88 Hancock St # 12, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$750,000
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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.
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
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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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $758,000 | - | - | MLS #73485723 |
| 04/21/2021 | ✓ Sold | $750,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/18/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $685,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Parking
Features
None
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
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
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Unit Rented Until July 31, 2021 For $2, 700
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
720 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
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 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
0.4 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
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
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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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
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