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Walkable with a neighborly vibe
Near the east end of Cambridge, Massachusetts, sits Wellington-Harrington, a former industrial area that has become a densely populated, walkable residential neighborhood with multicultural restaurants and locally-owned businesses. "It has a real neighborhood feel," says Gail Roberts, a Cambridge-area property expert and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. "It's where you see your neighbors out on the street and get to know them." According to Ed Feijo, Roberts' business partner and fellow Coldwell Banker Realtor, this community vibe remains despite some new development and turnover happening in Wellington-Harrington and surrounding neighborhoods. "There's a mix of people, from families that have lived in the neighborhood for generations to people who have recently moved there for a job at one of the life sciences companies or MIT," Feijo says. "But it still has that sense of a neighborhood."
Wellington-Harrington's charming walkable streets are popular among residents.
Near Wellington-Harrington there is a weekly farmer's market with all sorts of goodies for sale.
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Mostly multi-family properties
Homes in the neighborhood include Queen Anne, Victorian and colonial-style turn-of-the-century multi-family properties featuring one to three-bed units. Home seekers can also find low-rise brick condominium buildings built in the 1920s and modern, newly constructed properties with multiple condo units. Area condos range in size from around 600 to 1,700 square feet, and prices span from $485,000 for a one-bed unit to over $1.5 million for a penthouse with three bedrooms. "The price point here in Cambridge is pretty high, but Wellington-Harrington has some entry-level properties with good value," Feijo says.
Wellington-Harrington has several grand apartment buildings.
In Wellington-Harrington, vintage aesthetics meet contemporary design.
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Brazilian stew to cannolis and everything in between
Many Wellington-Harrington homes are conveniently located within walking distance of the neighborhood's restaurants and shops, including the Royal Pastry Shop, where the cannolis are a top choice. There's also Vincent’s restaurant and wine bar, a popular corner spot where nearly every item is made from scratch, and Muqueca, a Brazilian eatery that serves a traditional seafood stew in stove-top clay pots. There are also several Italian, Indian and Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood, but Taza Chocolate, a fair-trade chocolate shop that works directly with cacao farmers, is a can't-miss. For everyday shopping needs other than chocolate bars, residents can stop by Hampshire Market, a small shop that is well-stocked with basics, the neighborhood Dollar General store, or one of the nearby Whole Foods Markets for larger grocery runs.
Royal Pastry Shop in Wellington-Harrington is known for its wonderful Italian confections.
Pick up some authentic groceries from the Hampshire St Market in Wellington-Harrington.
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Local celebrations and marshmallow confections
The greater Cambridge area hosts several festivals each year that Wellington-Harrington residents can enjoy, including What the Fluff?, an annual festival in honor of the marshmallow confection invented in nearby Somerville. The event includes Fluff limbo, Fluff jousting and plenty of sticky treats.
Near Wellington-Harrington there is a weekly farmer's market with all sorts of goodies for sale.
Wellington-Harrington's charming walkable streets are popular among residents.
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Pocket playgrounds and little league games
The area also has plenty of green space for residents to enjoy, including several pocket parks. Gannett-Warren Pals Park features a playground, picnic tables and a waterplay area in the warmer months, and Donnelly Field is a great spot to throw a frisbee or watch a little league game. The neighborhood is home to the Valente Branch of the Cambridge Public Library, where, in addition to a good read, visitors can borrow a bocce ball to use on the outdoor Bocce court in front of the library.
Gannett-Warren Pals Park offers a variety of recreational options to Wellington-Harrington.
Donnelly Field is where many Wellington-Harrington residents get their start at baseball.
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Neighborhood elementary and middle schools
Wellington-Harrington children attend highly-rated Cambridge Public Schools, including King Open for the elementary years, rated a B by Niche, and Cambridge Street Upper School, rated a B-plus, for grades six through eight. Older students attend the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School, a well-regarded high school with an A-plus rating and many notable alumnae, including the poet E.E. Cummings.
The King Open School is an inclusive learning community in Wellington-Harrington.
Donnelly Field in Wellington-Harrington has several athletic options, including basketball.
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Convenience is the name of the game
While most errands can be accomplished on foot, the neighborhood is served by several bus routes, and the Kendall / MIT Red Line subway station is about a mile away. "That area is accessible to everything," Feijo says. "Whether by bike or by transit, you can get to all points of Cambridge from there."
Wellington-Harrington is well served with a network of buses for resident's needs.
Residents of Wellington-Harrington can easily access the city with the local T station.
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I was born and raised in this Neighborhood, moved away for a few years and came back. A lot has changed, but still my choice to raise my own.
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4/8/2015Niche Review
I have no opinion on the politics in this city, politics does not interest me at this point because I do not trust any one to do the job they claim they want to do once elected into there positions.
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7/11/2014Niche Review
I find that the ratio of cars, trucks and bikes on the streets make it hard for anyone to be happy when crossing the streets. Also, the bikers have practically taken over the street and sometime side walks, but I'd rather have them on the side walks were it is safe for them. It is dangerous for our children and teens to be riding their bikes on the streets, bike lanes or not. The bike lanes are taken up space that the lanes use to having for pulling over and the bikers do not follow the biking rules I grew up with. Bikes are not supposed to be ridden during bad weather ( snow or rain) they are usually put away in the winter months for their safety as will as the drivers out there. They are always n the blind side of a persons view weather driving or walking. It is a great idea to bike but they need to find a better way, and I don't think its fair that the car owners pay for the bike lanes.
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6/28/2016Niche Review
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wellington-Harrington
US
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
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wellington-Harrington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge over the last 12 months is $918,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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