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.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 192
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 140
- Primary Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
- Bedroom 2 Level: Fourth Floor
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Living Room Sqft: 280
- Entry Foyer Level: 4
- Living Room Level: Fourth Floor
- Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 99
- Bathroom 2 Sqft: 56
- Bathroom 1 Level: Fourth Floor
- Bathroom 2 Level: Fourth Floor
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Interior Features
- Lighting - Pendant
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Laundry Features: Common Area, In Building
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Steam, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant
- Dining Room Level: Fourth Floor
- Dining Room Sqft: 252
- Kitchen Features: Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Level: Fourth Floor
- Kitchen Sqft: 153
Exterior and Lot Features
Home Features
- View: River, Walk to
- Security Features: Intercom
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Storage, Garden Area
- Association Fee: 2551
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 2551
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- 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
Other Property Info
- City Region: Harvard Square
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Memorial Drive in Harvard Square next to the monastery. Back entrance on Brewer Street.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Home Warranty: No
- Property Subtype: condo
- Zoning: RES
- Property Subtype: Stock Cooperative
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1535
- Year Built: 1916
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1535
- Building Area Total: 1535
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: Longview Corporation Cooperative
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Mid-Rise
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
