55 Ellery Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$903,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,054
Sq Ft
$857
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 14, 2024 • MLS# 73202365 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $748,000
Final Sale Price: $903,000
Difference: +$155,000 (+20.7%)
Performance Metrics
120.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $710
Sale $/sq ft: $857
This property sold for $857 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 20.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

A classic top-floor condo in the heart of mid-Cambridge, 55 Ellery Street #3 has been well loved by its owner since the 6-unit building was converted in 1979. The wide living room is bathed in light, with hardwood floors, closets, and just the spot for a home office. Off the central hall are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a skylit bathroom with a striking tile floor, clawfoot tub, and exposed brick wall. The kitchen, renovated in 2004, features stone counters, a combined washer/dryer, glass-front cabinets, and a handy pantry. A west-facing covered deck is a perfect place to feed the birds, read a book, or grow some flowers and herbs. The fenced back yard is common, with a brick patio, mature plantings, and easy access to the street. Private basement storage. A new roof went on in 2022, and the building is professionally managed. The neighborhood boasts the best of Cambridge: the main library, CRLS, the Red Line, and the shops and restaurants of Harvard and Central Square

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Property History

Market Insights

33.5%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73446786
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 11, 2025
$1,125,000
MLS #73446786
Sold
Apr 30, 2024
$903,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 14, 2024
$748,000
Original listing
Agent: Bigelow/Irving Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $2,236 $862,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,236
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$350
Monthly
Assessed Value
$862,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,054 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Rubber
Features Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio, Covered
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,236
Assessed Value $862,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $350 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 3
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 3
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures City cites 1019 sq. ft.
Documents Floor Plans (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,054 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 1979
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio, Covered
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On 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

3 schools
A
John M Tobin School
0.4 mi | #137 of 824 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
291 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.4 mi | #22 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.6 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.4 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.0 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
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
F
Full Circle High School
1.3 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

55 Ellery Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bigelow/Irving
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID TM309527
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2024 11:37 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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