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The public has the opportunity to buy the house of the man who first signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The 5,748-square-foot home of the 1st Massachusetts Governor and President John Hancock of the Second Continental Congress is currently on the market, according to Landvest Real Estate. The building on the National Register of Historic Sites is “the last surviving property associated with the founder of Boston.”
Building prices are available upon request.
“The building consists of (three) stories, and many of the details of Georgia’s subsequent interiors remain intact, continuing to be the only professional structure dating back to the mid-1700s to survive in central Boston.”
The building is currently used as a law firm.
“A fitting for Boston’s iconic Freedom Trail, the facility is stopped at City Hall, Fenuyle Hall, North Station, Haymarket and Government Center T, and is just a short walk across the Greenway to the north end, the waterfront and the commuter ferry service at Boston Harbor,” List said.
How can I buy a house?
Unlike most properties, the price of this home is available only on request. Stakeholders should go to landvest.com. There you can show interest in the home and arrange tours.
The home’s representative real estate agent is Dave Killen, who can reach (508) 451-0020.
One report on the sale of the home says Boston valued the property for $1.6 million.
Things you need to know about John Hancock
According to History Channel, he is president of the Second Continental Congress, first Massachusetts governor and first Massachusetts governor, and first signing the Declaration of Independence, and “Hancock will support his wealth and influence in the movement for American independence.”
He began his career as a Boston Selectman in 1765, before moving to the Massachusetts Colonial Council. This was around the time the British Parliament began collecting tax laws on colonies that spurred the American Revolution.
“Hancock had a direct dispute with the British in 1768. One of his merchant ships, Liberty, was seized at Boston Port by British customs officials who alleged that Hancock had unloaded cargo illegally without paying the required taxes,” the History Channel said. “Hancock is a popular figure in Boston, and the seizure of his ship led to angry protests by local residents.
He is probably most famous for his bold signature on the Declaration of Independence. According to legend, “Hancock boldly engraved his name, so the king of England would not need glasses to read it,” the History Channel said.
Less well-known, he was the candidate for George Washington in his first US presidential election. Considering Washington is an atmospheric favorite, Hancock only received four votes.
Hancock passed away on October 8, 1793 at the age of 56 and was buried at a granary burial site in Boston.
