Mid Cambridge. Tastefully renovated in 2024 with high-quality materials and brand-new electric, plumbing, and heating/cooling systems, this classic top-floor condo set on a one-way, leafy street a few short blocks from Harvard Yard and across the street from the Cambridge Main Library, 55 Ellery is more than a home—it’s a launchpad for a true Cambridge experience. Inside, this warm, grounded, and effortlessly modern home offers abundant light, white oak details, and copious storage; the dine-in kitchen blends functionality and style, with open shelving, farmhouse sink, and a gracious sitting area, all with access to a south-facing private deck nestled under a lush canopy of mature trees. The open and inviting living space is the heart of the home, bringing all together with ease. A large common patio is perfect for gatherings. Within a few blocks is some of the best food and coffee in Cambridge—with Pammy’s, Waypoint, and Asaro nearby. Harvard, Central, and Inman within easy distance.
Sold for $1,125,000
$1,125,000
55 Ellery St #3, Cambridge, MA 02138
2beds
1,054sqft
Condominium
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,134,500 Zestimate®
$1,067/sqft
$4,159 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,134,500
$1.06M - $1.23M
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Dine-in kitchenTop-floor condoWhite oak detailsHigh-quality materialsGracious sitting areaLeafy streetSouth-facing private deck
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lauren Holleran Team 617-913-2203,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Margo Delaney
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73446786
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bidet, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless
Cooling
- Individual, Unit Control, High Seer Heat Pump (12+), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,054
- Total interior livable area: 1,054 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,054
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio - Enclosed, Covered
- Exterior features: Patio - Enclosed, Covered Patio/Deck, Screens, Rain Gutters
Details
- Parcel number: M:00135 L:00084055/3,5205514
- Zoning: C1
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Intercom
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $360 monthly
- Amenities included: Storage
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Sold | $1,125,000+2.5%$1,067/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446786 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,098,000$1,042/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446786 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,098,000+21.6%$1,042/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446786 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $903,000+20.7%$857/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73202365 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $748,000$710/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73202365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,529 +8.3% | $870,700 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $5,107 +4.1% | $862,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,908 +0.4% | $837,500 +1.4% |
| 2022 | $4,888 +2.2% | $825,600 +1% |
| 2021 | $4,784 +3.9% | $817,800 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $4,606 +4.5% | $801,100 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $4,409 +3% | $742,300 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $4,279 +4.9% | $680,300 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $4,079 +2.8% | $628,500 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $3,968 +1.1% | $567,600 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $3,923 +4.7% | $501,700 +12.2% |
| 2014 | $3,748 +0.3% | $447,300 +3.7% |
| 2013 | $3,735 +3.2% | $431,300 +1.1% |
| 2012 | $3,619 +3.9% | $426,800 |
| 2011 | $3,483 +5.7% | $426,800 |
| 2010 | $3,295 +2.1% | $426,800 |
| 2009 | $3,227 +1.8% | $426,800 -1% |
| 2008 | $3,171 -3.8% | $430,900 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $3,296 | $440,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lottery
- Middle: Lottery
- High: Crls
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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