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$5,800,000
Monthly Est:$28,869
10 Beds
- 3 Baths
2 full baths + 1 half bath
6,449sqft
159 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
$5,800,000
$28,869/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1685
$-- HOA
0.41 acre lot
$899/sq.ft
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 ge...
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- Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 7:05 am
- Listing Provided by: Monahan Barker Team (617) 680-6895 | LandVest, Inc., Ipswich (617) 680-6895
- Source: MLS Property Information Network-MA | MLS#: 73490272

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1685
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
6,449 sqft
Lot Size
0.41 acre lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number
73490272
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
176

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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 3
Interior
Sewer
Public Sewer
Heating
Forced Air, Steam, Ductless
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1685
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Antique
Foundation Details
Stone
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Detached
Basement
Unfinished
Water Source
Public
Other Features
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Disclosures
Preservation Easement Held By Massachusetts Historical Commission. House Is Sited Within The Old Cambridge Historic District. Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places. See Broker Re: Agreement With Neighbor.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
03/23/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $5,800,000 $899/sqft |
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