8 Ellery St

2,828 Sq. Ft.
$1,185 / Sq. Ft.
2,828
Sq. Ft.
$1,185
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This exquisite 11 room, 5 bed, 3.5 bath Greek Revival single family residence was built in 1841.It is part of the Mid Cambridge Conservation District, and has been extensively restored by its present owners to retain many of its period details while modernizing the systems to 21st century standards. Once home to 19th century Women’s Rights advocate, Margaret Fuller, the property is an example of seamlessly melding past with present. Forced warm air heat & air conditioning, a wired sound system, security...This exquisite 11 room, 5 bed, 3.5 bath Greek Revival single family residence was built in 1841.It is part of the Mid Cambridge Conservation District, and has been extensively restored by its present owners to retain many of its period details while modernizing the systems to 21st century standards. Once home to 19th century Women’s Rights advocate, Margaret Fuller, the property is an example of seamlessly melding past with present. Forced warm air heat & air conditioning, a wired sound system, security system, internet, & on-demand hot water are among the many modern amenities that, combined with historically accurate details, At the back of the house there is a family room with glass double door access to the fenced rear bluestone patio and rear & side gardens. Parking for 4 cars and an ideal Mid Cambridge location, close to all the restaurants and shops along Mass Ave. and easy access to Harvard and Central Squares, add to the impressive offerings of this rare jewel.

Listing Agents

  1. Carol Kelly

    Carol Kelly

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol@compass.com

    P: (617)-835-5008

  2. Shannah Hall Franckum

    Shannah Hall Franckum

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    shannah.hall@compass.com

    P: (617)-686-9996

  3. Carol Kelly

    Carol Kelly

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol@compass.com

    P: (617)-835-5008

  4. Zarya Miranda

    Zarya Miranda

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    zarya@compass.com

    P: (617)-953-5969

Property Details for 8 Ellery Street

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
Mid Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-Mid Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Style
Garden, Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:22 AM

Property Details for 8 Ellery Street

StatusSold
MLS #72728875
Days on Market14
Taxes$13,840 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1841
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Compass, Carol Kelly

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Building Information for 8 Ellery Street

Stories-Year Built1841Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,722 SF

Payment Calculator

$17,481 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,327

Property Taxes

$1,153

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Ellery Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2828.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
  • Interior Features: 1/4 Bath, Library, Study, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Garden Area, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The house is part of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 406511
  • Assessments: $2,406,900
  • Book: 47475
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: C-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 8 Ellery Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496166400

$2,800,000
Aug 11, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496166140

$4,600,000

+242.5% / yr

Jul 29, 2022

Canceled

MLS PIN #73008734

$4,800,000
Jul 20, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73008734

Jul 7, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73008734

$4,800,000
Dec 14, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72728875

$3,350,000
Sep 24, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72728875

Sep 24, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72728875

Sep 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72728875

$3,350,000
Feb 24, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326571281

$1

-97.6% / yr

May 19, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #196459873

$1,360,000
May 19, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70254480

$1,360,000
Mar 7, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70254480

Mar 7, 2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70254480

Sep 7, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70254480

$1,695,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496166400

$2,800,000
08/11/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496166140

$4,600,000

+242.5% / yr

07/29/2022

Canceled

MLS PIN #73008734

$4,800,000
07/20/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73008734

07/07/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73008734

$4,800,000
12/14/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72728875

$3,350,000
09/24/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72728875

09/24/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72728875

09/18/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72728875

$3,350,000
02/24/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326571281

$1

-97.6% / yr

05/19/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #196459873

$1,360,000
05/19/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70254480

$1,360,000
03/07/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70254480

03/07/2006

Contingent

MLS PIN #70254480

09/07/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70254480

$1,695,000

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

Public Records for 8 Ellery Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$3,891,800Total-
Tax Record2025$24,713 ($2,059 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,964 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,964 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1821CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00116 L:0001400008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 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
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
PublicPK to 5

Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

King Open 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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