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$5,800,000
 $31,136 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

159 Brattle Street,Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Description

The iconic Hooper-Lee-Nichols House, built c.1685 and recognized as the second-oldest home in Cambridge, now seeks its next chapter. The three-story Georgian structure is distinguished by its central chimney and balanced proportions. Set on an expansive 18,012± sq. ft parcel, the house is sited well back from the street with a detached carriage house/garage accessed from Kennedy Road. Today it stands as the headquarters of History Cambridge and though it is currently configured for office use, future owners will have the opportunity to reimagine the interiors as a grand private home. The property is protected by historic preservation measures ensuring its integrity for generations to come. An easement held by the Massachusetts Historical Commission safeguards important interior features, while its location within the Old Cambridge Historic District safeguards the exterior. The Hooper-Lee-Nichols House is an invitation to stewardshipan opportunity to carry forward a 340-year legacy.

Details

MLS #73490272
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1685
Days On Site154
Listing Provided ByLandVest, Inc., Ipswich | Monahan Barker Team

Features

Bed(s)10
Bath(s) 3 Total
SQ Feet6,449
Garage2
BasementY
ZoningA-1
Acreage0.41

Interior

Rooms Total16
Cooling Yes / NoYes
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
Heating Yes / NoYes
HeatingForced Air, Steam, Ductless
Fireplaces Total5
Fireplace Yes / NoYes

Exterior

Foundation DetailsStone
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot

Parking

Garage Yes / NoYes
Attached Garage Yes / NoNo
Parking FeaturesDetached

Utilities

SewerPublic Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount46860.46
Tax Assessed Value7379600
Tax Year2025

Location

Senior Community Yes / NoNo

Area Information

StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
CityCambridge
Zip Code02138
AreaWest Cambridge
Listing VS Median (in 02138)
Price:
$5,800,000
low | high
Med:
$5,000
100% of Average
sqft:
6,449
low | high
Med:
1,451
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$899
low | high
Med:
$3
100% of Average
On site:
154
low | high
Med:
13
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

Market Activity 02138

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Carey Rooney

Carey Rooney

HK Realty

Relocation Specialist, RESA Certified Staging Advocate (603) 475-4087carey.rooney@h-krealty.com
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
CityCambridge
Zip Code02138
AreaWest Cambridge
Listing VS Median (in 02138)
Price:
$5,800,000
low | high
Med:
$5,000
100% of Average
sqft:
6,449
low | high
Med:
1,451
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$899
low | high
Med:
$3
100% of Average
On site:
154
low | high
Med:
13
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Nearby Listings (Within 1/10 mile)
Price: $4.35M - $7.25M
sqft: 4,500 - 8,000
Nearby Listings Property ImageNearby Listings Details
172 Brattle Street Property Photo 1
$15,700,000
172 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Updated: July 10, 2026 at 3:41:17 PM PDT

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