50 Hancock Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

$2,585,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
2,768  sqft
Built in 1873

Nestled between the hubs of Harvard and Central Square, this 5-bed, 4.5-bath home, gut renovated in 2013, now spans four levels and offers unparalleled design, efficiency and adaptability for growing families. The open light-filled living areas with a modern whitewashed kitchen extends to a covered deck for al fresco dining and to a lush English-style garden. A 2nd entrance provides space for a live-in au-pair, visiting guests, practice or studio. 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 exterior access offers further flexibility with two additional bedrooms and plenty of storage. Well-situated near Harvard, MIT, T stations, coffee shops, top-rated dining one block away, the Charles River. Rental parking.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
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
Appliances:
Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry:
Laundry Closet, Countertops - Upgraded, First Floor
Basement:
Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Flooring:
Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
A/C:
true, Ductless
Heating:
true, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Ductless
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 0
Eco/Green Feature:
Thermostat

Exterior

General:
Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden
Style:
Contemporary
Parking:
Leased

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Insulated Windows
General:
Frame, Brick/Mortar

Location

Originating MLS:
MLS Property Information Network
County:
Middlesex

Lot

Zoning:
9999, 407301

Utilities

Utilities:
for Gas Range, 100 Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
MLS Property Information Network
Exclusions:
Excludes 2 Sets Of W/Ds, All Planters In Garden, The Little Library And Tvs.

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Destiny, Sandrine Deschaux

About Cambridge, MA

Housing

Number of Units
54,688
Median Home Value
$857,075
Median Rent
$1,976

66.25% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.93% are vacant.

Commute

Car
18.21%
Public Transportation
17.70%
Walk to Work
16.83%
Work from Home
42.00%
Other
0.78%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
116,310
Median Age
32.20
Median Household Size
2.43

Education

High School
6.62%
Associate’s Degree
1.84%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.08%
Graduate Degree
49.26%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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