983 Memorial Dr, Unit 502

$1,299,000
Price
3
Beds
1,535 Sq. Ft.
$846 / Sq. Ft.
1,535
Sq. Ft.
$846
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience classic Cambridge living in this beautifully maintained 7-room, 3-bedroom, 2-bath co-op perfectly situated in the heart of Harvard Square, across from the scenic Charles River recreation area. This spacious residence blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, featuring a fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, rich millwork, abundant natural light. Generous living & dining spaces w/ Charles River Views from the bay windows is a perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. This well-managed,...Experience classic Cambridge living in this beautifully maintained 7-room, 3-bedroom, 2-bath co-op perfectly situated in the heart of Harvard Square, across from the scenic Charles River recreation area. This spacious residence blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, featuring a fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, rich millwork, abundant natural light. Generous living & dining spaces w/ Charles River Views from the bay windows is a perfect setting for entertaining or relaxing. This well-managed, owner-occupied pre-war building offers convenience w/ an elevator, live-in superintendent, beautifully maintained common garden,patio & private storage. Ideally located just moments from Harvard University,Red Line, cafés, shops, top dining, nightlife, and riverfront walking paths. 92 Walk Score Rental parking options nearby at University Place or Charles Square Garage. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Harvard Square's historic charm in one of Cambridge’s most sought-after locations.

Property Details for 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Style
High-Rise, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper, Front, Corner
LISTING UPDATED: 11/05/2025 04:24 PM

Property Details for 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

StatusActive
MLS #73442296
Days on Market66
Taxes$1 / year
HOA Fees$1,947 / month
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Co-op
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Jim & Mike Savas Team; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Michael Savas
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Building Information for 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

Building/ComplexLongview Corporation CooperativeFloor5Stories-Residences54Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsPets AllowedYear Built1916

Payment Calculator

$8,366 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,419

Property Taxes

$0

HOA Dues

$1,947

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Property Information for 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Garden Area
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
  • Living Area: 1535.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 55
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Co-op
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Corner
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Elevator
  • Interior Features: Elevator, Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Upper,Front
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: High-Rise
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 28.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 240.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 20.0
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 80.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Rentals prohibited. Buyer responsible 1-time transaction fee of 1.5% of purchase price,payable to Longview Corporation at closing,plus $850 Longview Attorney's Fee. Maximum of 49% of purchase price & renovation costs can be financed. Buyers approved by Trustees after P&S. RE Taxes in monthly fee.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Assessments: $1
  • Book: 1
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Longview Corporation Cooperative Assoc.
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site, Resident Superintendent
  • Units Owner Occupied: 55
  • Owner Occupied Source: 100%
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 502
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 5.0

Property History for 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73442296

$1,299,000
May 14, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,649,000
Apr 7, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,699,000
Jan 9, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,799,000
Nov 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,899,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73442296

$1,299,000
05/14/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,649,000
04/07/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,699,000
01/09/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,799,000
11/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73176348

$1,899,000

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Schools near 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502 is a co-op for sale in Cambridge, MA 02138. This property was listed for sale on October 10, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,299,000. This listing's school district is Cambridge School District. Nearby schools include Graham and Parks School, Putnam Avenue Upper School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. 983 Memorial Drive, Unit 502 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,535 sqft co-op built in 1916.

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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Jim & Mike Savas Team; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Michael Savas

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