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Neighborhood Nine

Neighborhood Nine

$1,398,312 Average Value
$186 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Neighborhood Nine's academic vibe

With breathtaking, 19th-century homes, the largest park in the city and walkability to urban amenities, Neighborhood Nine has a lot to offer residents. The neighborhood is punctuated by Porter and Harvard squares – two of Cambridge’s five prominent “squares” that serve as geographic anchors when locals describe where they live. Even when they aren’t familiar with all the local neighborhoods by name, they can use the squares as touchstones. According to Max Dublin, the vice president at Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s Cambridge office who has been selling in the area for 18 years, proximity to these squares and to Huron Village, which has several popular shops and restaurants, are major draws to the neighborhood. “It’s just kind of right in the middle of all those things, combined with having genuinely really nice houses with walkability and a neighborly feel,” he says. “Lots of Cambridge has an academic feel with its proximity to Harvard and MIT, but it’s also an urban environment with a little bit more of a neighborhood feel.”
A walking tour reveals architectural gems in Neighborhood Nine.
A walking tour reveals architectural gems in Neighborhood Nine.
Neighborhood Nine is popular among cyclists.
Neighborhood Nine is popular among cyclists.
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Condos, single-family homes starting at $600,000

Neighborhood Nine’s tree-lined streets offer a variety of housing styles, from condominiums closer to Harvard’s Radcliffe Quad to townhouses, a few multifamily homes and a large collection of historic single-family homes. These homes vary in style from Dutch Colonials and New Englanders to Federal-style and Second Empire houses alongside the occasional new contemporary style. The area also includes the historic Avon Hill, which sports brick sidewalks and slightly larger lots that contain some Cambridge’s most beautiful homes, with Victorian and Second Empire homes dating back to the 1800s. A one-bedroom condominium starts at around $600,000, while single-family homes can cost anywhere between $1.5 million for a two-bedroom home and $5.1 million for a five-bedroom, five-bath home. Once in a while, a large historic home may hit the market for more than $10 million.
Neighborhood Nine's historic homes are a living timeline of architecture.
Neighborhood Nine's historic homes are a living timeline of architecture.
Ornate Victorian homes add timeless charm to Neighborhood Nine.
Ornate Victorian homes add timeless charm to Neighborhood Nine.
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Walk to shops, popular restaurants, including Bagelsaurus

Walkability makes it easy to reach Neighborhood Nine’s eclectic collection of restaurants and businesses. “Everything is nearby, it’s lovely,” says Barbara Baker, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty who has lived in the neighborhood for decades. “I think that’s why I like it here. I grew up in the city, right off Michigan Avenue, but I also had parks around me and the lake on the other side, and it has that mix.” Bagelsaurus offers handmade bagels and routinely has a line stretching out the door, and The Abbey is a popular pub with New American fare. The small-batch Honeycomb Creamery sells seasonal, classic, soft serve and vegan ice cream to anyone who pops in. Thistle & Shamrock is a small local market that sells groceries, beer and wine, hot coffee and grab-and-go food right in the neighborhood. On its western edge, Fresh Pond Mall offers Whole Foods alongside T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods, a gym and a movie theater. Trader Joe’s is right across the street, and Pemberton Farms Marketplace is just to the north of Neighborhood Nine on Massachusetts Avenue.
Bagelsaurus is a local favorite in Neighborhood Nine.
Bagelsaurus is a local favorite in Neighborhood Nine.
Pick up whatever you need at Thistle & Shamrock in Neighborhood Nine.
Pick up whatever you need at Thistle & Shamrock in Neighborhood Nine.
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Cambridge Carnival, Raymond Park movies

In addition to Cambridge-wide events like the annual Cambridge Carnival, which is rooted in African and Caribbean traditions and attracts thousands of people to enjoy costumes, music and dance performances, food and more, smaller events like block parties, outdoor summer movie nights and holiday events are held at Raymond Park throughout the year.

A-plus rated Cambridge Public Schools

Children can attend Graham & Parks School, which has an A-minus from Niche, from prekindergarten through fifth grade before moving on to Putnam Avenue Upper School, which has a B-plus, and Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. With an A-plus rating, the high school offers over 70 extracurricular activities for students, including a ski club, jazz ensemble and disability alliance. Alternatively, the private, A-plus-rated Cambridge Friends School teaches kindergarten through eighth grade in a method guided by Quaker principles. Harvard University’s Radcliffe Quadrangle is located in the neighborhood, as is the Bard College-affiliated Longy School of Music, which teaches students from 31 states and 27 countries.
Welcome to Putnam Avenue Upper School.
Welcome to Putnam Avenue Upper School.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 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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Danehy Park’s dog park and athletic space

“What I love about it is that it’s very urban but also very green,” Baker says. Right in the heart of the neighborhood, Raymond Park is a beloved local green space with a playground, basketball courts, athletic fields and a community garden. Danehy Park, the largest park in Cambridge, is 50 acres of outdoor space built on the site of a former landfill. It features a football field surrounded by a running track, soccer and softball fields, basketball courts, a playground and tot lot, a dog park and even a small wetland conservation area. It’s a true natural getaway in the middle of the city.
Partake in a fun game of pick-up soccer with friends at Danehy Park in Neighborhood Nine.
Partake in a fun game of pick-up soccer with friends at Danehy Park in Neighborhood Nine.
Danehy Park has a designated area for dogs in North Cambridge.
Danehy Park has a designated area for dogs in North Cambridge.
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Red Line accessibility for commuters

U.S. Route 3 and U.S. Route 2 are easily accessible from Neighborhood Nine, and residents can walk to either Porter Square or Harvard Square on the Red Line. Porter Square also has a MBTA commuter rail line stop, which Baker points out makes reaching Boston easy.
Neighborhood Nine is close to Harvard Square T Station.
Neighborhood Nine is close to Harvard Square T Station.
Neighborhood Nine preserves its rich past through historic homes.
Neighborhood Nine preserves its rich past through historic homes.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

17 min drive

Bus

Concord Ave & Walden St

Bus

Quad

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Waterhouse St & Massachusetts Ave

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Concord Ave & Alpine St

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Concord Ave Opp Buckingham St

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Concord Ave & Bond St

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Concord Ave & New St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Neighborhood Nine US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Nine Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$342,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$608,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$186

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,906
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,451
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,886
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,093
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
634
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
389
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    12 - 2pm

    39 Bellis Cir Unit E, Cambridge, MA 02140

    $1,240,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,641 Sq Ft
    • 39 Bellis Cir
    • Unit E

    ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY!!! This updated three-level townhouse offers an exceptional lifestyle abutting the lush 50-acre Danehy Park in North Cambridge. With 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the home boasts a private roof deck with sweeping park and tree views-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of central air conditioning, a dedicated parking space, garden/storage

    William Patterson Craft Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
12,186
Median Age
35
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$112,471
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,372

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
86.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

66 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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