Cambridge, Boston
Property insights
Discover Cambridge, MA — home to Harvard & MIT, vibrant neighborhoods (Harvard Square, Kendall, Central), top schools, strong transport (Red Line, Porter commuter rail, buses, Bluebikes) and steady investment potential.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Get mortgage pre-approval — well-priced Cambridge listings often attract multiple offers.
- 2.Prioritize proximity to Red Line or Porter commuter-rail for resale and rental potential.
- 3.Confirm parking availability and residential permit rules before buying.
- 4.For historic properties, budget for maintenance and potential renovation limitations in historic districts.
- 5.Check FEMA flood maps and insurance needs for riverside or low-lying properties.
- 6.Review condo association budgets, reserves and rules when buying a condo.
Common Property Types
- • Condominiums (new and resale)
- • Historic brownstones & rowhouses
- • Single-family homes
- • Multi-family/investment properties
- • Luxury apartments and new-construction lofts
Who Lives Here
Highly educated, internationally diverse population with large student and professional communities (academics, biotech, tech), plus family neighborhoods in West Cambridge and Cambridgeport.
Transport
- • MBTA Red Line — Alewife, Porter, Harvard, Central, Kendall/MIT
- • MBTA Green Line — Lechmere (East Cambridge)
- • MBTA Commuter Rail — Fitchburg Line stop at Porter Square
- • Extensive MBTA bus network across Cambridge and connections to Boston
Schools
- • Harvard University
- • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- • Lesley University
- • Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS)
Amenities
- • Harvard Square shops, cafes and entertainment
- • Kendall Square tech/biotech restaurants and coworking spaces
- • Central Square arts venues and nightlife
- • CambridgeSide shopping area
Positive long-term outlook driven by university and biotech employment centers, strong rental demand and limited land for new supply. Expect higher-than-average entry prices and competitive bidding; assess taxes, condo fees and maintenance costs carefully.
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