Why Live in Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill is a small and desirable neighborhood in western Cambridge. Fresh Pond borders the primarily residential community to the north, while Mount Auburn Cemetery, one of the country’s oldest arboretums, rests to the south. Fresh Pond, a 155-acre manmade reservoir, offers lots to do year-round. It’s surrounded by parks with playgrounds, athletic fields and the nine-hole Fresh Pond Golf Course. In the winter, people snowshoe, cross-country ski and ice skate on the frozen water. The section of the pond that’s closest to Strawberry Hill includes tennis and basketball courts and a baseball complex. The neighborhood’s housing stock is eclectic, with mostly multi-family homes. Architectural styles range from traditional New England cottages and Colonial-inspired dwellings to American Foursquares and Queen Anne residences. Students attend highly rated Cambridge Public Schools, including Haggerty School, Rindge Avenue Upper School and Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. Nearby Belmont Street offers a variety of businesses, from boutiques and local restaurants to a grocery store. Strawberry Hill is well-connected with bike paths, and there’s easy access to Harvard Square, state Route 3 and Mount Auburn Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strawberry Hill a good place to live?
Strawberry Hill is a good place to live. Strawberry Hill is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Strawberry Hill is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Strawberry Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.8 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $160,343 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 73.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Strawberry Hill are renters, with 68% of residents renting and 32% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Strawberry Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Strawberry Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Strawberry Hill, MA a safe neighborhood?
Strawberry Hill, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Strawberry Hill?
The median home price in Strawberry Hill is $1,025,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $205,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.22%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,030 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $216K a year to afford the median home price in Strawberry Hill. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Strawberry Hill is $160K.
What are the best public schools in Strawberry Hill?
The best public schools that serve Strawberry Hill are:
What are the best private schools in Strawberry Hill?
The best private schools that serve Strawberry Hill are:
- Atrium School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Shady Hill School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- St Columbkille Partnership School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
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Are home prices dropping in Strawberry Hill?
Yes, home prices in Strawberry Hill are down 28% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Strawberry Hill, MA
On average, homes in Strawberry Hill, Cambridge sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Strawberry Hill, Cambridge over the last 12 months is $1,100,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,037,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$2,555,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$960,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$605,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$797
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median List Price
$1,025,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%