Character and convenience between Harvard and Central Squares! On the top floor of a stately Victorian building with tree top views, this inviting 2-bedroom residence offers 9’ ceilings, exposed brick, lots of natural light, and a quiet, peaceful space. The nicely appointed kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a stylish backsplash. Both bedrooms are generously sized, each with a double closet. 2020-installed mini-splits provide efficient year-round heating and cooling, and in-unit laundry adds a true convenience for everyday urban living. A large private storage room and common laundry are in the basement. On a picturesque, tree-lined street minutes to everything including Inman, Central and Harvard Squares, MBTA (Red Line and buses), Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, the Charles River, and some of the best cafes, restaurants, and shops that Cambridge has to offer!
Pending
$775,000
88 Hancock St APT 17, Cambridge, MA 02139
2beds
720sqft
Condominium
Built in 1894
-- sqft lot
$905,400 Zestimate®
$1,076/sqft
$352/mo HOA
What's special
In-unit laundryNicely appointed kitchenExposed brickQuartz countertopsPicturesque tree-lined streetStately victorian buildingStainless steel appliances
- 35 days |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Slowik 617-750-2950,
Compass 617-303-0067
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73528940
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2
- Level: Fourth Floor
Bathroom 1
- Level: Fourth Floor
Kitchen
- Level: Fourth Floor
Living room
- Level: Fourth Floor
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Fourth Floor, In Building, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 720
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:00117 L:0006900017,407023
- Zoning: C1
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Intercom
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $352 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,076/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $851,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,677
- Date on market: 6/7/2026
Estimated market value
$905,400
$842,000 - $969,000
$3,637/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Pending sale | $775,000$1,076/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Contingent | $775,000$1,076/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528940 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+3.3%$1,076/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73528940 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2017 | Sold | $750,000+20%$1,042/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2017 | Pending sale | $625,000$868/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge Mass Ave #72238382 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $625,000$868/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Mass Ave. #72238382 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,149 +11.9% | $810,800 +4.3% |
| 2024 | $4,601 -0.8% | $777,200 -1.8% |
| 2023 | $4,638 +1.1% | $791,400 +2.1% |
| 2022 | $4,587 +2.2% | $774,800 +1% |
| 2021 | $4,489 +3% | $767,400 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $4,357 +4.5% | $757,700 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $4,170 +22.1% | $702,100 +29.3% |
| 2018 | $3,416 +5.8% | $543,100 +9.1% |
| 2017 | $3,229 +5.8% | $497,600 +14% |
| 2016 | $3,052 +1.1% | $436,600 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $3,018 +4.6% | $385,900 +12.1% |
| 2014 | $2,884 -2.5% | $344,100 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $2,957 +3.2% | $341,400 +1% |
| 2012 | $2,865 +3.9% | $337,900 |
| 2011 | $2,757 +5.7% | $337,900 |
| 2010 | $2,609 +2.1% | $337,900 |
| 2009 | $2,555 +1.8% | $337,900 -1% |
| 2008 | $2,511 -4.1% | $341,200 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $2,619 | $350,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John M. Tobin Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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