985 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,150,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
1,190 Sq. Ft.
$966 / Sq. Ft.
1,190
Sq. Ft.
$966
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful Harvard Square 5th-floor south-facing apartment set back from street, in sought-after, well established coop building. Gracious & large living & dining rooms with cross-ventilation, period detail, handsome fireplace, water view. Hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen with arched windows. Large private basement storage. Possibility to enhance by creating 2nd bedroom. 2nd half-bath or full bath can be added with approval. Long vistas. Good-size newer insulated windows. Excellent natural light. Fully...Beautiful Harvard Square 5th-floor south-facing apartment set back from street, in sought-after, well established coop building. Gracious & large living & dining rooms with cross-ventilation, period detail, handsome fireplace, water view. Hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen with arched windows. Large private basement storage. Possibility to enhance by creating 2nd bedroom. 2nd half-bath or full bath can be added with approval. Long vistas. Good-size newer insulated windows. Excellent natural light. Fully owner-occupied per cooperative requirements. Stately early-20th-c. landmark building. Landscape grounds beautifully maintained by dedicated staff. Professional management. Elevator. Common laundry. Real estate taxes, heat, hot water included in monthly fee. Large fenced garden for use of coop's residents & guests. Two live-in superintendents. Rental parking available nearby.

Listing Agents

  1. Christian Jones

    Christian Jones

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    cj@compass.com

    P: 617.240.0799

  2. John Petrowsky

    John Petrowsky

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    jpetrowsky@compass.com

    P: 617.504.6330

Property Details for 985 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Harvard Square
Area
MA-Cambridge-Harvard Square, MA-Cambridge
Style
Mid-Rise, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
Upper, Front

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 07:25 PM

Property Details for 985 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

StatusSold
MLS #72929166
Days on Market35
Taxes$999,999 / year
HOA Fees$1,333 / month
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Co-op
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County

Building

Longview Corporation

54 UnitsBuilt in 1920

Location

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Building Information for 985 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

Building/ComplexLongview CorporationFloor3Stories-Residences54Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1920

Payment Calculator

$90,942 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,276

Property Taxes

$83,333

HOA Dues

$1,333

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Property Information for 985 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry, Elevator(s), Park, Fitness Center, Storage, Garden Area
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1190.0
  • Total Units: 54
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Co-op
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1955
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom, Other(See Remarks), Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Upper,Front
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River, Direct Access, Public
  • Waterview Features: Public, River, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Rented, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Common, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements, Other (See Remarks)
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: There is 1-time transaction fee of 1.5% of purchase price,from Buyer to Longview Co at closing,and the buyer also pays Longview attorney fee. Max of 49% of purchase price and any proposed renovation costs can be financed. Shares must be held by an individual not by trust or corp.Rentals prohibited
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 410852
  • Assessments: $999,999
  • Book: 9999
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Longview Corporation
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - On Site, Professional - Off Site, Owner Association, Resident Superintendent
  • Units Owner Occupied: 54
  • Owner Occupied Source: management
  • Association Security: Intercom, Other
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 502
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 985 Memorial Drive, Unit 502

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 985 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

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