On a tree-lined one-way street just four blocks from Harvard Yard, this distinguished condo blends timeless charm with rare outdoor space. A gracious open-concept living and dining area is anchored by soaring ceilings and many windows that flood the space with light and frame serene neighborhood views. Fir floors & thoughtful architectural details create a warm, sophisticated setting for entertaining or everyday living. The home’s standout feature is its private outdoor sanctuary—an approximately 100-square-foot patio opening to a lush, landscaped yard. The rear bedroom offers privacy and an en suite bath with walk-in shower, while the second bathroom features a deep soaking tub. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, recessed lighting, a recently replaced boiler, exclusive-use off-street parking, and spacious basement storage—offering practicality & elegance in the heart of Cambridge. A stone's throw to Cambridge Public Library, tennis courts, War Memorial Recreation & pool.
Sold for $1,435,000
$1,435,000
54 Ellery St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138
3beds
1,220sqft
Condominium
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$1,441,000 Zestimate®
$1,176/sqft
$5,120 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,441,000
$1.33M - $1.56M
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Listed by:
Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud & Team 617-276-2512,
Compass 617-303-0067,
Emma Guardia 617-276-2512
Bought with:
Ester Tos
Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73410916
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,220
- Total interior livable area: 1,220 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,220
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned, Exclusive Parking
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Ground)
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Details
- Parcel number: 5205519
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1890
- Major remodel year: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $270 monthly
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2025 | Sold | $1,435,000+6.4%$1,176/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+68.6%$1,106/sqft |
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| 7/15/2014 | Sold | $800,000+10.3%$656/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $725,000+59%$594/sqft |
Source: Hammond Real Estate #71693291 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2006 | Sold | $456,000$374/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,076 +7.3% | $956,900 +0% |
| 2024 | $5,663 +5.5% | $956,600 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $5,366 +0.4% | $915,700 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $5,347 +2.7% | $903,200 +1.5% |
| 2021 | $5,205 +5.2% | $889,800 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $4,950 +4.1% | $860,900 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $4,753 +2.7% | $800,100 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $4,628 +3.4% | $735,800 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $4,476 +1.8% | $689,700 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $4,397 +0.8% | $629,100 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $4,360 +4% | $557,600 +11.5% |
| 2014 | $4,191 +0.7% | $500,100 +4% |
| 2013 | $4,163 +3.1% | $480,700 +1% |
| 2012 | $4,036 +3.9% | $476,000 |
| 2011 | $3,884 +5.7% | $476,000 |
| 2010 | $3,675 +2.1% | $476,000 |
| 2009 | $3,599 +1.8% | $476,000 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $3,536 +1.2% | $480,400 +2.8% |
| 2007 | $3,495 | $467,300 |
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Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John M. Tobin Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02138
- Mid-Cambridge
- 54 Ellery St Unit 1
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