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159 Brattle Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

$4.95M
10 BD · 3 BA · 6,449 sf · 0.41 ac · Built 1685
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The residence

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.

At a glance
Property type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Year built
1685
Lot size
0.41 acres
Living area
6,449 sf
MLS#
b0e6f4df7ef295ae5d93d9a4000c6e95
Beds · Baths
10 · 3
Location

Cambridge, MA.

Cambridge is a city of squares, each with its own temperament, strung along the Charles. Clapboard and Mansard houses sit beside laboratories and bookshops, and almost everything is reachable on foot or by the Red Line.

Estimated Monthly Payment+
$24K/mo
Approximate · principal & interest only
Display Currency
$4.95M

Indicative conversion — settlement always in USD.

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Listings updated Sep 25, 2026

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