Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds2,874 sqft$835/sqft
59 R Ellery St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Multi FamilyProperty Type
6,885 sq ftLot Size
1916Year Built
$835/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A rare Cambridge opportunity! Tucked away on a quiet side street, 59-R Ellery Street is a legally designated two-family offering exceptional flexibility in a prime Cambridge location. Renovated in 2019, the property features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and custom built-ins surrounding a cozy gas fireplace. The current layout offers a generous primary suite with ensuite bath, walk-in closet, built-in storage, and convenient first-floor washer/dryer,...A rare Cambridge opportunity! Tucked away on a quiet side street, 59-R Ellery Street is a legally designated two-family offering exceptional flexibility in a prime Cambridge location. Renovated in 2019, the property features hardwood floors throughout, a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and custom built-ins surrounding a cozy gas fireplace. The current layout offers a generous primary suite with ensuite bath, walk-in closet, built-in storage, and convenient first-floor washer/dryer, while the upper level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and flexible living or office space. An oversized private backyard provides ample space for gardening, gatherings, or the potential for a grand patio ideal for entertaining. With separate entrance and yard areas, the property presents an opportunity for rental income, owner-occupancy, or future reconfiguration into a larger single-family residence. Ideally located just moments to Harvard Square, Inman Square + Ctrl sq.

Listing Agent

  1. Gabrielle Russo

    Gabrielle Russo

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    P: (617) 266-4430

    M: (781) 315-3868

Listing closed: 06/30/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73502505

Location

Sold By Longwood Residential, LLC, Reynolds Group

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 59 R Ellery Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,264 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family
  • Town: Cambridge
  • MLS Area: Mid Cambridge
  • Area: MA-Cambridge-Mid Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
  • Style: Garden
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: .00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,885 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2874.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Gas
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Crown Molding, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Country Kitchen, Remodeled, Slider, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller makes no representations or warranties. Seller has not occupied the property for a few years. Buyer and buyer’s agent to perform their own due diligence and verify all information. Second unit is tenant occupied. Showings require 48–72 hour notice. Offers due Tuesday April 21st @ 12pm
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00135 L:00085,409059
  • Assessments: $2,561,200
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: 00085
  • Map: 00135
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: C-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Levels: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 59 R Ellery Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73502505

$2,399,000
Jun 23, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73502504

$2,399,000
May 28, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73502505

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73502505

$2,399,000
06/23/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73502504

$2,399,000
05/28/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73502505

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 59 R Ellery Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,136,600Additions$1,424,600Total$2,561,200
Tax Record2025$16,264 ($1,355 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,874 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,874 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,413 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,885 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1916Year Renovated1916ZoningC-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00135 L:00085

Schools near 59 R Ellery Street

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
King Open School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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