54 Ellery Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Mid Cambridge
$456,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,220
Sq Ft
$374
Price/Sq Ft
1890
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
19
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 23, 2006 • MLS# 70412121 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $470,000
Final Sale Price: $456,000
Difference: $14,000 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $385
Sale $/sq ft: $374
This property sold for $374 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Spacious condo on pleasant side street within easy walking distance of Harvard Square. Classic layout with three bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen. High ceilings. Hardwood floors throughout. Lovely common garden complete with goldfish pond. Excellent basement storage. Common laundry facilities. Exclusive-use parking space plus an additional guest space shared by all three unit owners. 1st showings at open house Sunday 6/25 1:30-2:30

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Property History

Market Insights

68.2%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73410916
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Previously Sold
Aug 27, 2025
$1,435,000
MLS #73410916
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Sold
Aug 29, 2006
$456,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
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Listed for Sale
Jun 23, 2006
$470,000
Original listing
Agent: John Petrowsky Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2006 $3,530 $467,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,530
Tax Year 2006
HOA Fee
$150
Per month
Assessed Value
$467,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 1,220 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Tar/gravel
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,530
Assessed Value $467,300

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $150
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Building Is Currently Being Treated For Carpenter Ants
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 20 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,220 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 1985
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.6 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
0.6 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.8 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.4 mi | #116 of 825 | Score: 58.4
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+0.2 above state avg
307 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.0 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.2 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.7 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.3 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

Mid Cambridge

54 Ellery Street # 1, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent John Petrowsky
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID BB901252
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 12:33 AM EDT
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