NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Hancock St Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02139

Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $909,885 - $1,219,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$1,036/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

Remarkable Mid-Cambridge two bedroom perfectly situated between Harvard & Central Squares on a tree-lined Hancock Street. This unit has all the charm of being in a historic brick building with period details, high ceilings, exposed brick wall yet also features the modern amenities. Features include a large living room with oversized bay windows and double doors leading to a spacious dining room, pocket doors, wood floors. The kitchen and bathroom are beautifully renovated with updated quartz countertops and SS appliances. A beautiful private porch off the kitchen is perfect of those summer evening dinners. Completing this home are custom-made bookshelves, in-unit washer/dryer, a private storage room in the basement. Short distance from Harvard and Central Squares, Cambridge Public Library, MIT, restaurants, nightlife, cafes, shops and the Red Line T.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2018
Sold by
Cauley Stephen F and Cauley Christy E
Bought by
Kirsch-Wood Katharine J
Current Estimated Value
$1,057,221

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,700
Outstanding Balance
$510,562
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$546,659

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Myers Sue Ellen
Bought by
Cowie Helen P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2001
Sold by
Nichols Charles A and Palermino Donna L
Bought by
Myers Sue Ellen
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kirsch-Wood Katharine J $851,000 --
Cowie Helen P $455,000 --
Myers Sue Ellen $342,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kirsch-Wood Katharine J $595,700
Previous Owner Cauley Stephen F $416,750
Previous Owner Cauley Christy E $397,650
Previous Owner Cowie Helen P $150,000
Previous Owner Nichols Charles A $102,715
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Rented $3,800 0.0% --
03/12/2023 03/12/23 Under Contract -- -- --
02/05/2023 02/05/23 For Rent $3,800 +13.4% --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Rented $3,350 0.0% --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Under Contract -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Rent $3,350 -- --

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,481 $863,200 $0 $863,200
2024 $5,065 $855,500 $0 $855,500
2023 $4,870 $831,100 $0 $831,100
2022 $4,853 $819,700 $0 $819,700
2021 $4,722 $807,200 $0 $807,200
2020 $4,549 $791,200 $0 $791,200
2019 $4,365 $734,800 $0 $734,800
2018 $2,159 $675,200 $0 $675,200
2017 $4,058 $625,200 $0 $625,200
2016 $3,963 $566,900 $0 $566,900
2015 $3,923 $501,600 $0 $501,600
2014 $3,766 $449,400 $0 $449,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Evelyn Yamauchi

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Evelyn Yamauchi

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 852-1192

    5 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Evelyn Yamauchi
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jacek Rosa

    Prime Realty

    (617) 369-5888

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Jacek Rosa
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Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Mid-Cambridge

159 Hancock St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 159 Hancock St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02139 and is currently estimated at $1,057,221, approximately $1,036 per square foot. 159 Hancock St Unit 3 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Saint Paul's Choir School.

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