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Cambridge

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.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

142  

 

10th Grade Eng:

138  

 

8th Grade Math:

109  

 

8th Grade Eng:

155  

 

8th Grade Science:

99  

 

4th Grade Math:

120  

 

4th Grade Eng:

188  

 

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)

16426

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 33.9 / 1,000
Violent: 5 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 16 / 101 / 9

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

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$535,000

In "The Larches", an elegant post-war brick building, this lovely floor thru unit has tree-top views to both the south & the north. Rarely do you experience such beautiful light & the spaces are both formal and comfortable. Among other notables are oak floors, a lovely ornamental fireplace, refurbished original windows, the charming and original china cabinet, and a small study big enough for an upright piano. Not to be missed is the dramatic common roof deck and the detached garage for one car.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$379,000

Charming first floor condo in a recently painted 3 family home. Large kitchen for easy entertaining, new energy efficient windows, large bathroom with direct access to the master bedroom. Convenient, fun location, minutes to the Charles, Harvard Business School, B.U., M.I.T., the Mass. Pike, Central Sq. and easy stroll to Harvard Sq. Laundry and storage in the basement. Common garden and tandem parking  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$2,545,000

Well designed and handsomely renovated West Cambridge 10-room Single Family home with wonderful open floor plan for entertaining. Features include 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 4 fireplaces, Kitchen (Viking range & Sub-Zero) open to Family Room with French doors to deck and garden, 4 balconies, large master suite, lower level with separate entrance, brick driveway and a 2-car garage.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$779,000

Fall in love with this unique contemporary townhouse ideally located mere steps from Central Square. With living space on six levels, there is nothing else like this on the market. Loft-like living room with 13' foot ceilings, private south-facing 206 square foot deck off of top-level master suite, tons of light and green space views. Lovingly maintained with a flexible layout, this home has many possibilities. Garage parking and pet friendly, this is a 100% owner occupied association.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$410,000

Cambridge side of line street-fabulous mid Camb location! Easy walk to Harvard/Kirkland Village/Inman sq. Top flr in a triple decker w/great light, Roof Rights, and a lrg priv. covered deck overlooking trees & Magnolia St. Flexible flr plan offers either 3 bedrooms or option for formal dining rm. Beautiful wood floors, five panel doors, kitch. pantry. Bath has w/d hook up.Building painted in '09, replacement windows, newer hw tank, new SS appliances.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$445,000

Feel right at home! Everything you need from 2 side-by-side parking to large private fenced-in yard with mahogany deck- this is the best in urban living!!! Freshly painted/refinished floors- Open living/dining room with updated kitchen, washer/dryer; '08 HW tank; Each bedroom offers walk-in closets, full bathroom & new carpet.Prof. managed bldg in close to Kendall & Lechmere T-stops.Easy access to Boston, all of Cambridge, restaurants, & stores. Mortgages require. 20% Down payment  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$395,000

Wonderful location near Inman Square. Pristine two-bedroom condominium with an open living room and kitchen. The kitchen has a granite countertop with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors, central air. Finished study, family or play room downstairs. Renovated in 2002. The condo fee includes master insurance, water, sewer, maintenance, snow removal, and common electric.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$319,000

Southwest facing, spacious condo with gracious foyer and wonderful layout. In professionally managed brick pre-war building. Bedroom with two windows and two closets. Tiled bathroom.Two hall closets and private secured storage space on first floor. Common laundry. Great mid-Cambridge location. Rental parking with waitlist.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$895,000

West Cambridge at its finest. Enchanting Victorian single family renovated in 2004 in prime condition. Inviting enclosed entry porch opens to a large sunny living room w/bay & 8? 6? high ceilings. Open DR & gorgeous designer kitchen with granite counters. A full bath with glass shower. Back door leads to a private, fenced garden & patio. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms w/ closets and tile bath with Carrera marble. Full basement w/washer & dryer, storage and a bulkhead to the garden. Close to everything  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$589,000

Top location near Harvard Law; arch redesigned and gut renovated 2 br,2bath second fl condo in Victorian 3 unit assoc. Open floor plan, high ceilings, all amenities, bay windows, oak floors, master suite, in unit laundry, private front porch and beautiful blue stone rear patio common for all units; finished and heated separate basement room great for therapist, in unit office, etc etc...walk to shops restaurants and red line  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$695,000

Spacious two bedroom residence with balcony overlooking Charles river and Boston skyline. Fully applianced kitchen. Generous sized second bedroom. Luxurious marble bathroom. In-unit laundry. Garage parking. 24-hour concierge service. Health club and indoor lap pool. Steps to shops and transportation.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$795,000

Just redesigned & rebuilt this elegant home has an open design living/dining area with a European style galley kitchen & half-bath. Upstairs there's a master suite plus two more BRs & a 2nd bath. The lower level has a family rm/home office plus half-bath & laundry. Outside there is a secluded brick patio & pkg. It's one of two single/townhouses on the property. The other unit has an owner.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$1,079,900

Rare opportunity on beautiful tree lined Fayette Street! This classic greek revival apartment building sits prominently on a large 5834 square foot lot. Two elegant entryways open to architecturally stunning & period significant details including crown moldings, columns, high ceilings, tall windows, grand banister, french doors and more. Desirable C1 zoning suggests potential for development of the property. Great rental option because of Mid-Cambridge location near Harvard & Inman Squares!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$309,000

Modern yet charming condo right by Harvard Square! No wasted space with spacious rooms and galley style kitchen. Deeded parking included along with hardwood floors, high ceilings, basement storage and a private deck overlooking the common yard. Well managed pet-friendly association.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$274,900

Sunny garden level unit located in a well maintained brick building. Updated, fully applianced maple kitchen that has an adjoining dining area with exposed brick accents. Unit boasts space efficient open floor plan with sizable bedroom. Professionally managed association with on-site laundry facilities. Private storage unit, and bike rack. Convenient to Harvard Square, and the T. Low condo fees make this unit desirable for an owner occupant or investor.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$1,695,000

In our loveliest, quiet & historic single-family neighborhood, off Brattle St, just six blocks west of Harvard Square: Classic 3-story 1852 single (with 1928 enlargements). Delightful rear garden with mature evergreen trees & shrubs. Feels like a French country house. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, 1 off-st. parking space. Long LR with 6 large windows + double doors. Pleasant kitchen with double doors opening to the garden. Big dining room. Delightful top-floor with many sunny corner windows  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$258,000

This West Cambridge 4th floor (with elevator) 2 bedroom condominium is a corner unit with great natural light, an open floor plan and an exposed brick wall. There are large living room windows, with a western exposure and deeded covered parking for 1 car. It is on a cul de sac, close to shopping, restaurants and MBTA buses to the Harvard Square T stop. Condo fee includes heat and hot water and common laundry. Why pay high Cambridge rents, when you can own?  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$499,000

2nd floor unit under construction, ant. completion 5/1/12, 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, markets, the Reservoir, bus to Harvard Square and easy access to Pike and Rt 2  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$339,000

In the heart of Inman Sq., top floor, bright 2-3 bedroom condo with tall windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors. Living room with bay window. Pantry and spacious kitchen recently renovated with oak butcher block counters. Dining area faces feathery locust trees. Versatile floor plan: current study can be spacious master bedroom (as listed) or separate formal dining room. Common laundry and private storage in basement. Near Donnelly Field, restaurants, and transportation. Walking score of 97%!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$849,000

Prepared to be wowed by this contemporary chic condominium. Private entry to a spacious LRw/fpl, banquet sz DR & Architectural Digest kitchen w/white lacquered cabinets & Carrera marble counters. 2 bedrooms off the main living area & a spa-style bath &half bath on this floor.Lower level includes a large family room, full sized windows & radiant heat making this a light-filled & warm space. Large BR w/generous closets & full designer bath.There is also a laundry room. Easy access to everything!  






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