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ActiveListed 210 days ago

$4,950,000

159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

10
beds
2.5
baths
6,449
sqft
Lot sizeThe land that comes with the home, as reported to the MLS.
0.41 acres
Year builtThe year the building was originally built, as reported by the listing agent.
1685
On the marketDays since the home was listed. New listings tend to move fastest.
210 days ago
Property type
Single Family Residence
Price per sqftList price divided by interior living area — handy for comparing homes of different sizes.
$768
ParkingSpaces that come with the home, as reported to the MLS.
5 spaces
Annual taxesLast annual property tax bill reported to the MLS. A new owner's bill can differ.
$46,860

What’s Special

  • Central Air

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 stewardship—an opportunity to carry forward a 340-year legacy.

Listing courtesy of Monahan Barker Team, LandVest, Inc., Ipswich · MLS PIN #73490272

Facts & Features

Status
Active
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Active
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 half
Living area
6,449 sqft

Parking

1
  • Detached

Heating

3
  • Forced Air
  • Steam
  • Ductless

Cooling

2
  • Central Air
  • Ductless

MLS PIN #73490272 · Listed March 23, 2026

Location

159 Brattle Street, Cambridge · All Cambridge homes

The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors, landlords and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing, leasing or renting. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

$4,950,000

159 Brattle Street

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