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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:
N/A
Average SAT scores:
1440
Student/Teacher Ratios:
9.4 to 1
Community
Population:101,355 Median Income in town: 59,423 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 3 / 1,000
Violent: 11,390 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
38
/ 230
/ 29
Median home price this year: $791,700 Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
Avg single family tax bill:
N/A
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:
$589,900
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Fantastic location totally renovated 2 bedroom and 2 bath corner unit, washer& dryer in unit,central air condition & heat, stainless steel appliances,cherry cabinet, Granite counter top,full service Gym, indoor swimming pool,24 hour conceirge,valet parking and much more.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$699,000
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Outstanding location with great convenience to both Porter Square and Harvard Square! Move right in to this sun-filled, gracious and fully renovated three bedroom home with a large study, two full bathrooms and one half bathroom. This home offers spacious two level living with private entrance,large garden and yard area, hardwood floors, high ceilings, contemporary kitchen, skylights, MBR suite, spacious private deck, central A/C, and garage parking! Just moments to the Red Line T.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$879,000
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Looking for a magnificent garden opportunity in the city? Rare offering of this Single Family Victorian home on a double lot in the heart of Central Square but on a quiet private side street. Steps to the Central Square Red Line T but feels like Nantucket. Wide Pine Floors, High Ceilings, fabulous sunlight, open family room with sliders to deck, third floor with two beds and a full bath. Needs updating but well worth it.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$6,800,000
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An ENCLAVE of 4 HOUSES in HARVARD SQ.!!! 20 SUMNER RD., 7 KIRKLAND RD., 40 & 42 KIRKLAND ST. Available as a "PACKAGE". These are 4 houses on 1 lot of +/- 30,602 sq. ft. City of Camb. considers each to be a single family house. Buildings are gracious, beautifully sited & well maintained. Located in Mid Cambridge Historic District. Many fp's, one outbuilding, one garage & additional pkg. Showings begin 3/15/10. Limited access. Accompanied showings by appointment only. CALL FOR DATES & TIMES
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,500,000
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Substantial turreted Queen Anne Victorian on large lot of 7,722 sf. Convenient to Universities, shops & restaurants, ?T? and playgrounds. Well maintained. High ceilings. City of Cambridge considers this property to be a single-family house. Large kitchen & double living/family room. 1 fireplace. 2 car garage plus 4 additional parking spaces. Showings begin 3/15/10. Limited access. Accompanied showings by appointment only. CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,100,000
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Handsome 12 room circa 1890 Victorian house with garage and fenced yard, convenient to Porter Sq. and Harvard Sq. "T", neighborhood shops & restaurants and Universities. Lovely bay windows, wood floors and fp?s. Separate entrance to suite ideal for HOME OFFICE use or as additional living rooms. High ceilings. Showings begin 3/15/10. Limited access. Accompanied showings by appointment only. CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,900,000
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Handsome 1865 Mansard Victorian with 1873 addition on a large lot (12,286 sq. ft.). Located on one the city?s prettiest and most sought after streets. City of Cambridge considers this property to be a single-family house. Exceptional round hallway with pretty curving staircase, maple & oak floors, leaded windows, fps & skylights are just a few of the features. Showings begin 3/15/10. Limited access. Accompanied showings by appointment only. CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,000
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Built in 1873, as part of former Morse Estate this charming antique cottage has retained many of its original details including a stunning decorative cast iron fireplace and mammoth cedar posts in basement. Recent upgrades: Roof, 2002. 100amp breakers and PVC plumbing throughout into main. 2008 Connection to public sewer line, and freshly paved driveway and handsome black shutters. Sunny, fenced back yard w/ small shed.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$324,900
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A City Oasis. Beautiful brick exterior. Built 1928, Renovated 2002. Exceptional condo gets exceptional light and overlooks landscaped courtyard. Elegant, comfortable, modern. Hdwd flrs, moldings. High ceilings lend a spacious feel. Large closets, tiled kitchen and bath. City seems far away?yet more than 30 restaurants & myriad services are steps away. 2 blocks to Red Line, short walk to Harvard Sq. Easy access to Charles River, Mass Pike, Memorial Drive and Boston. Corner storage unit.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$329,000
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2-BR condo in professionally managed elevator building. This Mid-Cambridge condo puts you within steps of Central, Harvard and Inman Squares. Enjoy the local restaurants, shops, live music and the short walk to the red line T. This unit overlooks a quaint side street and has parquet wood floors, a galley kitchen and storage.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$734,000
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Gorgeously renovated 2+ bedroom three-level attached townhouse on the edge of Avon Hill very close to Porter Square and the T. The unit is sited at the rear of the building away from Upland traffic. Every detail has been carefully designed: open LR/DR with fireplace, high ceilings, quality moldings. Great light throughout. Sunny eat-in kitchen. Good-size bedrooms; MBR includes a reading loft and private deck. Beautiful baths. Private fenced garden & 2nd deck. Pet friendly. 2 non-tandem pkg.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,295,000
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Rare, enchanting & historic Greek Revival. Once home to T.S. Eliot, during his Harvard graduate studies. Highly desirable street nr Harvard Sq & Charles River. Exquisitely renovated in 2002. Formal living & dining room. Fully outfitted cook?s kitchen w/dining area opens to a private small deck and formal garden. 2nd flr mas-en-ste & library. 3rd flr- 2 addit?l bedrooms and bath. Finished Low Lev has 2 rec rooms. Period details & modern updates. A plethora of custom storage. A unique offering.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$949,000
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A stately three family on a beautiful quiet one way street off Upland Road at the edge of Avon Hill. Featuring 15 large rooms, high ceilings, fir floors, in-unit washer/dryers, front & rear porches and yard. A rare home retaining much original Victorian detail: natural wood trim, china cabinets & elegant bow windowed double parlors. Rarely does a property in such a lovely neighborhood come on the market without prior condo-conversion.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,150,000
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Grand & sophisticated Manhattan-style living at the edge of Harvard Square. Soaring ceilings with oversized windows. Gorgeous dark wood floors. Masterful details: show-stopping light fixtures, ethereal Italian Copat kitchen, fireplace & custom tiled spa-like baths. Open-concept living & dining room. MBR-en-ste with deck. 2nd bedroom en-ste. 3rd bedroom/library & hall bath. Custom fitted closets, shades, w/d & 2 parking spaces. Storage, common roof deck & prof mgt. This is truly a rare gem.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,900,000
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Very private & substantial Brattle-area turreted residence. One of very best sites in Cambridge. Unusual generosity of space on every level. Over 2,000 s.f. on 1st floor. Numerous bedrooms, studies, library & family room. Six & one-half baths. Built-ins & period mantelpieces with antique Delft tiles. Excellent oak paneling, original grand balustrade, fluted columns, oversize windows. High ceilings. Curved & straight bays. Expansive gardens, large deck.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$669,900
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Enjoy Boston Views from Your Top Flr MBR Suite. Welcome to the newest address in David Aposhian's portfolio. Set back from the main street and well located just a few block to Whole Foods, Inman, Harvard, MIT & Central Sq T restaurants & shops & 5 mins to Boston! Expected occupancy May. First flr Open floor plan with hdwd flrs, high ceilings and direct access to lg semi-finished, full height basement. 2nd flr has 2BRs, full bath +W/D hkups, +1Car outdoor Pkg & Priv Patio. Only 3 TH's Hurry!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$349,000
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Attractive unit, great location, AND deeded parking at The Courtyard. Spacious 1 bedroom with large closets, open LR/DR and galley kitchen. High first floor unit, renovated in 2003, with wood floors and tiled kitchen and bath, in beautiful brick building with lovely, landscaped courtyard set back from bustling Mass. Ave. Unbeatable Central Sq. location steps to T, shops, cafes, restaurants. Near MIT, Harvard, Charles River, Mass. Pike, Memorial Dr., and Boston. Parking space #1 & storage space.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$260,000
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Bright and sunny renovated condo in wonderful historic building. High ceilings, ceramic tiles, huge windows, concierge service, media room, business center, exercise room , laundry room and much more! East Cambridge location is near The Galleria Mall, Charles River, T stop, and major routes. At the city's threshold. It can also be converted to 1 bedroom. Seller willing to update to Granite and Stainless steel appliance w/ good offer. Updated pictures available up on request.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$459,000
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Location! This lovely top-floor condo with great layout boasts a large living room with bay window, formal dining room with bay window, and freshly renovated eat-in kitchen with granite counters. There are 2 generous bedrooms, renovated bath, a lovely front deck, shared back patio and yard, and abundant storage in the basement. Terrific location -- only 3 blocks to the restaurants, nightlife, ice cream parlors, T & bus stops, and shops of both Porter and Davis Squares. Super easy street parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$399,000
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Open House 3/7, 12-2 PM. Beautiful, sun-drenched, deleaded 2nd floor unit of triple-decker. Brand new bathroom with in-floor heat. Newer kitchen with solid wood cabinets & SS appliances. Original wood trim, wood floors, 5-panel doors & 9-foot ceilings throughout. Private front & rear porches. Private laundry & ample storage in basement. 7-min. walk to Davis Square & within two blocks of Mass Ave. services, parks & playgrounds & the Linear/Minuteman bike path.
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