Baldwin Houses for Sale

Baldwin, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is situated between Porter Square and Harvard Square, offering a collegiate atmosphere with its proximity to Harvard, Lesley University, and Tufts University. Residents enjoy walking past art and history museums and the vibrant Massachusetts Avenue, known locally as “Mass Ave,” lined with eclectic boutiques, coffee houses, and chic restaurants. Popular dining spots include Simon’s Coffee Shop, Sugar & Spice Thai Restaurant, and Yume Wo Katare at Porter Square Shopping Center. Baldwin’s residential streets feature a mix of single-family homes, pre-war and modern townhouses, and condos, with historic Queen Anne and Victorian residences in the Garfield Street Historic District. The neighborhood is home to highly rated schools such as Maria L. Baldwin School, Putnam Avenue Upper School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, which also offers career-focused programs. Local parks like Cambridge Common, Veterans Memorial Rink, Conway Park, and Danehy Park provide ample green space and recreational facilities, including walking paths, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Joan Lorentz Park and Sacramento Field offer additional outdoor activities. Baldwin is well-connected with public transportation options, including the Red Line “T” for direct access to Downtown Boston, which is about 6 miles away. Boston Logan International Airport is less than 10 miles east. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a comfortable area for walking and biking. Cultural attractions include the Harvard Art Museums, the University Museum, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History, with annual events like the Cambridge Arts River Festival and Boston Calling music fest adding to the list of things to do.