MA
Middlesex
Cambridge
02138
159 Brattle Street
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
29
$5,800,000

Home Details for 159 Brattle Street

Price
$5,800,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
10
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Square feet
6449
Year built
1685
Lot size acres
0.41
County
Middlesex
Total rooms
16
Garage
2
Basement
Unfinished
MLS Listing#
73490272
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.

Property Features
  • Heating Information
    • Forced Air
    • Steam
    • Ductless
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
    • Ductless
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Parking
    • Detached
  • Basement
    • Unfinished
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