Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/23/2026
Listed
$5,800,000
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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 159 Brattle St
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General
- Price: $5,800,000
- Taxes: $46,860 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 73490272
- Updated: 3/23/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 10
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- County: Middlesex
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Antique
- Basement: Yes
- Square Feet: 6,449
- Year Built: 1685
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $46,860.46
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Preservation easement held by Massachusetts Historical Commission. House is sited within the Old Cambridge Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See broker re: agreement with neighbor.
- Property ID: M:00238 L:00010, 417335
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Schools
Schools serving 159 Brattle St
School District:Cambridge School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Maria L. Baldwin School 85 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Haggerty School 110 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Peabody School 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 | PK-5 | 1.1 mi |
Rindge Avenue Upper School 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Putnam Avenue Upper School 100 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Cambridge Street Upper School 840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Martin Luther King, Jr. School 102 Putnam Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 1.3 mi |
John M. Tobin Montessori School 359 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 | PK-5 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 159 Brattle St
Tax History
Tax History for 159 Brattle St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
100%
$7,379,600
4%
2024
100%
$7,099,600
12%
2023
100%
$6,347,100
13%
2023
100%
$5,631,300
13%
2022
100%
$4,985,800
6%
2020
100%
$4,722,100
12%
2019
100%
$4,208,200
7%
2018
100%
$3,945,100
9%
2017
100%
$3,629,000
12%
2016
100%
$3,242,300
11%
2015
100%
$2,926,400
5%
2014
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$2,792,600
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 11 days ago
- 7Beds
- 5Total Baths
- 4,553Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 1Total Bath
- 433Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,668Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,161Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 16 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,784Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,123Sq. Ft.
- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Units
- 11Total Beds
- 0.09Acres
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 20 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,073Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Closed
- 6Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 4,379Sq. Ft.
Listed by Michael Glenmullen
159 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (MLS# 73490272) is a Single Family property with 10 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 159 Brattle Street is currently listed for $5,800,000 and was received on March 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 159 Brattle Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Cambridge? You can browse all West Cambridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.