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  • $2,749,900

    78 Ellery St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    4beds
    2,596sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1870
    5,662 Square Feet Lot
    $2,749,900 Zestimate®
    $1,059/sqft
    $7,930 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,749,900

    $2.34M - $3.27M

    $7,930/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Location, Location, Location!!! This home is a real true GEM with many highlights (see description attached). Tucked away & secluded in Harvard Sq, this 2596 sq/ft 2 family home has the "look and feel" of a single family, with the benefits of additional space of a 1 bedroom apartment for rental income, an au pair suite or a place for visiting family and friends to stay when they visit. The main part of the house, a two level, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit was renovated in 2009 with creative design ideas, a unique blend of materials and features, open glass doorways with direct access to a private patio and yard. There is an unfinished basement for storage or a workshop and a pave stone driveway to the 2 car garage. The 1 bedroom apartment is located over the 2 bays of the garage. Set back and nestled down the driveway in its own private space, surrounded by many flowering plants, tall arborvitae hedge bushes. A unique setting and in this location, make this a real special place to call home

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central, Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Slate
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,596 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: M:00139 L:00195

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1870

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Cambridge

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Park, University
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
    • Exterior: Clapboard, Masonite
    • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall To Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Range
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Washer / Dryer Combo, Wall Oven, Countertop Range
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water Radiators
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Kit Dscrp: Pantry, Main Level, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Countertops - Upgraded, Remodeled, Slider, Bathroom - Half, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-In, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Ceiling - Vaulted
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Cooling: Other (see Remarks), Central Air
    • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Half, Recessed Lighting, Main Level, Pedestal Sink
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Closet
    • Bth3 Level: Second Floor
    • Insulation Feature: Partial, Cellulose - Sprayed
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Skylight, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Pendant
    • Bed3 Dscrp: High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Pendant
    • Din Dscrp: Main Level, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breakfast Bar / Nook
    • Style: Antique
    • Basement Feature: Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement, Sump Pump
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters, Screens
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Laundry Level: First Floor
    • Liv Dscrp: Cable Hookup, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Flooring - Wood, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Lighting - Overhead
    • Road Type: Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Level
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Pending P&S

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/14/2020Sold$2,525,800$973/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2014$9,069 +5.1%$1,082,200 +8.7%
    2013$8,625 +3%$996,000 +0.9%
    2012$8,370 -2%$987,000 -5.7%
    2011$8,545 +20.9%$1,047,200 +14.4%
    2010$7,065 +1.3%$915,200 -0.8%
    2009$6,976 +0.7%$922,700 -2%
    2008$6,928 -2.2%$941,300 -0.6%
    2007$7,082 -1.1%$946,800 -2.4%
    2006$7,162 $970,400
    2005$7,162 $970,400

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    Neighborhood: Mid-Cambridge

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