Ellery Square is a masterfully crafted community of contemporary style residences. 16 Ellery is situated beautifully on the end of the courtyard & offers bright sunny living spaces with high ceilings & walls of windows throughout. Enter this home off the pretty courtyard into a foyer that is perfect for coats & shoes. Also on this level is a bonus room/home office/home gym & the attached garage. The 2nd level is the hub of this home, offering a luxe kitchen with seating & a living room featuring direct access to private oversized patio. The upper levels have 3 bedrooms including the primary with en suite bath & private roof deck. Convenient in unit laundry, so much storage space & hardwood floors throughout. Steps to Cambridge Public Library & Rindge & Latin School. Short walk to Harvard Square. This home is an oasis in the heart of mid Cambridge. Move in ready!
Sold for $1,715,000
$1,715,000
16 Ellery Sq, Cambridge, MA 02138
3beds
1,852sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
1,063 Square Feet Lot
$1,701,900 Zestimate®
$926/sqft
$5,379 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,701,900
$1.58M - $1.82M
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Attached garageBright sunny living spacesPrivate roof deckPrivate oversized patioHardwood floors throughoutConvenient in unit laundryWalls of windows throughout
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Listed by:
Nancy Ciampa McLaughlin 781-608-4847,
Redfin Corp. 617-340-7803
Bought with:
Samantha Berdinka
Engel & Volkers Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73526651
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior
- Level: Fourth Floor
Bedroom 2
- Level: Third
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Level: Third
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Fourth Floor
Dining room
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula
- Level: Second
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Second
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range
- Laundry: Third Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Home Office, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,852
- Total interior livable area: 1,852 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,852
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 1,063 Square Feet
- Features: Zero Lot Line
Details
- Parcel number: M:00135 L:00140,409110
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $935 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $926/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,834,700
- Annual tax amount: $11,650
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $1,715,000-4.7%$926/sqft |
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| 7/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,800,000$972/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Contingent | $1,800,000$972/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000$972/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Pending sale | $1,800,000$972/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Contingent | $1,800,000$972/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $1,800,000-10%$972/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,000,000+90.3%$1,080/sqft |
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| 7/2/2012 | Sold | $1,051,000+7.4%$567/sqft |
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| 3/21/2012 | Listing removed | $979,000$529/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71344439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $979,000+0.3%$529/sqft |
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| 3/28/2008 | Sold | $976,500+38.5%$527/sqft |
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| 6/8/2004 | Sold | $705,000+88%$381/sqft |
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| 5/26/1989 | Sold | $375,000$202/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,650 +6.5% | $1,834,700 -0.7% |
| 2024 | $10,943 +10.1% | $1,848,400 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $9,943 +2.5% | $1,696,800 +3.5% |
| 2022 | $9,701 +10.5% | $1,638,700 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $8,781 +5.7% | $1,501,000 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $8,305 +7.1% | $1,444,400 +10.6% |
| 2019 | $7,754 +1.3% | $1,305,400 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $7,657 +1.2% | $1,217,400 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $7,569 +3.3% | $1,166,300 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $7,326 +1.3% | $1,048,100 +13.3% |
| 2015 | $7,231 -0.4% | $924,700 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $7,261 +8% | $866,500 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $6,725 +3.3% | $776,600 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $6,512 +4.5% | $767,900 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $6,234 +9.7% | $764,000 +3.7% |
| 2010 | $5,685 +2.1% | $736,400 |
| 2009 | $5,567 +26% | $736,400 +22.7% |
| 2008 | $4,417 -13.2% | $600,200 -11.7% |
| 2007 | $5,086 -0.2% | $680,000 -1.6% |
| 2006 | $5,098 -8.4% | $690,800 -3.4% |
| 2005 | $5,564 -3.2% | $715,200 -5% |
| 2004 | $5,745 +17.7% | $752,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,880 +5.6% | $672,200 +5% |
| 2002 | $4,622 -4.4% | $640,200 +27.7% |
| 2000 | $4,833 | $501,400 +10% |
| 1999 | -- | $455,800 |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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