Kendall Square / East Cambridge
The biotech and tech epicenter of the East Coast — gleaming labs, startup offices, and a rapidly growing residential neighborhood with new construction and Red Line access.
About Kendall Square / East Cambridge
Twenty years ago, Kendall Square was a collection of parking lots and industrial buildings that emptied out at 5 PM. Today it's arguably the most valuable commercial real estate on the East Coast outside of Midtown Manhattan. Google, Amazon, Moderna, Sanofi, Pfizer, and hundreds of startups occupy millions of square feet of lab and office space. The residential side has followed: new luxury apartment and condo buildings line Third Street and Main Street, and the old East Cambridge neighborhood to the north — Portuguese bakeries, triple-deckers, and neighborhood bars — is being gradually transformed by the wealth spilling over from the square. Buying here is a bet on the continued growth of the knowledge economy, and it's a bet that has paid off spectacularly for the last two decades.
Property Character
New luxury condos and apartments in and around the square itself. Classic East Cambridge triple-deckers and multi-families on the residential streets north of Cambridge Street. A neighborhood in active transition between old Cambridge and new money.
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Local Highlights
- •Walking distance to Google, Amazon, Moderna, and hundreds of biotech/tech employers
- •Red Line at Kendall/MIT — direct to downtown Boston
- •New restaurants, breweries, and retail along Main Street and Third Street
- •Massive ongoing development pipeline adding amenities and housing
Getting Around
Red Line at Kendall/MIT — 10 min to Park Street. EZRide shuttle to North Station. Excellent bike infrastructure along the Charles River. New Green Line extension accessible via connections.
Schools Serving Kendall Square / East Cambridge
Cambridge Public Schools serve the area. East Cambridge has historically been a working-class neighborhood with younger and more diverse school populations. Kennedy-Longfellow School serves much of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kendall Square / East Cambridge
What is Kendall Square / East Cambridge in Cambridge like?
The biotech and tech epicenter of the East Coast — gleaming labs, startup offices, and a rapidly growing residential neighborhood with new construction and Red Line access. Twenty years ago, Kendall Square was a collection of parking lots and industrial buildings that emptied out at 5 PM. Today it's arguably the most valuable commercial real estate on the East Coast outside of Midtown Manhattan. Google, Amazon, Moderna, Sanofi, Pfizer, and hundreds of startups occupy millions of square feet of lab and office space. The residential side has followed: new luxury apartment and condo buildings line Third Street and Main Street, and the old East Cambridge neighborhood to the north — Portuguese bakeries, triple-deckers, and neighborhood bars — is being gradually transformed by the wealth spilling over from the square. Buying here is a bet on the continued growth of the knowledge economy, and it's a bet that has paid off spectacularly for the last two decades. Kendall Square / East Cambridge is especially popular with biotech and tech professionals who want to walk or bike to work and investors betting on continued growth in the knowledge economy corridor. Contact Steinmetz Real Estate for a personalized tour of Kendall Square / East Cambridge.
What are home prices in Kendall Square / East Cambridge, Cambridge?
Homes in Kendall Square / East Cambridge typically range from $600K (1BR new construction) – $2.5M (penthouse/3BR). The Cambridge market has seen a +4.8% year-over-year price change. Sarina Steinmetz has 26+ years of experience in this neighborhood — call (617) 610-0207 for a precise valuation.
What types of homes are in Kendall Square / East Cambridge?
Kendall Square / East Cambridge features New Construction Condo, Triple-Decker, Multi-Family, Luxury Apartment, Condo Conversion homes. New luxury condos and apartments in and around the square itself. Classic East Cambridge triple-deckers and multi-families on the residential streets north of Cambridge Street. A neighborhood in activ Browse active listings in Cambridge on our listings page.
How is the commute from Kendall Square / East Cambridge, Cambridge?
Red Line at Kendall/MIT — 10 min to Park Street. EZRide shuttle to North Station. Excellent bike infrastructure along the Charles River. New Green Line extension accessible via connections. From Cambridge, the drive to Downtown Boston (Park Street) is approximately 15-30 min and 15-25 min (Red Line) by transit.
What are the best schools near Kendall Square / East Cambridge?
Cambridge Public Schools serve the area. East Cambridge has historically been a working-class neighborhood with younger and more diverse school populations. Kennedy-Longfellow School serves much of the area. Top-rated schools include Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (7/10), Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BBN) (9/10), Shady Hill School (9/10). The Steinmetz team can help you verify school zones for specific addresses in Kendall Square / East Cambridge.
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