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  • $1,492,200

    178 Hancock St, Cambridge, MA 02139

    2beds
    1,444sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $1,492,200 Zestimate®
    $1,033/sqft
    $5,015 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,492,200

    $1.40M - $1.60M

    $5,015/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Gracious 3-level townhouse in a Victorian home, set back from the street in lovely mid-Cambridge! This home has large rooms, high ceilings, and was recently renovated. There is a grand living room with bay window and an open plan kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has a great layout which includes a beautiful peninsula breakfast counter. Upstairs there is an unusually large master bedroom with an on suite master bath, second full bath with soaking tub, and second bedroom. The third floor attic is finished and can be used as a play room or storage.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft

    Property

    Details
    • Parcel number: CAMBM00115L0002300002

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $177 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: T-Station, Public Transportation, Park, University, Public School
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Disposal
    • Complex Complete: Yes
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Exterior: Clapboard
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Construction: Frame
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Townhouse, 2/3 Family
    • Exterior Unit Features: Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Porch
    • Unit Placement: Back
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Hot Water: Tank
    • Fee Interval: Monthly

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/14/2021Sold$1,280,000+21.9%$886/sqft
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    12/4/2017Sold$1,050,000+72.1%$727/sqft
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    6/6/2012Sold$610,000+19.6%$422/sqft
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    4/14/2009Sold$510,000$353/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,349 +9.5%$1,314,800 +2.1%
    2024$7,622 +7.1%$1,287,500 +6%
    2023$7,118 +4.1%$1,214,600 +5.2%
    2022$6,838 +4.3%$1,155,000 +3%
    2021$6,558 +7.3%$1,121,000 +5.4%
    2020$6,113 +5.4%$1,063,100 +8.8%
    2019$5,802 +20.5%$976,700 +27.6%
    2018$4,816 +3.4%$765,700 +6.7%
    2017$4,656 +3.6%$717,400 +11.6%
    2016$4,494 +0.8%$642,900 +12.7%
    2015$4,459 +4.4%$570,200 +11.8%
    2014$4,272 +3.9%$509,800 +7.4%
    2013$4,111 -3.4%$474,700 -5.4%
    2012$4,256 +3.9%$501,900
    2011$4,096 +12.2%$501,900 +6.1%
    2010$3,652 +2.1%$473,100
    2009$3,577 -16.3%$473,100 -18.5%
    2008$4,272 -2.9%$580,500 -1.3%
    2007$4,400 $588,200

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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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