106 Ellery St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$4,150,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,877
Sq Ft
$1,442
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1880
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Type
7
Days on Market
Sold Listed Nov 4, 2025 • MLS# 73451278 Copied! • Updated Apr 21, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $3,500,000
Final Sale Price: $4,150,000
Difference: +$650,000 (+18.6%)
Performance Metrics
118.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,217
Sale $/sq ft: $1,442
This property sold for $1,442 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 18.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,442/sq ft
Area Median
$562/sq ft
Difference
+156.6%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Attention Developers!Nestled on a tree-lined street, this 3-Family House on a 8,890 sq. ft. lot offers an unusual development or investment opportunity in Historic Mid-Cambridge.The Main Public Library, the War Memorial Pool, the high school, and public tennis courts are all on the same block. It has proximity to both Harvard University and MIT.Enjoy the best of city living with the Harvard Square T-station a 15-min walk (0.7 mi), Central Square T-station a 19-min walk (0.8 mi), and the Charles River and Memorial Drive a 15-min walk (0.8 mi). The #69 bus stops just yards away on Cambridge St., with other bus lines within walking distance. Walk to the Broadway Marketplace food market 2 blocks away.Property has natural gas service.Delivered vacant. Property is in a trust for an easy transaction.Offered as-is. Don’t miss this unique chance to create something remarkable in the heart of Cambridge.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2025
$3,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Darin Thompson Office: Stuart St James, Inc.
🏠
Listed for Sale
Nov 5, 2025
$3,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Darin Thompson Office: Stuart St James, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $16,436 $2,588,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,436
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,588,400

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1880
Living Area 2,877 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 13

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent $1,800/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Unit 3 Rent $2,300/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent $4,100/mo
Gross Income $49,200
Net Operating Income $49,200
Cap Rate 1.41%
Heating Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street, Leased, On Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5
Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $16,436
Assessed Value $2,588,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Some Bushes And Plantings
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,877 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
4
Levels
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Leased, On Street, Paved
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 | #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
A
Amigos School
0.8 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.7 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
2.3 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
John M Tobin School
0.3 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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.9 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
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.6 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.3 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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106 Ellery St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Darin Thompson
Listing Office Stuart St James, Inc.
Office Phone 617-819-5850
Agent MLS ID BB810237
Office MLS ID AC1022
Listing Data Updated Apr 21, 2026 8:43 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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