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177 Hancock St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$2,426,000
8
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,405
Sq Ft
$551
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
17
Days on Market
Sold 2024 Listed Jul 2, 2024 • MLS# 73259756 Copied! • Updated Sep 4, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,125,000
Final Sale Price: $2,426,000
Difference: +$301,000 (+14.2%)
Performance Metrics
114.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $482
Sale $/sq ft: $551
This property sold for $551 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$551/sq ft
Area Median
$567/sq ft
Difference
2.8%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Rare, sunny, jumbo 2-family on desirable mid-Cambridge residential side street near Harvard & Central Squares. Not on market in 105 years! 15 rooms. 8 bedrooms plus large study. Handsomely elevated above sidewalk. 4,405 s.f. gracious unaltered living space. High ceilings. Generous rooms on all 3 levels. Gable roof with dormers. Solidly built: 2 center beams, brick piers, steel lally columns. Lovely wood floors, double doorways, oversized windows, beautiful balustrades, large china cupboards, 2 lovely fireplaces, walk-in pantries with built-in storage, 4 big bay windows. Easy traffic flow. Excellent cross-ventilation. Beveled plate-glass entryway with Greek key tiled vestibule. Palladian window, generous closets, porches. Large attic. High-ceiling full basement. Fenced sunny good-size garden. House was gently used by same family for 5 generations. 5,920 gross s.f. Many staircases. Possibly reconfigure for greater utility. Most unusual opportunity. Delivered vacant 9/3/24.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

66.7%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590232
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 13, 2026
$6,375,000
MLS #73590232 - Active
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Current Active Listing - MLS #73573177
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Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$6,375,000
MLS #73573177 - Active
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Sold
Sep 4, 2024
$2,426,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Jul 2, 2024
$2,125,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $10,818 $1,827,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,818
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,827,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1900
Living Area 4,405 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 15

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · Y
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Covered
Features On Street
Electric Fuses
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $10,818
Assessed Value $1,827,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures The Sellers Will Review Any Offers On Wednesday, July 17, At 10:00 A.m.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Gray
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,405 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances:
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Stories: 3

Utilities & Systems

Heating:
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch, Covered
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
John M Tobin School
0.1 mi | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi | #245 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.5 mi | #16 of 825 | Score: 65.4
Improved 27 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
401 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.8 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.6 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.1 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

177 Hancock St, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Sep 4, 2024 6:03 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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