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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:
46
/ 284
/ 32
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:
$305,000
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Walk-up to this sunny first floor unit. Great location by Harvard Square, Central and Innman Square. Unit has new bathroom, refinished hardwood floor and freshly painted walls. Includes private storage in basement with laundry facilities onsite. Association has available guest suite for visitors. Unit is vacant and ready for move-in!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$599,000
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Spacious top floor 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo with cathedral ceilings and 3 huge skylights with treetop views. Hardwood floors, granite counter kitchen with stainless steel appliances, open floor plan, in unit washer dryer,; 2 blocks to Harvard's campus, with all the shops and restaurants a few blocks away on Mass Ave. Walk to either Red Line stop at Harvard or Porter. Bluestone patio in rear of house for all 3 units; basement storage in finished and heated w/home office possibilities.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$525,000
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Wonderful 1st flr condo situated on the corner lot of a tree-lined street offers the opportunity for you to move right in. This 2BR, 1 BA home includes hardwood flrs throughout, updated open kitchen, formal dining rm, renovated bathroom w/ designer glass tiles, & whole building water purification. Completing this home is a closet organizer in the master, recessed lighting, central air/heat, 2 off-street parking spaces, huge basement w/ laundry, freshly painted interior, shared patio & yard.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$280,000
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Walker Paradise Score: 98! Perfect Central Square location midway between Harvard and MIT; 5 minute walk to Redline, Whole Foods, Local Restaurant Scene. Modern, Clean and Renovated with Brand New Hardwood Foors throughout. Brand New Lush Granite Kitchen Counters, Refrigerator and Sink. Updated Bathroom with New Vanity, Tile Floor and Brilliant White Tile Bath/Shower. Generous Closets, Laundry on-site, Rental Parking available. Upper level, Brick, Elevator Building, High Owner Occupancy Rate.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$369,000
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Beautiful sun splashed South/ Front facing unit with balcony. Cherry wood floors through out.Renovations include marble bath and granite/stainless in kitchen.Building amenities include 24/7 concierge and valet parking,on-site property management,gym with lap pool and hot tub,business center,movie room,shuttle service,laundry dryclean pick up and drop off,on site market with ATM.Steps to T,Mall,Restaurants.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$579,900
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Don't miss out.Fantastic & rare 4 Bdrm, 7rm, 2ba condo with 2086 sq ft and totally priv. bsment-it feels like a single fam! Enjoy CENTRAL AIR, updated boiler, windows, HW tank, elect.& roof.Totally priv. entrance & back doors frm 1st flr to 2 living levels on 2nd &3rd flrs.Lrg rooms & charm w/bow windows, wd flrs, lovely banistered staircase, & 5 panel natural wood doors. 3 unit, fully owner occupied assoc, w/1 car off st pkg & common patio area.Walk to MIT, Central, Inman.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$329,000
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This rare 2F residence has a great potential. Is in a great business zone right next to Lechemere T, close to Galeria Mall and MIT/Kendall Sq. Whether continued as a rental or possibly turned into commercial/office space, also includes small fenced yard with private driveway pontential (see Firm remarks) will particularly attract investors/developers. May need work/TLC depending on a buyer. Newer heating, electric, roof, windows. Motivated seller. Priced right. Make an offer - won't last!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$236,000
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This studio unit has hardwood floors throughout, a new kitchen with modern cabinents and granite counter tops, perfect studio for a rent money!Location, location on Cambridge Common next to Law School. Live in Style in this prof. managed building steps to Harvard Square.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$379,000
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This renovated townhouse condo shows great & has many updates. It has 2 ample sized bedrooms (both on the 2nd level), 1.5 baths, a large living room, central AC & and has hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. & direct access to the garage. The rear bedroom has direct access to a very large roof deck. The Lechmere T, Kendall T & MIT are at your fingertips. There is excellent storage in the attic & basement. See disclosure re: the garage.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$449,000
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LOCATION! Spacious and rare Avon Hill 3-bed condo just half a block to Porter Square T and shopping area!! Recently renovated kitchen, Jacuzzi bath, h/w floors, new windows, fireplace in living room, separate dining room, eat-in-kitchen, great light. Sunny garden view from your kitchen window and a lovely patio common area just outside your back door. This is what you are looking for -- a truly super Cambridge condo, on a tree-lined side street in the heart of Porter Square.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$575,000
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Steps to Central Sq is this7 room 2br 2ba duplex condo in Federal-style 19th century building. Abundant professional craftsmanship, open layout with modern kitchen & marble & granite baths, HW floors, & stunning finished lower level. No better value in this location.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$630,000
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Steps to Central Sq is this 8 room 4br 2ba duplex condo in Federal-style 19th century building. Abundant professional craftsmanship, open layout with modern kitchen & marble & granite baths, HW floors, laundry in unit, spacious master suite. Redline, Mass Ave, River all steps away. Tremendous opportunity in A+ location!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$649,000
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Harvard Square. Wonderful floor thru condo on second floor of 3 family. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (master bedroom with en-suite bathroom). Eat-in kitchen with island and stainless steel appliances. 2 decks, in-unit washer and dryer hook ups, private storage, garage parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$359,000
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PENTHOUSE at Cambridgeport Commons! Panoramic view of Boston skyline & July 4th fireworks. Freshly updated top floor, corner unit: Wall of light from Juliet sliding window, working fireplace, skylight. Fully applianced kitchen. Lots of closets, in-unit laundry, extra strorage, & deeded parking in underground garage. Elevator direct to floor. In a planned community of mid-rise & townhouse condos surrounding wooded inner courtyards near Charles River recreation, MIT, BU, LMA, & Mass. Pike.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$629,900
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Attention to detail is evident in this spacious & inviting condo conveniently located in desirable Cambridgeport. Just steps to Dana Park & Central Square, this 3 bed, 2 bath unit features beautifully detailed woodwork,built-ins & inlayed hdwd floors. Sunny & bright kitchen leads to small deck & access to private fenced yard. Large bsmt storage.Laundry in unit. Minutes from Red Line T stop in Central Sq, 15-20 minute walk to Harvard,Kendall or Inman Squares.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$1,100,000
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LOCATION, LOCATION. Perfect for owner occupied or investor looking for condo conversion. Less than a mile from Porter & Davis Square is this beautiful three family Victorian home. 2005 addition includes the owners unit with over 3000 sq. feet, two floors of living with Master bedroom full bath and laundry on the 1st floor. Updates also include kitchens, bathrooms, heating and electrical (all separate utilities) Off street parking for four cars! Rental income is $3,300/month.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$729,000
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Kendall Square! Impeccably maintained single-family home convenient to numerous shopping and restaurant venues, the Red Line T, MIT and downtown Boston. This sun-filled, 3+ BR, 3BA home offers a contemporary open floor plan, central A/C, updated kitchen, generous closet space, large deck, and ample off-street parking. In addition, this home affords 432 SF of finished basement area with full bath not included in the GLA. Recent updates include newer siding, roof, windows, furnace and electric.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$370,000
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Cambridgeport! Set way back off st, convenient to Charles River, BU bridge, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's...2 level unit offers lg open plan living-dining rm, & galley kitchen on 3rd flr; 4th flrl: 2 generously sized BR's & updated tiled bthrm; recent improvements to unit: painting, update of bathroom, replacement of all windows; some new lighting; recent improvements to building: new boiler,& roof; plans to improve common hallways; Common & priv. basement strg; possible roof deck & skylight rights.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$819,000
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Lovely renovated single family home in C'Port, very convenient to Charles River, Mass Pike, & shopping. Walk to Central Square "T". Large, prof landscaped yard & patio. 10" ceilings, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, new kitchen w/ granite & GE SS appl, 2.5 new bathrooms, sweet sun room off kitchen w/ many windows & nice view of yard, Large MBR w/ full bath & walk-in closet, large guest BR w/ adjacent full bath, 2 more BR's on top floor. New systems - steam boiler, central A/C, new 200 wiring
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$710,000
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Updated home w/fenced-in yard; corner lot w/great light on resid. st. in village-like established nghbrd. Open & airy contemp. layout, great for entertaining. FP in livingroom; kitchen is cook's dream w/industrial-strength vent & lots of storage. Top-floor master suite w/cathedral ceil. Whole hse water filter. Central a.c. French door leads to deck & secluded patio. Perennial gardens surround this lovely home which has easy access to Davis Sq., Minuteman Bike Path, Alewife T & major hwys.
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