North Cambridge Real Estate

North Cambridge, or “Area 11," is a neighborhood located at the northernmost part of the city bordering Somerville, Arlington, and Belmont. Massachusetts Avenue is the main corridor running through the community, extending from Porter Square to the Arlington border and offering a number of ethnic food and local eateries. North Cambridge can be divided into two sections: a busy dense area off Cedar and Massachusetts; and the western section which is full of green spaces, bike paths, and recreational fields. Russell and Comeau Fields are popular with residents looking for a scenic run or a breath of fresh air. Notably, North Cambridge is one of the few Cambridge neighborhoods offering relatively affordable housing options. Its approximately 11,000 residents live in single-family and multi-family residences as well as high rise condos and apartments. Easy access to public transit and Cambridge’s excellent school system are draws for young families and working professionals.  Read more about North Cambridge real estate.

North Cambridge Homes & Condos For Sale

North Cambridge Homes & Condos For Sale March 25, 2023
11
Listed
60
Avg. DOM
$944.14
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$1,199,000
Med. List Price
11 Properties
Open 3/26
50 Magoun St Cambridge,  MA 02140
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,748
Sq.Ft.
1925
Year Built
53
Days on Site
73075183
MLS
Fully Renovated Cambridge Four Bedroom Single Family Home. First, a gracious foyer and mudroom greet you, then, you're struck by the expansiveness of the elegant living and dining rooms, accentuated...
$1,650,000
Condo: Saint James Place
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,192
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
69
Days on Site
73070999
MLS
Welcome to Saint James Place and this stunning 2 bedroom 2 full bathroom! Views abound in this incredibly bright east facing open layout. New construction 46-unit four-story elevator building, with...
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,961
Sq.Ft.
1889
Year Built
13
Days on Site
73086868
MLS
Rare opportunity for a family, investor, or developer to renovate exceptional home on incredible 4,520sf lot with expansive privategarden. Home offers Total Area of 2,596sf and Total Gross Living...
Open 3/26
24 Camp Street #1 Cambridge,  MA 02140
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,021
Sq.Ft.
1926
Year Built
62
Days on Site
73072845
MLS
Last unit left at 24 Camp! Love this location! Down to the studs, this completely gut renovated three bedroom home is set on a quiet, tree-lined street in Cambridge and conveniently located in close...
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
1,903
Sq.Ft.
1895
Year Built
32
Days on Site
73080877
MLS
Exquisitely, fully renovated 3 bedroom home offers unique and functional floor plan with crisp high end contemporary finishes. Perfectly located near shops and public transportation. Enter through...
Open 3/25
2549 Massachusetts Ave #2549 Cambridge,  MA 02140
$1,199,000
Condo: 2547-2553 Massachusetts Ave. Condominum
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,700
Sq.Ft.
2018
Year Built
74
Days on Site
73069978
MLS
Magnificent 2019 townhome with a heated garage.This attached townhouse is extended on 3 levels located in N.Cambridge within mins to Davis,Porter Alewife redline T and route 2.This light hearted &...
Open 3/25
2549 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge,  MA 02140
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,700
Sq.Ft.
2018
Year Built
33
Days on Site
73080788
MLS
Magnificent 2019 townhome with a heated garage.This attached townhouse is extended on 3 levels located in N.Cambridge within mins to Davis,Porter Alewife redline T and route 2.This light hearted &...
$1,074,000
Condo: Saint James Place
1
Beds
1
Baths
767
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
118
Days on Site
73061072
MLS
Welcome to Saint James Place and this stunning one bed one bath condominium! New construction 46-unit four-story elevator building with underground garage parking located just outside Porter Square...
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,239
Sq.Ft.
1894
Year Built
18
Days on Site
73085536
MLS
The "Cameron Inn" - a North Cambridge fixture is available for the first-time in decades. The single family residence, converted to an inn or auberge, as the owner described it when advertising to...
$890,000
Condo: Saint James Place
1
Beds
1
Baths
762
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
118
Days on Site
73061070
MLS
Welcome to Saint James Place and this stunning one bed one bath condominium! New construction 46-unit four-story elevator building with underground garage parking located just outside Porter Square...
$880,000
Condo: Saint James Place
1
Beds
1
Baths
750
Sq.Ft.
2021
Year Built
76
Days on Site
73069167
MLS
Welcome to Saint James Place and this stunning one bed one bath condominium! New construction 46-unit four-story elevator building with underground garage parking located just outside Porter Square...

More About North Cambridge Real Estate

 North Cambridge Location

North Cambridge is bounded by the city of Somerville on the northeast; Alewife Brook and the town of Arlington on the northwest; by Porter Square and the Fitchburg Line railroad tracks on the south; and by the town of Belmont on the west. The neighborhood is served by the MBTA Alewife Red Line Station as well as stops within walking distance at Davis and Porter Squares.

North Cambridge History

When the colonists arrived, they attempted to farm the area in 1630 but the marshland was too high in salt content. Instead the colonists turned to the clay naturally occurring in the soil, using it for small-scale building and pottery. During the Industrial Revolution in the 1840s, the area fueled the demand for non-flammable building material with clay pits and brickyards dominating the area. The brick industry flourished in North Cambridge for little over a century. As the railroad arrived, the area evolved into a cattle-trading center and commuter suburb and it wasn’t until the early 1900s that the streets and houses began to rise.

North Cambridge is also known as a neighborhood with a wide range of ethnic diversity. Historically the area has been a stronghold for generations of French Canadians, Irish, and Italian families. More recently, immigrants from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and Central America have brought their own culture and influence to the community.

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