A sophisticated floor plan with functional elegance in this Mid-Cambridge two level condominium. Layout allows for flexible use including a first floor primary suite. Gracious living room with fireplace and open dining area. The well appointed kitchen includes custom cabinetry and work space for a home double the size! Bevi Bar and coffee station, pantry and deep storage for all of your entertaining needs. A 2nd bedroom and full bath complete this level. The lower level consists of two bedrooms, a full bath with walk-in shower, den and separate laundry room with scullery sink. Significant upgrades in 2021 include a spectacular custom kitchen with Subzero and Thermador appliances. Premium lighting and hardware throughout. Parking includes a private garage space plus 2 surface spaces just for this unit. The association also retains a guest parking space and patio. Private lovely side yard with mature plantings. Supremely located within blocks of Harvard Square and award winning museums.
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
53 Ellery St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
4beds
2,127sqft
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$2,069,100 Zestimate®
$987/sqft
$6,063 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,069,100
$1.92M - $2.23M
$6,063/mo
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Walk-in showerFirst floor primary suiteOpen dining areaPantry and deep storage
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Listed by:
Deborah Cantrell 617-417-1118,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Lewis Carroll Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73498532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,127
- Total interior livable area: 2,127 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,270
- Finished area below ground: 857
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Details
- Parcel number: 408981
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Other, Security System
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $453 monthly
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $987/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,926,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,712
- Date on market: 9/13/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Living Room Drapery.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $2,100,000$987/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Contingent | $2,100,000$987/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+27.3%$987/sqft |
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| 5/13/2020 | Sold | $1,650,000-2.7%$776/sqft |
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| 3/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000-3.1%$797/sqft |
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| 7/10/2019 | Listing removed | $1,750,000$823/sqft |
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| 5/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$823/sqft |
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| 5/29/2019 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$823/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000$823/sqft |
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| 4/30/2019 | Pending sale | $1,750,000$823/sqft |
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| 4/24/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+71.4%$823/sqft |
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| 12/4/2006 | Sold | $1,021,000$480/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,678 +6.7% | $1,839,100 -0.5% |
| 2024 | $10,942 +8.8% | $1,848,300 +7.7% |
| 2023 | $10,056 +12.4% | $1,716,000 +13.6% |
| 2022 | $8,946 +5.1% | $1,511,200 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $8,512 -2.6% | $1,455,100 -4.2% |
| 2020 | $8,737 +4.1% | $1,519,500 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $8,396 +2.6% | $1,413,400 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $8,185 +1.8% | $1,301,200 +5% |
| 2017 | $8,039 +1.6% | $1,238,700 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $7,915 +0.8% | $1,132,400 +12.7% |
| 2015 | $7,856 +3.8% | $1,004,600 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $7,567 +4.3% | $903,000 +7.8% |
| 2013 | $7,256 +3.1% | $837,900 +1% |
| 2012 | $7,037 +5.7% | $829,800 +1.7% |
| 2011 | $6,659 +5.7% | $816,000 |
| 2010 | $6,300 +2.1% | $816,000 |
| 2009 | $6,169 +2.7% | $816,000 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $6,009 -1.2% | $816,500 +0.4% |
| 2007 | $6,084 | $813,400 |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John M. Tobin Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02138
- Mid-Cambridge
- 53 Ellery St Unit 1
