23-25 Ellery Street Cambridge 

A rare opportunity! This handsome Second Empire side-by-side 2-family offers enormous potential in its 4305 sq ft of above grade living space, located in a prime mid-Cambridge location. Each unit’s first level features a comfortable living room, formal dining room, bathroom, and kitchen. The units’ second levels offer 2 large bedrooms and, off the hallway, enormous closets with front-facing windows that could be used as offices/study spaces. In the mansard level, an additional 2 large bedrooms and large storage closets. Unit 23 offers forced hot air heat, period detail, laundry room, and a rear deck. Unit 25 provides both forced hot air heat and central air conditioning, in-unit laundry, and a side porch. A fire wall separates the units. Dedicated driveway for each unit, plus rear patio space. Both units are vacant and awaiting their next owners’ vision. Within C-1 zoning, just blocks to Harvard Square. An outstanding opportunity for an investor, developer, or owner occupant.

Property Details

GROSS LIVING AREA

• 4,305 sq ft, according to public record

LOT SIZE

• 4,525 sq ft (0.1 acre) 

YEAR BUILT

• Built 1873, per public record

HEATING/COOLING

• Unit 23: Forced hot air powered by oil

  • Furnace +/- 2019

  • Oil tank +/- 2023

• Unit 25: Forced hot air and central air conditioning powered by gas

  • Furnace +/- 2023

  • AC Condenser +/- 2000 

ELECTRICAL

• Circuit breakers

LAUNDRY

• In-unit laundry for both units

• Unit 23: Located in dedicated laundry room

• Unit 25: Located in kitchen 

OUTDOOR SPACE

• Unit 23: Rear porch and patio space

• Unit 25: Side porch and rear patio space

EXTERIOR

• Cement/asbestos shingles

• Trim painted +/- 3 years ago

• Rubber membrane on flat section of roof 

• Asphalt shingles on mansard portion of roof

PARKING

• Dedicated driveway for each unit

• Unit 23’s driveway accommodates 1 vehicle

• Unit 25’s driveway accommodates 3 vehicles (tandem) 

RECENT RENTAL HISTORY

• Unit 23 rented most recently as a 1 bedroom (first floor only) for $2,200/month

• Unit 25 rented most recently for $6,000/month

PROPERTY TAXES

• FY2024 assessed value $2,700,800

• FY2024 taxes $16,450.64