$1,100,000
SOLD OCT 24, 2025

45 Hancock St Cambridge, MA 02139

Riverside Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,495 Sq Ft
1,952 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$736 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Cooper Square Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

A rare single-family home in the heart of Cambridge, tucked on a quiet, tree-lined side street in the highly sought-after Riverside neighborhood. This residence offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus 2 generously sized offices that function like additional bedrooms, two outdoor retreats, private off-street parking, and the convenience of laundry in unit. Upstairs, find 2 light-filled bedrooms beneath charming tongue-and-groove matchstick ceilings with skylights, complemented by gleaming hardwood floors. The main level features an eat-in kitchen flowing to a patio and a living room anchored by a stone fireplace with sliders opening to a secluded, tree-covered patio oasis perfect for entertaining. The lower level includes 2 spacious rooms, ideal for offices or guests. Located near Harvard Square with direct access to Mass Ave, MBTA connections, and surrounded by Cambridge’s vibrant restaurants and shops, this home is truly special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Lilley

RE/MAX Real Estate Center Listed on: 09/17/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Zborezny

Redfin Corp.

Redfin Corp.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,008

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1,952 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned C-1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 6 Heating Zones
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 110 Volts
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00120 L:00105,407528

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,008

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Basement: Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1030
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 465
  • Living Area: 1495
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB0125
  • MAIN SO: NB3534

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 6
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00120 L:00105,407528
  • Zoning: C-1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1952
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6008

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $736 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $736 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Lilley

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    David Lilley

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    (617) 290-5868

    5 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    David Lilley
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73431965

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02139 Riverside

45 Hancock St, Cambridge, MA

Sold

Detached

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

Nearby Homes