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88 Hancock Street # 17, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$750,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
735
Sq Ft
$1,020
Price/Sq Ft
1894
Year Built
Condominium
Type
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 4, 2017 • MLS# 72238382 Copied! • Updated Nov 10, 2017

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $625,000
Final Sale Price: $750,000
Difference: +$125,000 (+20.0%)
Performance Metrics
120.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $850
Sale $/sq ft: $1,020
This property sold for $1,020 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 20.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

City living at its finest.... Live above the treetops in this beautifully renovated 2 bed 1 bath unit with 9' ceilings, and a 25' wall of windows. Light streams into every room. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in this stunning new kitchen that features full sized s/s appliances, quartz countertop, abundant cabinetry, and lovely glass tiled backsplash. Relax in the charming LR with exposed brick walls, HW floors and working FP with stone mantelpiece. 2 large sunlit and well proportioned BRS each have 2 oversized closets. Nice white tiled bath features new fixtures and plenty of storage space. Tucked away in unit W/D and basement storage complete this rare and wonderful offering. The 16 unit assn is non-smoking and pet friendly. This building was awarded a historic preservation award and is beautifully landscaped. Perfectly situated between Central and Harvard makes walking to everywhere possible including access to Redline, great cafes, shops and river. Offers due 10/9 @ 5:00 pm.

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Property History

Market Insights

19.9%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73528940
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 23, 2026
$780,000
MLS #73528940
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Sold
Nov 10, 2017
$750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Oct 4, 2017
$625,000
Original listing
Agent: Hollis Donaldson Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $3,229 $497,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,229
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$252
Monthly
Assessed Value
$497,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1894
Living Area 735 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,229
Assessed Value $497,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $252 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures No Smoking Building.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 17
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
735 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
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
E

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
0.4 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
1.6 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
0.3 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.3 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
0.9 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
1.1 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 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

88 Hancock Street # 17, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Hollis Donaldson
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB923037
Office MLS ID BB2438
Listing Data Updated Nov 10, 2017 4:11 PM EST
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