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88 Hancock St # 12, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$750,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
720
Sq Ft
$1,042
Price/Sq Ft
1894
Year Built
14
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 18, 2021 • MLS# 72787534 Copied! • Updated Apr 21, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $685,000
Final Sale Price: $750,000
Difference: +$65,000 (+9.5%)
Performance Metrics
109.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $951
Sale $/sq ft: $1,042
This property sold for $1,042 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,042/sq ft
Area Average
$280/sq ft
Difference
+272.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Awesome Location, between Harvard & Central Squares! This corner unit, 2 bedroom, one bath, condo in a well maintained Grand Victorian building is on a quiet tree lined street. Gracious natural wood carved entry foyer and stair casing are throughout common area. The unit offers, high ceilings and lots of windows invite in natural light. A spacious open floor plan, with exposed brick & fireplace in the living room, newer kitchen, modern bath, gleaming hardwood floors, ample closets space, bonus private storage, & laundry in the building. Professionally managed and pet-friendly building. Minutes to the heart of Harvard & Central Sq, Red Line, shops, restaurants, nightlife, and parks. Close to MIT, Kendall Sq, MGH, Harvard, BU, Charles River, Whole Foods, Trader Joe, I-90. A true Urban Oasis!!

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Property History

Market Insights

9.6%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73485723
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Jun 2, 2026
$758,000
MLS #73485723
Sold
Apr 21, 2021
$750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2021
$685,000
Original listing
Agent: Kim Walker Chin Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $4,361 $681,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,361
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$257
Monthly
Assessed Value
$681,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1894
Living Area 720 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
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 $4,361
Assessed Value $681,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $257 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures Unit Rented Until July 31, 2021 For $2, 700
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 12
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
720 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1894
Effective Year (Renovated): 1979
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
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: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

88 Hancock St # 12, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kim Walker Chin
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID BB900860
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Apr 21, 2021 7:32 PM 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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