West Cambridge, Cambridge
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Cambridge is a unique community in its mix of cultural and social diversity, intellectual vitality and technical innovation. The city is home to internationally known Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and over one-fourth of all its residents are college students, while one-sixth of all its jobs are in higher education.
Yet residents feel that Cambridge is far more than a college town. It has long been an industrial innovator, producing America's first factories for ladders, piano keys and waterproof hats. At one point, it was the third largest industrial center in the Commonwealth.
Today, former factory buildings which once turned out soap or socks house cutting edge firms in biotechnology, computer software and other emerging technologies. Close to one-third of Massachusetts' biomedical employers reside in Cambridge. Cambridge is rich in demographic diversity. More than one in five residents is foreign born. Students from 64 nations attend the public schools, and their families speak 46 different languages. The most numerous immigrant groups hail from Haiti, Central America and Portuguese-speaking nations, including Brazil. An out-of-town visitor might enjoy a Greek festival or a Caribbean gala on the same weekend and buy Portuguese pastries or fresh fish in one block. The continued vitality of its immigrants and entrepreneurs, students and street musicians, factory workers and professionals gives Cambridge its unique flavor.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
142 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
138 |
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8th Grade Math: |
109 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
155 |
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8th Grade Science: |
99 |
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4th Grade Math: |
120 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
188 |
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Spending/Student:
$16,116
Average SAT scores:
1440
Student/Teacher Ratios:
10.5 to 1
Community
Population:101,388 Median Income in town: $47,979 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 33.9 / 1,000
Violent: 5 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
6
/ 8
/ 2
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $761,250
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $682,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: 10%
Avg single family tax bill:
$0
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Porter Sq. (Fitchburg/South Acton Line)
Subway info:
Red Line Green Line
Bus lines:
1, 66, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 83, 86, 96, 960
Miles to Boston:
3
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
10
Rail time to Boston:
11
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$645,000
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Fully renovated duplex on first floor and lower level with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Extras include cook's kitchen with island, new oak floors, gas fireplace, crown molding, in-unit laundry, AC, alarm, parking & shared yard. New Hardiplank siding, new windows, and new roof.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,400,000
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Rare offering of two residences on a large lot on Observatory Hill. 1887 Victorian w/inviting charm & period character. Reception rm w/fpl flows into the LR w/fpl. The banquet sized DR has a fpl at one end & a solarium at the other. Vintage kitchen w/period Glenwood stove. Paneled library w/fpl & built-in cabinets. 7 BR, 4 baths & sep entry in-law studio apt on lower level . The carriage house was converted to a 2-family in 1925 & has two 2 BR apts. Situated on a large lot with lush gardens.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$309,000
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Beautifully updated 1 bedroom convenient to Harvard Square, Huron Village, Porter Square and Fresh Pond. This pristine unit has a courtyard view. New kitchen with raised panel cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Updated subway tiled bath. New Harvey windows and electric. Glowing oak floors. Common basement with laundry and private storage room. Common hot water. Landscaped courtyard. Professionally managed common areas. Great location and charming condo.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,295,000
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A short distance to Harvard Square, this spacious & dramatic co-op with multiple exposures is in a full-service building with lovely views. It has a 28? living room with built-in bookshelves, cabinets and sliding glass doors to a balcony, 3 beds, 3 baths (incl. a 19? master suite with sliding glass doors to a second balcony). There is also central air and garage parking.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$3,225,000
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Completely & Elegantly renovated home designed for contemporary living. Outstanding 1st floor layout - living room w/ built-in window seat & stone fireplace; beautiful dining room w/ tray ceiling & built-in cabinet w/ granite counter ; true gourmet kitchen opens to family room. Master w/ walk-in closet, fireplace & 4-piece marble bath w/ steam shower, double sinks & heated floor. Amazing playroom & fully outfitted home theatre. Landscaped grounds further extend the entertaining spaces.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$2,400,000
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Rare offering of two residences on a large lot on Observatory Hill. 1887 Victorian w/inviting charm & period character. Reception rm w/fpl flows into the LR w/fpl. The banquet sized DR has a fpl at one end & a solarium at the other. Vintage kitchen w/period Glenwood stove. Paneled library w/fpl & built-in cabinets. 7 BR, 4 baths & sep entry in-law studio apt on lower level . The carriage house was converted to a 2-family in 1925 & has two 2 BR apts. Situated on a large lot with lush gardens.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,275,000
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West Cambridge - Handsome single family with a separate entrance 2-rm apartment situated on a lovely, landscaped, corner lot. Wonderful plan - lovely foyer with stained glass windows & French doors leads to 28' Living-dining room with 2 bay windows, flr to ceiling built in book shelves, fireplace & French doors to the garden; kitchen with granite counters & greenhouse window; family room & study. 2nd flr landing with bookshelves & door to deck & 3rd flr with playroom & guest rm with skylights.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$459,000
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Lovely second floor condominium on desirable side street in Huron Village. This spacious unit features a welcoming room size foyer, a large updated country kitchen w/newer stainless steel appliances, and a bonus study/office.There is a gorgeous 3 season sun porch and an additional rear porch overlooking the beautifully landscaped common yard and patio. Amenities incl laundry and private storage in basement. Nearby shops, restaurants and Fresh Pond Reservoir enhance the super convenient location.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,150,000
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This Period Style house has details drawn from English and Colonial architecture and is a good example of the 1920?s proclivities to make the 17th century more picturesque by means of gables and additional dormers. Located on West Cambridge's desirable Coolidge Hill and very near the Shady Hill School, this exceptional residence has been renovated with superlative detail and finish. Close by are the Buckingham Browne & Nichols Upper School and the National Historic Landmark Mount Auburn Cemetery
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$950,000
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On a wide blvd. near Fresh Pond in W. Cambridge, this "classic two family" was redone in '06. The light filled, duplex, "owner's" unit has a handsome kitchen w/ granite counters & ss appliances, a large private porch & a top floor master suite. The tenant's unit has also been attractively redone w/ new appliances, a pretty tiled bath, refinished oak flrs. and a back porch. Garage pkg for 2 cars, new windows throughout, central a/c, stone patio & storage in the basement.OH Sat 4/7 from 12-2 p.m.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$418,000
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This lovely 1928 building is sited at the edge of Callanan Park near Fresh Pond Reservoir. This 1st flr unit has a warm charm with gracious rooms. Sunny study off the living room. Dining room has built-ins. Updated granite, cherry and stainless steel kitchen with a tiled floor. Oak floors throughout. In unit W/D. MBR has fitted closet. Tiled bath. Basement storage and a private storage room off the parking area, big enough for kayaks, add to the amenities. Two parking spaces!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,395,000
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Architect renovation of single family house in prestigous Brattle & Huron Village n'brhd. Tasteful blend of traditional & contemporary lifestyle. This house meets LEED Silver standards with solar panels & state of the art energy saving systems. Spacious open plan custom kitchen with stunning cherry cabinets open to family room/sitting area with gas fireplace & hookup for flat screen TV w surround sound. Glass patio doors to circular raised patio. Au pair suite/office & wine cellar.MBR w balc/FPL
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$519,000
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2nd floor unit under construction, approx completion 6/21/12, this 2 bed, 1 bath Huron Village condo is being renovated by respected local developer, David Aposhian. The kitchen, dining and living rooms open generously to each other to accommodate the modern buyer. Unit has high ceilings, front and rear porches, renovated kitchen and bath + in-unit W/D hookups. Partial yard area shared with unit 3. Walk to restaurants, the Reservoir, bus to Harvard Square and easy access to Pike and Rt 2
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$895,000
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Observatory Hill. Behind the classically restored exterior this impeccably renovated townhouse has chic modern design. Luxurious living on 3 levels w/ open living rm, dining rm & kitchen for elegant entertaining. French doors open to pvt deck & patio. 2nd level offers 2 BRs & a full bath. Top floor master bedroom suite w/ treetop views from a pvt deck. Lower level entrance has direct entry to covered carport & tiled mud and storage room. Close to shops, restaurants, transportation & universitie
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$899,000
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Observatory Hill. Behind the classically restored exterior this impeccably renovated townhouse has chic modern design. Luxurious living on 3 levels w/ open living rm, dining rm & kitchen for elegant entertaining. French doors open to pvt deck. 2nd level offers 2 BRs & a full bath & sitting rm. Top fl master bedroom suite w/ treetop views from a pvt deck. Lower level entrance has direct entry to covered carport & tiled mud and storage rm. Close to shops, restaurants, transportation & universities
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$4,499,000
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The ?Arthur Astor Carey House,? circa 1882. Prominently set on expansive 1/2 acre corner lot off Brattle St., this stately Cambridge landmark has 15 rooms on 3 levels. One of the earliest examples of Col. Revival architecture in America & an important work by architects Sturgis & Brigham. Features include a grand central hall with spectacular staircase, fireplace & exquisite woodwork. Throughout the house are unusually well preserved architectural details & 7 more fireplaces. A rare opportunity!
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