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50 Hancock Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Riverside
$2,545,000
Est. $13,546/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,768
Sq Ft
$919
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1873
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73231740

About this home

Nestled between Harvard and Central Square, this 5-bed, 4.5-bath home with a lush hidden garden, gut renovated in 2013, spans four levels and offers unparalleled design, efficiency and adaptability for growing families in a walking neighborhood, Riverside. It boasts open living areas with a modern kitchen extending to a spacious covered deck for morning coffee at sunrise or al fresco dining. A 2nd entrance allows access to an au-pair suite, studio or practice. The 2nd floor houses a primary suite with sunroom, walk-in closet and a Pottery Barn marble bathroom, and two kid’s bedrooms share a mosaic tiled bathroom. The topmost level with wood slat ceilings serves as a versatile retreat for games, movies, yoga and music. The ground level with another exterior access offers two additional bedrooms, a bathroom and plenty of storage. Highly energy efficient. Well-situated near Harvard, MIT, T stations, coffee shops, top-rated dining one block away, the Charles River. Rental parking nearby.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,585,000
Final Sale Price: $2,545,000
Difference: $40,000 (-1.5%)
Performance Metrics
98.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $934
Sale $/sq ft: $919
This property sold for $919 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.5% below the original asking price.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,768 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Heating
Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior Features
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet, Bathroom, Mud Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bedroom, Sun Room, Finish - Sheetrock
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, First Floor
Basement Details
Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
Insulated Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Covered
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
River, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.06 acres
Lot Size
2,396 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0600
Lot Features
Other

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Leased

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Riverside
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,837
Tax Year
4
Tax Assessed Value
$2,109,100
Parcel Number
407301
Zoning
9999

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Single family fully rebuilt in 2013. RE taxes disclosed with residential exemption. Bosch ice maker not working.
Exclusions
Excludes 2 Sets Of W/Ds, All Planters In Garden, The Little Library And Tvs.

Location

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Neighborhood

Riverside

50 Hancock Street, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Walkability

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Schools

High School
Crls
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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $820
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.5%
Price Range
31
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jul 2, 2024
$2,545,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 31
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Listed for Sale
May 1, 2024
$2,585,000
Original listing
Agent: Sandrine Deschaux Office: RE/MAX Destiny

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 1, 2024 New Listing Added $2,585,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$919

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
4 $9,837 $2,109,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,837
Tax Year 4
Assessed Value
$2,109,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sandrine Deschaux
Listing Office RE/MAX Destiny
Agent MLS ID BB804351
Office MLS ID BB9927

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