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Property Description

Tucked into more than 12,000 SF of lush, professionally landscaped gardens, 8 Ellsworth Avenue is a rare Mid-Cambridge retreat that feels immersive, private, and almost impossibly green--yet it's just blocks from Harvard, Inman, Central, and Kendall Squares. The original 1887 brick home sits quietly among the trees, its rich masonry and gabled roof anchored to the landscape. A striking two-level glass atrium connects it to a shingle-style addition that feels lifted from the Adirondacks, with organic materials, steep lines, and lofty interiors. The open-concept kitchen and family room overlook the verdant backyard through a wall of windows; above, the primary suite offers cathedral ceilings and a tree-framed porch that brings the outdoors in. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 4,307 SF--including a home gym and sauna in the lower level--this is a home with architectural substance and a meaningful connection to its site, in one of Cambridge's most walkable, vibrant neighborhoods.

Overview

Property Status
Sold
Date Sold
July 1, 2025
Lot Size
0.28 Acres
MLS ID
73384929
Property Type
Residential
Year Built
1887

Features & Amenities

Total Area
4,383 Sq.Ft.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Architecture Styles
Tudor, Cottage, Queen Anne
Water Source
Public
Utilities
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Roof
Wood, Slate
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Parking
Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Stone/Gravel
Heat Type
Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Air Conditioning
Central Air, 3 or More
Laundry Room
Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace
Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Other Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Pot Filler Faucet, Lighting - Sconce, Steam / Sauna, Entrance Foyer, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Internet Available - Broadband
Sewer
Public Sewer
Substructure
Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
Security Features
Security System
Other Exterior Features
Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Elementary School
Lottery
Middle School
Lottery
High School
Crls
Sales Price
$4,625,000
Real Estate Tax
$26,964/yr
Zoning
C-1

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