoughtfully updated the space by adding central air conditioning, renovating the main bathroom and adding a fresh coat of paint, leaving it feeling light and cheerful. In this elevator building, recent maintenance reflects attentive care behind the scenes. Looking out at the Charles offers a peaceful daily rhythm, while bookstores, cafes, restaurants, and the vibrancy of a world renowned university city are moments away. It is a place where nature and city, history and comfort, meet with ease.

Listed by Lisa May

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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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617-429-3188

Listed by The May Group

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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listed by Abigail Clutz

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Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last updated November 18, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73456035

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodHarvard Square
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu1
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$2,551.09/month
  • Size1,535 sqft
  • Price per sqft$909

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Pets Allowed
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Storage
  • Fitness Center

Location

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Listing History

11/18/2025
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
$1,395,000

Property Details for 986 Memorial Drive 404

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage, Garden Area
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House Of Worship, T-Station, University
  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Fees

  • Association Fee: $2,551.09 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds

Exterior

Construction

  • Number Of Units Total: 54
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Building Name: Longview Corporation Cooperative
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Exterior Features: Garden

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,535
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,535
  • Living Area Source: Public Record

Rooms

  • Basement: Y
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 6

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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