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88 Hancock St # 12, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139 • Central Square
$758,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
720
Sq Ft
$1,053
Price/Sq Ft
1894
Year Built
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 11, 2026 • MLS# 73485723 Copied! • Updated Jun 4, 2026

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $768,000
Final Sale Price: $758,000
Difference: $10,000 (-1.3%)
Performance Metrics
98.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,067
Sale $/sq ft: $1,053
This property sold for $1,053 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 49 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,053/sq ft
Area Average
$264/sq ft
Difference
+299.2%

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

About this home

Prime location between Harvard and Central Squares! This bright corner 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo is set in a well-maintained Victorian building on a quiet tree-lined street. The building features beautiful original details including a carved wood entry foyer and staircase. The unit offers high ceilings and abundant windows that bring in natural light, an open living area with exposed brick and fireplace, an updated kitchen, modern bath, gleaming hardwood floors, and generous closet space. Additional highlights include private storage and laundry in the building. Professionally managed and pet-friendly association. Minutes to Harvard Square, Central Square, the Red Line, shops, restaurants, parks, and vibrant city life, with easy access to MIT, Kendall Square, MGH, BU, the Charles River, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and I-90.

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Property History

Market Insights

2.3%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
Apr 10, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 12, 2026
$768,000
Original listing
Agent: Siyin Qu Office: eXp Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72787534
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Apr 21, 2021
$750,000
MLS #72787534

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 For $3, 900 Until May 31, 2026.
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) 30 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
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 | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.4 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
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
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.0 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 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 | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.9 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.3 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.9 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.1 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.9 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.4 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.5 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.2 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Central Square

88 Hancock St # 12, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

Listing Information

Listing Agent Siyin Qu
Listing Office eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
Office Phone 888-854-7493
Agent MLS ID CN221841
Office MLS ID AC0342
Listing Data Updated Jun 4, 2026 10:59 AM 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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