159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Will Coughlan

Will Coughlan

+1(978) 560-7155
$ 5,800,000
Est. payment | /mo

10 Beds

2.5 Baths

6,449 SqFt

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$ 5,800,000
Est. payment | /mo
Save

10 Beds

2.5 Baths

6,449 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,449 sqft

Price per Sqft $899

MLS Listing ID 73490272

Style Antique

Bedrooms 10

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1685

Annual Tax Amount $46,860

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.410 Acres

Acres 0.41

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Area West Cambridge

Zoning A-1

Direction Brattle Street and Kennedy Road

Rooms

Basement Unfinished

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Steam, Ductless

Cooling Central Air, Ductless

Fireplaces Number 5

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Total Parking Spaces 7

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Antique

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by LandVest, Inc., Ipswich

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