About this home

The iconic Hooper-Lee-Nichols House, built c.1685 and recognized as the second-oldest home in Cambridge, now seeks its next chapter. The three-story Georgian structure is distinguished by its central chimney and balanced proportions. Set on an expansive 18,012+/- sq. ft parcel, the house is sited well back from the street with a detached carriage house/garage accessed from Kennedy Road. Today it stands as the headquarters of History Cambridge and though it is currently configured for office use, future owners will have the opportunity to reimagine the interiors as a grand private home. The property is protected by historic preservation measures ensuring its integrity for generations to come. An easement held by the Massachusetts Historical Commission safeguards important interior features, while its location within the Old Cambridge Historic District safeguards the exterior. The Hooper-Lee-Nichols House is an invitation to stewardship-an opportunity to carry forward a 340-year legacy.

Facts and features

Schools

• Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

  high · 9-12 · 1.2 mi

  8

• St Peter Elementary School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.3 mi

• Vassal Lane Upper School

  middle · 6-8 · 0.5 mi

  8

• John M. Tobin Montessori School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.5 mi

  9

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.3 mi

• Shady Hill School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.5 mi

Price history

• Sep 21, 2026 · Price Changed$4,950,000
• Mar 23, 2026 · Listed$5,800,000

Tax history

• 2025— · $7,379,600 assessed
• 2024— · $7,099,600 assessed
• 2023— · $6,347,100 assessed
• 2022— · $5,631,300 assessed
• 2021— · $4,985,800 assessed
• 2020— · $4,722,100 assessed
• 2019— · $4,208,200 assessed
• 2018— · $3,945,100 assessed

Home value

$4,900,000

• Collateral Analytics$4,900,000

Where it is