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From industries to homes in the heart of Cambridge
East Cambridge, also known as Area 1, began as a community full of factories and manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution. However, from the 1960s to the 1980s, the neighborhood began changing and repurposing factories to create a mix of commercial and residential options that locals have come to love today. Located just east of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the neighborhood thrives within the greater Boston area. However, there is enough going on that residents can forget the college is there. “You don’t feel like you’re in Cambridge,” says Alex Wong, a Coldwell Banker Realtor who has been serving the area for over five years. “You are right across the river from Boston and so close to the airport and sports fields.” Full of dining, retail experiences and close to the city's popular attractions, there’s little wonder why East Cambridge is such a sought-after neighborhood.
Get ready to experience the comfort of city living in East Cambridge.
Gufo also has a serene outdoor seating area in East Cambridge.
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Downtown travel in the Boston area
Being near the city’s universities and Downtown Boston, residents have access to many of the area's major employers. Not only can locals commute to and from work on the nearby Interstate 93, but they also have access to public transportation. Residents are close to the Green Line stop at Lechmere Station and can access Red Line and Orange Line stations near the neighborhood, making all of Boston is accessible. “Most of the people in the area don’t really drive,” Wong says. “It is very walkable; lots of people like to jog along the river.” For medical care, Massachusetts General Hospital is just across the river, less than 2 miles away. Flights to the west coast and across the Atlantic are easily reached at Boston Logan International Airport 4 miles to the east.
Catch a quick ride from the Lechmere Green Line station in East Cambridge.
Residents of East Cambridge always have the option of running or biking along the Charles River.
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Historic Cambridge homes and brand new condos
In the center of East Cambridge, residents can find row houses and colonial revival homes built in the 19th and 20th centuries next to new construction. While there are still single-family homes available, much of the area has been transformed into condos and apartments to accommodate the growing number of residents. Housing prices can range from studio apartments and condos around Route 28 starting at around $500,000, to penthouse suites and historic single-family homes capping off at around $3.5 million dollars.
You might come across a home in East Cambridge that will truly brighten up your day.
You will find several luxury condos and apartment buildings in East Cambridge.
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Shopping and dining by Cambridge Street
East Cambridge is home to a wide range of dining options like 9Zaab Thai Street Food, which offers “authentic street food” Wong says. “You cannot find it anywhere else in Boston, it's like something you could find in Bangkok.” For a sweet treat, many head to Toscanini's Ice Cream on the southern end of the neighborhood, which has served the community for almost 30 years and has been rated as The World's Best Ice Cream by The New York Times. Long-time residents also enjoy heading to the nearby Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream for additional delights as “it has been there for many years,” Wong says. Residents can shop for groceries at the Star Market at Twin City Plaza, and browse the retailers at CambridgeSide Shopping Mall along the river.
Enjoy delicious Thai food among the wall art inside 9zaab in East Cambridge.
Sit inside Toscanini's in East Cambridge and enjoy your ice cream with your family.
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Cambridge Crossing events
Cambridge Crossing, at the northern end of the neighborhood, holds community events throughout the year, including Cambridge Summer Nights, a series of summer gatherings with live music, food trucks and games. In downtown Cambridge, locals can also enjoy the Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour each Tuesday for a tour of public art spots as well as local restaurants. For additional fun, the Museum of Science is located in the middle of the Charles River on the neighborhood’s eastern end. It is famous for its IMAX theater and the Charles Hayden Planetarium.
Enjoy a beer by the barrels with your friends at Lamplighter Brewery in East Cambridge.
Enjoy your morning coffee or a late afternoon latte at Cafe Beatrice in East Cambridge.
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Cambridge Public School District
The Cambridge Public School District serves students in the neighborhood. They can start their education at The Amigos School, an A-minus rated school and then finish up at the A-plus rated Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. The school offers over 30 different sports throughout the year, such as fencing sailing, football and cross country. For higher education, residents are only a short walk away from both Harvard and MIT, two of the most established universities in the United States.
The Amigos School in Cambridge has an overall grade of A- on Niche.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School has an overall grade of A+ on Niche.
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The green spaces of Cambridge
East Cambridge is home to a variety of green spaces hidden among the city’s high rises, like Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park where visitors make use of the dog park and a playset that was constructed in 2020. Locals can also head to Gold Star Mothers Park, which has shaded walking paths, a playground, and a softball field. The park also offers seasonal fun at the splash pad and next-door ice skating rink.
Practice your soccer skills on the green space at Timothy J. Toomey Park in East Cambridge.
The path at Gold Mothers Park in East Cambridge is perfect for perfecting your wheelies.
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Cambridge is the best neighborhood with the best schools. We have great stores and restaurants and it's a place where everyone knows everyone. Families stay and never want to leave because the city offers so much. The high school itself CRLS focuses on all ethnic groups and LGBT. It is never stressful and although I am graduating and going to college I will always call Cambridge my home and come back every chance I get
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Cambridge
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
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4
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East Cambridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Cambridge, Cambridge sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in East Cambridge, Cambridge over the last 12 months is $910,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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