Cambridge Real Estate

Cambridge is a vibrant city recognized as a cultural hub as well as a center for higher education. Home to Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Lesley University, Cambridge is one of the more densely populated cities in New England with 106,000 residents. Cambridge is known as a “city of squares” as most of its commercial districts, or squares, are major street intersections, including Central Square; Harvard Square; Inman Square; and Porter Square, each with its own distinct personality. The Longfellow Bridge over the Charles River separates Cambridge from Boston at the eastern end of the MIT campus although several of the squares are very close to Boston’s city line. Cambridge’s innovative tech and biotech community is centered around Kendall Square which has helped drive a number of sustainability initiatives throughout the area as well as big ideas. Occupying 7.1 square miles, Cambridge is filled with historic buildings that have been preserved as elegant single-family homes and estates. Cambridge is also sprinkled with gracious Victorians and more traditional triple-deckers which have recently undergone extensive renovations to serve as multi-family dwellings. The Kendall Square area offers newer, thoughtfully designed condos and lofts with all the amenities.  Read more about Cambridge real estate.

Cambridge Homes & Condos For Sale

Cambridge Homes & Condos For Sale September 28, 2023
136
Listed
41
Avg. DOM
$998.45
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,370,000
Med. List Price
136 Properties
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5
Beds
5F41/2
Baths
8,009
Sq.Ft.
1883
Year Built
366
Days on Site
73041974
MLS
A prestigious residence with a commanding presence, this property is sited on sprawling landscaped grounds. Upon entering, you are greeted by soaring ceilings, custom millwork, and elegant spaces....
6
Beds
7F11/2
Baths
7,400
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
21
Days on Site
73157273
MLS
Located in Cambridge's heart, The Ivory Estate is a historic gem, preserving its iconic exterior while blending modern elegance. This gated haven prioritizes security, boasting reinforced windows and...
$8,500,000
Neighborhood: Old Cambridge Historic District
7
Beds
6F11/2
Baths
6,175
Sq.Ft.
1851
Year Built
16
Days on Site
73158889
MLS
Harvard Square- A rare opportunity to acquire a property of grand proportions both inside & out. Sited on almost acre of manicured grounds on one of Cambridge's most desirable streets. Notable...
$5,595,000
Condo: The Residences At Charles Square
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,073
Sq.Ft.
1986
Year Built
134
Days on Site
73113823
MLS
Rare opportunity to own at The Residences at Charles Square, Cambridge's premier luxury concierge building. On the edge of Harvard Square and adjacent to the 5-star Charles Hotel, this property is...
7
Beds
6F11/2
Baths
5,863
Sq.Ft.
2017
Year Built
9
Days on Site
73161694
MLS
Welcome to this stunning home in sought-after Riverside, Cambridge. Luxurious 4 bed, 4 bath owners unit with 4,456 square feet of opulent living space, connected to a 438 sqft private ground level...
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
4,900
Sq.Ft.
1920
Year Built
57
Days on Site
73144428
MLS
Rarely does a property of such modern elegance become available in Mid Cambridge, making this 5-bedroom, 5-bath gem a truly exceptional find. Boasting 4,900 sq ft spread over 4 levels, this...
Open 9/30
221 Columbia St. Cambridge,  MA 02139
6
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
4,500
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
10
Days on Site
73160813
MLS
This gorgeous single-family home offers an impressive 4,500 square feet of living space, featuring 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of room for comfortable living. As you step inside,...
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,910
Sq.Ft.
1989
Year Built
21
Days on Site
73157178
MLS
The Esplanade- rarely available corner 3 bed with Study/third bedroom 1,910 Sq. Ft with a bonus of 2 balconies. The unit offers picturesque river views which will take your breath away, from all...
4
Beds
2F31/2
Baths
3,555
Sq.Ft.
1890
Year Built
151
Days on Site
73105391
MLS
Welcome to 7 Newman St in Cambridge, a Forbes-rated number-one city to live in the country. This home was custom-built from the foundation to the roof, sparing no details. Walk in to an open-concept...
Open 9/30
9 Hews St Cambridge,  MA 02139
4
Beds
3F21/2
Baths
3,171
Sq.Ft.
1894
Year Built
16
Days on Site
73159298
MLS
A Treetop Group project; 9 Hews is a chameleon for the urbanite who needs it all. By day, it's a sanctuary clad in warm earthy tones w/ natural light that dances through large casement windows,...
$3,480,000
Condo: Residences At The Charles
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,374
Sq.Ft.
1986
Year Built
54
Days on Site
73144525
MLS
Peaceful, panoramic, treetop views overlooking JFK Park & Charles River. End/corner unit offers both front to back floor plan & windows on 3 sides. The open, liv/dining rm has floor to ceiling, south...
Open 9/30
101 Montgomery St Cambridge,  MA 02140
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,015
Sq.Ft.
2022
Year Built
9
Days on Site
73161722
MLS
Tucked away on a tree-lined side street in a vibrant Cambridge neighborhood, this 22 new construction single-family residence has been thoughtfully designed with attention to detail. Mahogany stairs...

More About Cambridge Real Estate

Cambridge Location

Cambridge is located in eastern Massachusetts, bordered by the city of Somerville to the north; the town of Arlington to the northwest; the city of Boston to the south and east across the Charles River; and the town of Belmont and city of Watertown to the east. Most of its densely populated neighborhoods are connected by the MBTA Red Line which maintains stations at the main squares as well as a network of buses that run along the commercial areas during rush hour. Lechmere Square, adjacent to the CambridgeSide Galleria shopping mall, serves as the MBTA Green Line’s northern terminus at Lechmere Station, connecting Cambridge to Boston and other western suburbs.

Cambridge Recreation

Cambridge is one of the nation’s most walkable cities with an assortment of quaint shops, bookstores, pubs, and coffee shops spilling out of the squares. Despite the winter weather, Cambridge is also recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for biking. The area offers several scenic bike paths along the Charles River as well as the Minuteman Bikeway and bike lanes on many of the streets. At 17 acres, Magazine Beach is Cambridge’s second largest park located along the Charles River between the Boston University Bridge and Pleasant Street. The park is home to playing fields, an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool as well as natural wildlife. The Charles River Reservation is another option, offering outdoor recreation opportunities across all seasons.

While MIT is typically thought of as a hotbed of education and innovation, its campus includes architecturally significant buildings representing the work of renowned architects such as Frank Gehry and I.M. Pei. MIT also offers one of the most outstanding public art collections in the U.S. for MIT students and visitors alike to enjoy with works from Alexandre Caldo, Pablo Picasso and other major artists.

Cambridge History

Cambridge was founded in 1630 by the 700 original Puritan colonists of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Early settlers chose the location because it was safely upriver from Boston Harbor and deemed easily defensible from attacks by enemy ships.

With the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, Cambridge evolved into a working class neighborhood with a sizable immigrant population from Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Lithuania who spent their days on the factory assembly lines. A more recent wave of immigrants included people from the West Indies, South America and Africa, each leaving their stamp on the culture.

In the early 20th century Cambridge gained recognition as a manufacturing center for some of the nation’s top candy brands along a strip known as Confectioner’s Row. Junior Mint candies were first manufactured in 1949 on Main Street while Central Square served as the home of the Necco candy factory from 1927 to 2003.

Cambridge has served as the home of crusaders, academics, and other notable citizens — among them Dorothea Lynde Dix, an advocate for the humane treatment of the insane; John Forbes Nash, Mathematician; Patrick Ewing, Hall of Fame basketball player; and actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

Today Cambridge blends the old and the new with historic architecture and many of the world’s newest ideas.

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