50 Hancock Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

$2,585,000
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,768 Sq. Ft.
$934 / Sq. Ft.
2,768
Sq. Ft.
$934
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled between Harvard and Central Square, this 5-bed, 4.5-bath home with a lush hidden garden, gut renovated in 2013, spans four levels and offers unparalleled design, efficiency and adaptability for growing families in a walking neighborhood, Riverside. It boasts open living areas with a modern kitchen extending to a spacious covered deck for morning coffee at sunrise or al fresco dining. A 2nd entrance allows access to an au-pair suite, studio or practice. The 2nd floor houses a primary suite...Nestled between Harvard and Central Square, this 5-bed, 4.5-bath home with a lush hidden garden, gut renovated in 2013, spans four levels and offers unparalleled design, efficiency and adaptability for growing families in a walking neighborhood, Riverside. It boasts open living areas with a modern kitchen extending to a spacious covered deck for morning coffee at sunrise or al fresco dining. A 2nd entrance allows access to an au-pair suite, studio or practice. The 2nd floor houses a primary suite with sunroom, walk-in closet and a Pottery Barn marble bathroom, and two kid’s bedrooms share a mosaic tiled bathroom. The topmost level with wood slat ceilings serves as a versatile retreat for games, movies, yoga and music. The ground level with another exterior access offers two additional bedrooms, a bathroom and plenty of storage. Highly energy efficient. Well-situated near Harvard, MIT, T stations, coffee shops, top-rated dining one block away, the Charles River. Rental parking nearby.
  1. Listed by Sandrine Deschaux • RE/MAX Destiny

Property Details for 50 Hancock Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Riverside
Area
MA-Cambridge-Riverside, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Garden, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

Location

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Property Details for 50 Hancock Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73231740
Days on Market27
Taxes$9,837 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1873
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 50 Hancock Street

Stories-Year Built1873Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,396 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,927 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,107

Property Taxes

$820

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 50 Hancock Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2768.0
  • Color: red
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Crls
  • Neighborhood: Riverside
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walk Out, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet, Bathroom, Mud Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bedroom, Sun Room, Finish - Sheetrock
  • Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Covered, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, River, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Marble,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Level: Third
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Single family fully rebuilt in 2013. RE taxes disclosed with residential exemption. Bosch ice maker not working.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 407301
  • Assessments: $2,109,100
  • Book: 9999
  • Tax Year: 4
  • Zoning: 9999
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 9
  • Heat Zones: 13
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5%

Property History for 50 Hancock Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 50 Hancock Street

Taxable ValueLand$834,100Additions$1,275,000Total$2,109,100
Tax Record2024$12,486 ($1,040 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt1,996 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,996 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1873ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00119 L:00020

Schools near 50 Hancock Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

King Open
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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