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55 Ellery Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$903,000
Est. $5,302/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,054
Sq Ft
$857
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 14, 2024 • MLS# 73202365 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner RIKER, ELIZABETH
Mailing Address 55-57 ELLERY ST UNIT 57/6, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $943,500

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $943,500 $943,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Apr 30, 2024 $903,000 82714/0308
Dec 23, 2015 $675,000 66578/0489
Jan 10, 2013 $576,000 60943/0178
Dec 7, 2011 $419,000 58031/0515
Jul 12, 2001 $394,000 33238/0160

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jan 15, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Replace 4 windows with Marvin windows, preserve lower stained glass window.
By Fresh Start Contracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1148002
Open $25,000
Aug 5, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
Walls - Interior - 4in Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation Only
By Boston Insulation Group
Permit #qu2z-8suj:279470
Open $3,013
May 19, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate existing Bathroom and Kicthen, Add half Bath in existing space, Add electrical heat pump system, update electrcial main service
By pro touch Home improvement inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:271103
Closed $169,000
Mar 17, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
New kitchen, bathroom, gas fireplace, closet and library bar.
By Mcwseeney Fine Carpentry
Permit #qu2z-8suj:109158
Open $240,280
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

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

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.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$857/sq ft
Area Average
$348/sq ft
Difference
+146.3%

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

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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $2,236
Assessed Value $862,700

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

Location

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Neighborhood

55 Ellery Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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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Year 15
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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
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🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 11, 2025
$1,125,000
MLS #73446786
Sold
Apr 30, 2024
$903,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Feb 14, 2024
$748,000
Original listing
Agent: Bigelow/Irving Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 11, 2025 Sold $1,125,000
Feb 14, 2024 New Listing Added $748,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$857

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bigelow/Irving
Listing Office Compass
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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