177 Hancock St, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Mid Cambridge
$2,426,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,125,000
Final Sale Price:
$2,426,000
Difference:
+$301,000 (+14.2%)
Performance Metrics
114.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$482
Sale $/sq ft:
$551
This property sold for $551 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 14.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Rare, sunny, jumbo 2-family on desirable mid-Cambridge residential side street near Harvard & Central Squares. Not on market in 105 years! 15 rooms. 8 bedrooms plus large study. Handsomely elevated above sidewalk. 4,405 s.f. gracious unaltered living space. High ceilings. Generous rooms on all 3 levels. Gable roof with dormers. Solidly built: 2 center beams, brick piers, steel lally columns. Lovely wood floors, double doorways, oversized windows, beautiful balustrades, large china cupboards, 2 lovely fireplaces, walk-in pantries with built-in storage, 4 big bay windows. Easy traffic flow. Excellent cross-ventilation. Beveled plate-glass entryway with Greek key tiled vestibule. Palladian window, generous closets, porches. Large attic. High-ceiling full basement. Fenced sunny good-size garden. House was gently used by same family for 5 generations. 5,920 gross s.f. Many staircases. Possibly reconfigure for greater utility. Most unusual opportunity. Delivered vacant 9/3/24.
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Property History
Market Insights
66.7%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73573177
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 8, 2026
$6,375,000
MLS #73573177 - Active
Sold
Sep 4, 2024
$2,426,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
Listed for Sale
Jul 2, 2024
$2,125,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $6,375,000 | - | - | MLS #73573177 - Active |
| 09/04/2024 | ✓ Sold | $2,426,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/02/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,125,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,818 | $1,827,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,818
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,827,400
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1900
Living Area
4,405 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Bedrooms
8
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
15
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · Y
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch, Covered
Parking
Features
On Street
Utilities
Electric
Fuses
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,818
Assessed Value
$1,827,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The Sellers Will Review Any Offers On Wednesday, July 17, At 10:00 A.m.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
18 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,405 sq ft
Total Rooms
15
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Covered
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Covered
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Parking Features:
On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
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
0.6 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
1.9 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.
2.5 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.1 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
0.5 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
1.8 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
0.6 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
Mid Cambridge
177 Hancock St, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0207
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Sep 4, 2024 6:03 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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