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10 Beds
3 Baths
6,449 sqft

$5,800,000

159 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA, 02138

Price per sqft$899.36
Built in1685
Property size6,449 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Mar 23, 2026

Updated 6 days ago

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.

$38,588/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $5,800,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
73490272

Interior Features

Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
3
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.41 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$46,860
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No

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