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159 Brattle Street, 
Cambridge, MA 02138

$5,800,000

10

Beds

3

Baths

6,449

Sq Ft

Single Family

Active

Listed by

Monahan Barker Team

Landvest, Inc., Ipswich

617-680-6895

Last updated:

April 29, 2026, 10:36 AM

MLS#

73490272

Source:

MLSPIN

About This Home

159 Brattle Street

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

10 Bedrooms

Built in 1685

Price Summary

5,800,000

$899 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

73490272

Last Updated:

April 29, 2026, 10:36 AM

Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

10

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

6,449 Sq. Ft.

Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Antique

Building Area:

6,449 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1685

Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

18,012

Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$5,800,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$899 per Sq. Ft.

Source:MLSPIN
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