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.
Property Details
Price:
$4,250,000
MLS #:
73384929
Status:
Pending
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Address:
8 Ellsworth Avenue
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Mid Cambridge
Neighborhood:
Mid Cambridge
City:
Cambridge
Listed Date:
Jun 4, 2025
State:
MA
Finished Sq Ft:
4,383
Total Sq Ft:
4,383
ZIP:
02139
Lot Size:
12,016 sqft / 0.28 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1887
Schools
Elementary School:
Lottery
Middle School:
Lottery
High School:
Crls
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, 3 or More
Fireplaces Total
3
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring – Stone/ Ceramic Tile, Flooring – Vinyl
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Laundry Features
Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Architectural Style
Tudor, Cottage, Queen Anne
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T- Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame, Brick
Exterior Features
Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Stone/ Gravel
Parking Spots
4
Roof
Wood, Slate
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$26,964
Map
Community
- Address8 Ellsworth Avenue Cambridge MA
- SubdivisionMid Cambridge
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02139
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8 Ellsworth Avenue
Cambridge, MA
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