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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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $0 | $943,500 | $943,500 | — |
| 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 |
| 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
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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 |
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.
Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
55 Ellery Street # 3, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,125,000 | - | - | MLS #73446786 |
| 04/30/2024 | ✓ Sold | $903,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/14/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $748,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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