NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $892,000 - $937,426

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,054 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 30, 2024

Last sale price $903,000 $857 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,967/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No Units Above
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot
  • Covered Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Joan Lorentz Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

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

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bigelow/ Irving

Compass Listed on: 02/14/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Holleran Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,054 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 409057

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 6 Units

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,236

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 117
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 132
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 42
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Level: Third
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 182
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Third
  • Room Living Room Area: 288
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1054
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 709.68
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 856.74
  • MAIN SO: BB5918
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Common Walls: No One Above, Corner
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 409057
  • Zoning: B
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 428
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2236.45
  • Tax Book Number: 13798

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1979
Bought by
Smith Ann R K
Current Estimated Value
$922,857
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Ann R K $41,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ovalle Alberto $669,000
Closed Ovalle Alberto $669,000
Closed Smith Ann R $155,000
Closed Smith Ann Rk $50,000
Closed Smith Ann R K $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $903,000 +20.7% $857 / Sq Ft
02/21/2024 02/21/24 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2024 02/14/24 For Sale $748,000 -- $710 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,529 $870,700 $0 $870,700
2024 $5,107 $862,700 $0 $862,700
2023 $4,908 $837,500 $0 $837,500
2022 $4,888 $825,600 $0 $825,600
2021 $4,784 $817,800 $0 $817,800
2020 $4,606 $801,100 $0 $801,100
2019 $4,409 $742,300 $0 $742,300
2018 $4,279 $680,300 $0 $680,300
2017 $4,079 $628,500 $0 $628,500
2016 $3,968 $567,600 $0 $567,600
2015 $3,923 $501,700 $0 $501,700
2014 $3,748 $447,300 $0 $447,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73202365

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000135-000000-000084-000055-3