17 days on rocket

50 Hancock St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

$2,585,000

5 Bedrooms
4 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,768 SqFt
$934/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingLeased
Year Built1873
HeatingHot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
CoolingDuctless
BasementYes
WaterfrontBeach, River
MLS #73231740
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusActive

About 50 Hancock St

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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Living Area: 2,768 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Destiny
  • Listing Agent: Sandrine Deschaux

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior: 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

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Beach, River
  • Exterior: Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Leased

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Other
  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
  • Cooling: Ductless

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Amigos School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Martin Luther King Jr., Public District Grades PK-5
  • Cambridgeport, Public District Grades PK-5
  • Fletcher/Maynard Academy, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Mass Ave, turn South to Hancock Street

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,585,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $934/SqFt

Agent Commission:

  • Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5%

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $10,938
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Cambridge, MA.

Med. Sold Price

$1.0M

Med. Price/SqFt

$868

Avg. Days On Market

29

# of Sold Homes

54

50 Hancock St vs Cambridge

17 DAYS ON ROCKET

-12 Days

$2,585,000

+$1.5M More

$934/SqFt

+$65 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.5M more than the Median Sold Price and $65/SqFt more than other homes in Cambridge, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73231740

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Destiny
  • Listing Agent: Sandrine Deschaux

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$10,938$1,869,700
2020$10,393$1,807,500
2019$9,635$1,622,100
2018$9,343$1,485,300
2017$9,097$1,401,700

History based on county public records data.

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Rate/APR

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Total Monthly Payment

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10
  • Martin Luther King Jr.

  • 359 Broadway

  • 0.33 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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6
/10
  • Cambridgeport

  • 89 Elm St

  • 0.59 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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5
/10
  • Fletcher/Maynard Academy

  • 225 Windsor St

  • 0.68 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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8
/10
  • Amigos School

  • 15 Upton St

  • 0.35 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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6
/10
  • Cambridge Rindge and Latin

  • 459 Broadway

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $62,794. Typical income of Cambridge, MA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 50 Hancock St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 50 Hancock St property is $2,585,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 50 Hancock St is a house located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 50 Hancock St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 50 Hancock St are:
Martin Luther King Jr.: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Cambridgeport: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Fletcher/Maynard Academy: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Amigos School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Cambridge Rindge and Latin: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $10,938 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 50 Hancock St has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 50 Hancock St is 2,768 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 50 Hancock St is 1873.
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Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Cambridge›02139›50 Hancock St

This home is located at 50 Hancock St in Cambridge, MA and zip code 02139 in the Central Square neighborhood. This 2,768 square foot home, which was built in 1873, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,585,000.

While more than 25 listings in Cambridge, MA in April 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 6 listings sold at asking price, and more than 23 were sold below. The number of listings in Cambridge, MA increased by 20.3% between March 2024 and April 2024. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $1,039,571, while the average time on the real estate market was 29 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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