Mid Cambridge. Classic top-floor condo set on a one-way, leafy street a few short blocks from Harvard Yard and across the street from the Cambridge Main Library, 55 Ellery is more than a homeits a launchpad for a true Cambridge experience. Inside, this warm, grounded, and effortlessly modern home offers abundant light, white oak details, and thoughtful, useful storage. The dine-in kitchen blends functionality and style, with open shelving, farmhouse sink, and a generous sitting area, with access to a south-facing private deck nestled under a lush canopy of mature trees. The open and inviting living space is the heart of the home, bringing all together with ease. It features discreet and efficient heat pump heating and cooling, in-unit laundry, and generous closets and built-ins. A large common patio is perfect for gatherings. Within a few blocks is some of the best food and coffee in Cambridgewith Pammys, Waypoint, and Asaro nearby. Harvard, Central, and Inman within easy distance.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First
- Bedroom 2 Level: Main, First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Bedroom 2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Entry Foyer Level: 3
- Family Room Level: Main, First
- Living Room Level: Main, First
- Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 2
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main, First
- Bathroom 2 Level: Main, First
- Primary Bathroom Features: No
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bidet, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
Interior Features
- Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Appliances
- Disposal
- Microwave
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Individual, Unit Control, High Seer Heat Pump (12+), Ductless
- Heating Features: Forced Air, Individual, Unit Control, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ductless
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Level: Main, First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio - Enclosed
- Covered Patio/Deck
- Screens
- Rain Gutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio - Enclosed, Covered
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: On Street
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Storage
- Association Fee: 350
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 350
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Lottery
- High School: Crls
- Middle School: Lottery
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 2410
- Tax Block: 84
- City Region: Mid Cambridge
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Ellery is one-way from Broadway to Harvard Street.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: M:00135 L:00084055/3, 409057
- Postal Code Plus 4: 4210
- Zoning: C1
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Electric Range
- for Electric Oven
- for Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Icemaker Connection
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1920
- Building Area Total: 1054
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 55-57 Ellery Street Condominium
- Common Walls: No One Above, Corner
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Property Age: 105
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Effective: 1979
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Home Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Other Equipment: Intercom
- Security Features: Intercom
