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$5,800,000

159 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Monahan Barker Team
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
6,449 sqft
Year built
1685

About this home

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73490272
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
N/A
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
0.41 acres

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
John M Tobin
0.55 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
321
Student:teacher ratio
11.1:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Vassal Lane Upper School
0.55 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
290
Student:teacher ratio
8.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
1.16 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

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$1,160,000 down
$4,640,000 loan
Principal & interest$30,095
Property tax (est.)$4,833
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.