West Cambridge

Directly to the west of Harvard Square sits West Cambridge, a quiet neighborhood that provides the perfect setting for young parents to raise families. The stable real estate market in West Cambridge reflects the commitment made by young professionals that have recently graduated from one of Boston's highly esteemed colleges and universities. West Cambridge thrives within a boundary that includes the Charles River on the south, Fresh Pond to the west, and bustling JFK Street that slices through the heart of Harvard University on the eastern edge of the serene neighborhood. 

This low density neighborhood offers families plenty of open space to enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities. Residents get away from it all by boating on Fresh Pond or walking around the easy to access perimeter of the freshwater source. The Charles River boasts several areas designated exclusively for outdoor enthusiasts, including paved trails that allow West Cambridge residents to walk or bike to Cambridge destinations. Harvard Square to the east is home to numerous gyms and fitness centers that help West Cambridge residents maintain their youthful vitality. Tree-lined streets invariable include spacious sidewalks for residents that prefer to exercise closer to home.

Harvard Square represents the primary commercial center near West Cambridge. Smaller commercial sections of the Cambridge neighborhood operate along Huron Avenue, Concord Avenue, and Mt. Auburn Street. West Cambridge exudes history, with venues such as the venerable Mount Auburn Cemetery providing visitors a glimpse of the price paid for establishing a representative republic. Longfellow House, which General George Washington used as a strategic headquarters, belongs on the National Register of Historic Places. The MBTA red line serves Cambridge, with passengers having two station options to catch connecting buses that ravel through West Cambridge. Residents of West Cambridge access the Massachusetts Turnpike for trips to downtown Boston.