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.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,874 sqft |
| Lot size | 6,885 sqft |
| Year built | 1916 |
| Price / sqft | $835 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73502505 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,874 sqft of living area, built in 1916.
At a list price of $2,399,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $1,199,500 per unit.
At $2,399,000 for 2,874 sqft, that's about $835 per square foot.
59-R Ellery St, Cambridge MA 02138 is in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA 02138.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.