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Sold for $5,835,000
  • $5,835,000

    5 Ellsworth Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

    5beds
    4,962sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2023
    5,012 Square Feet Lot
    $5,538,900 Zestimate®
    $1,176/sqft
    $7,853 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,538,900

    $5.10M - $5.98M

    $7,853/mo

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    What's special

    Separate auxiliary apartmentLaundry awaitLarger family roomCozy sitting areaDynamic layoutNewly built homeCenter island
    A Mid Cambridge masterpiece from Unison Design Group. Revel in the meticulous attention to quality and craftsmanship evident throughout this newly built home, conveniently located between Harvard and MIT. The main living area features a dynamic layout accentuated by a double-sided gas fireplace and a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows overlooking the private bluestone patio and garden. Custom black walnut bookcases add a touch of elegance to the dining room and family sitting area. The chef's kitchen, complete with a center island and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, is a culinary haven. Upstairs, three bedrooms, two baths, and laundry await, including a sumptuous primary suite with a cozy sitting area and ample walk-in closet. Ascend to the light-filled top floor with skylights and a welcoming roof deck. The expansive lower level features a larger family room + separate auxiliary apartment with its own entrance. This home is a rare find and the embodiment of modern sophistication.

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    Listed by:

    Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team 617-634-9665,

    Compass 617-303-0067

    Bought with:

    Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73210057

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Third
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Basement
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Family room
    • Level: Basement
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Hydro Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven
    • Laundry: Second Floor
    Features
    • Bathroom, Bonus Room, Accessory Apt., Wet Bar
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,962
    • Total interior livable area: 4,962 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 5,012 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 409265
    • Zoning: res.

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Italianate,Other (See Remarks)
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle,Rubber
    Condition
    • Year built: 2023

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Electric Range

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/12/2024Sold$5,835,000+0.6%$1,176/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73210057 Report a problem
    3/14/2024Contingent$5,800,000$1,169/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73210057 Report a problem
    3/7/2024Listed for sale$5,800,000$1,169/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73210057 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$27,928 +123.3%$4,398,100 +108.2%
    2024$12,505 +5.7%$2,112,300 +4.6%
    2023$11,833 +7.1%$2,019,300 +8.2%
    2022$11,053 +8.7%$1,867,100 +7.4%
    2021$10,170 +5%$1,738,500 +3.2%
    2020$9,682 +8.6%$1,683,900 +12.2%
    2019$8,912 +3.4%$1,500,300 +9.5%
    2018$8,620 +0%$1,370,400 +3.2%
    2017$8,617 +5.3%$1,327,800 +13.4%
    2016$8,182 +2%$1,170,600 +14.2%
    2015$8,018 +2.4%$1,025,300 +9.8%
    2014$7,828 +4.5%$934,100 +8%
    2013$7,490 +1.4%$864,900 -0.7%
    2012$7,383 +3.9%$870,600
    2011$7,104 +5.6%$870,600 -0.1%
    2010$6,728 +2.1%$871,500
    2009$6,589 +1%$871,500 -1.7%
    2008$6,522 -4.4%$886,200 -2.9%
    2007$6,824 +2.2%$912,300 +0.9%
    2006$6,676 -13.6%$904,600 -8.9%
    2005$7,728 +40.9%$993,300 +38.2%
    2004$5,485 +17.7%$718,900 +12%
    2003$4,660 +2.6%$641,900 +2%
    2002$4,544 +10.7%$629,300 +47.9%
    2000$4,103 $425,600 +10%
    1999-- $386,900

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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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