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Active159 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Monahan Barker Team at LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
Listing courtesy of Monahan Barker Team, LandVest, Inc., Ipswich
About This Property
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.
Property Details
Key Facts
Property Type
Single Family
Style
Ranch
Year Built
1685
Living Area
6,449 sqft
Lot Size
18,012 sqft
Rooms
16
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
2.5 (2 full, 1 half)
Construction
Basement
Full Basement
Parking Spaces
5
Garage Spaces
2
Systems & Utilities
Heating
Hot Water Baseboard, Wood Stove, Mini-Split
Cooling
Central Air, Other
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Financial
Taxes (2025)
$46,860/yr
Price / Sqft
$899/sqft
MLS #
73490272
Days on Market
62
Sarina Steinmetz
617.610.0207Price History
Listed
Mar 23, 2026
$5,800,000
No price changes recorded.
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