161 Hancock St # 8, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$3,200/mo
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About this home
Available December 1 maybe a week earlier. Top floor of a 18 unit historic building at the corner of Chatham and Hancock St., equal distance to Harvard, Central and Inman Square. This unit has two bedrooms (one considerably smaller), a front room with a bay window, a long hallway with storage closet, a dining room with built -in hutch and bay window, bathroom with stacked washer and dryer, kitchen, and a back deck. There is separate storage space in the basement and parking behind the building (non deeded). No elevator.
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Price & Status History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Oct 18, 2026
$3,200
Original listing
Agent: Oriana Van Daele
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $3,200 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Tax history not available | ||
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Lease
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1900
Living Area
950 sq ft
Lot Size
9,999 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Rental Details
Available
Dec 1, 2024
Lease Term
Lease Terms(Long),Term of Rental(9+)
Rent Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Occupancy Only, Laundry Facilities, Parking
Security Deposit
$3,200
Required
First MonthDepositReferencesInsurance
Pets
No
Pet Policy
No Pets
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Unit
Features
Single Living Level
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
None
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
None
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
None
Sewer
None
Gas
None
Other
None
Building & Pet Policy
HOA
Yes
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Additional Details
Possession
12/01/2024
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
8
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
3 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
950 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
4
Floor Layout
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Single Living Level
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.5 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.0 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.2 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
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.0 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.9 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 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
161 Hancock St # 8, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Oriana Van Daele
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
BB904286
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026 11:17 AM 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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