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Baldwin Homes for Sale

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    $3,500,000 Open Sat 12PM - 1:30PM

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,983 Sq Ft

    55 Museum St Unit 55, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Exclusive 3.875% financing available for qualified buyers!** Partnership with a local bank, this limited offer brings back near-pandemic-era affordability—making ownership in Harvard Square more accessible. Rarely available, this brand-new ground-up single-family home combines elegance and sustainability with solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC, and EV charging. The open-concept first floor

    Jessica Ferris Cutter Luxe Living LLC

    55 Museum St Unit 55, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    $3,295,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 2,940 Sq Ft

    13 Mellen St Unit Front, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Baldwin neighborhood, this reimagined Victorian blends classic architecture with thoughtful updates that support daily life. Renovated in 2025, the home is south-facing and filled with light, with an open main level for living, dining, and cooking, plus a powder room and generous mudroom area. Upstairs, the primary suite is a calm retreat with a

    Lauren Holleran Team Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    13 Mellen St Unit Front, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    $3,295,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 2,940 Sq Ft

    13 Mellen St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Detached. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street in the Baldwin neighborhood, this reimagined Victorian blends classic architecture with thoughtful updates that support daily life. Renovated in 2025, the home is south-facing and filled with light, with an open main level for living, dining, and cooking, plus a powder room and generous mudroom area. Upstairs, the primary suite is a calm retreat with a

    Lauren Holleran Team Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    13 Mellen St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    $3,500,000 Open Sat 12PM - 1:30PM

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,983 Sq Ft

    55 Museum St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    Exclusive 3.875% financing available for qualified buyers!** In partnership with a local bank, this limited offer brings back near-pandemic-era affordability—making ownership in Harvard Square more accessible. Rarely available, this brand-new ground-up single-family home combines elegance and sustainability with solar panels, energy-efficient HVAC, and EV charging. The open-concept first floor

    Jessica Ferris Cutter Luxe Living LLC

    55 Museum St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    $1,945,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,758 Sq Ft

    89 Kirkland St Unit 89, Cambridge, MA 02138

    From the moment you step inside 89 Kirkland, you're surrounded by light. Floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings create a bright, airy atmosphere that flows across the open-concept main floor - an ideal setting for relaxed living and lively entertaining. Slide open the doors to your private patio or step out onto one of three balconies to enjoy a quiet moment outdoors. The second-floor primary

    Max Dublin Team Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    89 Kirkland St Unit 89, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    $2,645,000 Open Sat 11AM - 12:30PM

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,365 Sq Ft

    74 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138

    The Oxford Street Residences: a distinguished collection of three luxurious homes nestled in the heart of Cambridge's esteemed Baldwin Neighborhood between Harvard and Porter, these residences offer the utmost convenience with fine dining, cultural attractions, and upscale shopping just moments away. These residences epitomize the perfect fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary living. This

    William Senne Senne

    74 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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    $2,645,000 Open Sat 11AM - 12:30PM

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 3,365 Sq Ft

    74 Oxford St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02138

    The Oxford Street Residences: a distinguished collection of three luxurious homes nestled in the heart of Cambridge's esteemed Baldwin Neighborhood between Harvard and Porter, these residences offer the utmost convenience with fine dining, cultural attractions, and upscale shopping just moments away. These residences epitomize the perfect fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary living. This

    William Senne Senne

    74 Oxford St Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02138

Why Live in Baldwin

Baldwin is a walkable Cambridge neighborhood situated between Porter Square and Harvard Square. It’s home to portions of both Harvard University and Lesley University and embraces a collegiate atmosphere as residents enjoy walking past museums and academic buildings. Baldwin also borders the vibrant Massachusetts Avenue, locally known as “Mass Ave,” a commercial hub featuring eclectic boutiques, coffeehouses and chic restaurants. Popular dining spots include Bagelsaurus, Broadsheet Coffee Roasters and Cambridge Common Restaurant. For errands, the Porter Square Shopping Center is a few blocks north. Baldwin’s residential streets feature a mix of housing styles and options. Multi-family properties are the norm and include triple-deckers with bay windows, front porches and pillared balconies. Single-family homes and townhouses aren’t as common, but a few are available. For outdoor recreation, Cambridge Common is a National Historic Landmark with walking paths and a playground. Harvard Square offers open green spaces, while the War Memorial Community Center has a range of recreational programs. Veterans Memorial Rink and Conway Field provide additional recreational opportunities. Cultural attractions include the Harvard Art Museums and the Harvard Museum of Natural History, with annual events such as the Cambridge Arts River Festival adding to the list of things to do. Students can attend the highly rated Maria L. Baldwin School, Putnam Avenue Upper School and Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, home to the Rindge School of Technical Arts. Baldwin is walkable and bikeable, and commuters can head to Porter Station to access the T’s Red Line for service to Boston. Downtown Boston is about 6 miles away, and Boston Logan International Airport is less than 10 miles east.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baldwin a good place to live?
Baldwin is a good place to live. Baldwin is considered very walkable and a biker's paradise with great transit options. Baldwin has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 19.3 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $152,580 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 87.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Baldwin are renters, with 66.8% of residents renting and 33.2% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Baldwin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Baldwin neighborhood guide.
Is Baldwin, MA a safe neighborhood?
Baldwin, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Baldwin?
The median home price in Baldwin is $2,150,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $430,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $10,560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $453K a year to afford the median home price in Baldwin. The average household income in Baldwin is $153K.
What are the best public schools in Baldwin?
The best public schools that serve Baldwin are:
What are the best private schools in Baldwin?
The best private schools that serve Baldwin are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Baldwin, Cambridge, MA?
The most popular zip codes in Baldwin, Cambridge, MA include 02138, 02143, 02140, 02144 and 02116.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Baldwin, Cambridge, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Baldwin, Cambridge, MA are Spring Hill, Porter Square, Neighborhood Nine, Mid-Cambridge and Prospect Hill.

Home Trends in Baldwin, MA

Housing Trends

Median Sale Price
$1,912,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,397,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$2,037,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$820,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$790,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$981
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Months of Supply
3.00
Median List Price
$2,150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%
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