Why Live in Strawberry Hill
Strawberry Hill, a small yet highly desirable neighborhood in western Cambridge, is bordered by the expansive Fresh Pond nature reserve to the north and the historic Mount Auburn Cemetery to the south. Fresh Pond, a 155-acre manmade reservoir, offers year-round outdoor activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice-skating in winter, along with parks, playgrounds, and the Fresh Pond Golf Course. The neighborhood features a mix of multifamily homes, including two-family properties and triple-deckers, as well as single-family homes and new condominium developments. Architectural styles range from traditional New England cottages and Colonial-inspired dwellings to American Foursquares and Queen Anne residences. Strawberry Hill is served by highly rated schools, including Haggerty School, Rindge Avenue Upper School, and Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, with private options like Shady Hill School and Cambridge Montessori School also available. The Belmont Street shopping and dining area offers local restaurants, small businesses, and the Star Market for groceries and essentials. Residents enjoy pedestrian-friendly infrastructure with sidewalks, greenway paths, and bike lanes, and are approximately 2 miles from Harvard Square. The neighborhood is well-connected by Massachusetts Route 3 and MBTA bus services, with Boston Logan International Airport just 10 miles away.
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 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 3 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 $1,459,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $291,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $324K a year to afford the median home price in Strawberry Hill. 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.
- Fayerweather Street School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
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Home Trends in Strawberry Hill, MA
On average, homes in Strawberry Hill, Cambridge sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Strawberry Hill, Cambridge over the last 12 months is $867,500, up 214% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$867,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,329,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$880,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$340,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$391
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$1,459,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
214%