Avon Hill Real Estate

Welcome to Avon Hill, a charming and vibrant neighborhood nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Known for its picturesque tree-lined streets and a rich tapestry of history, Avon Hill offers a unique blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility, making it an ideal place to call home.

Avon Hill is characterized by its beautiful Victorian and Edwardian homes, many of which have been lovingly preserved, showcasing the architectural splendor of a bygone era. The area is not only visually appealing but also steeped in culture, with a strong sense of community that draws residents together. Parks and green spaces, such as the serene Fresh Pond Reservation, provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, whether you’re jogging, picnicking, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll.

The neighborhood is conveniently located near Harvard University and MIT, making it a prime spot for academics and professionals alike. With easy access to public transportation, residents can effortlessly navigate the vibrant city of Cambridge and beyond. Local cafes, boutique shops, and restaurants offer a delightful array of dining and shopping experiences, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away.

In Avon Hill, you’ll find a welcoming community that values both tradition and progress. Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family, or looking to retire in a peaceful setting, Avon Hill has something for everyone. Come discover the charm of this hidden gem in Cambridge, where history meets modern living, and make Avon Hill your new home.

Newest Listings in Avon Hill

$695,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73585067 MLS ⋅ ['Oxford Court'] BLDG.

Abundant sunlight finds its way into this thoughtfully renovated 3rd floor corner home at Oxford Courts, illuminating the details that give it such character: hardwood floors, high ceilings, wainscoting, panel molding and built-ins, all within the convenience of an elevator building. The living room centers on a decorative mantled fireplace, the dining room has a space of its own, and a tucked-away alcove makes a natural spot for a desk. The updated kitchen brings every day functionality to the home’s classic style, with custom cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and lighting both above and beneath the cabinets. Its window frames a view of the trees. The windowed bath, completely renovated in 2024, has a new tub with tiled shower surround, built-in niche, glass doors, mosaic tile floor, new vanity and lighting. The king-size bedroom offers a generous closet and ceiling fan, while new, custom living room shades offer flexibility and privacy. Oxford Courts wraps around a beautifully landscaped courtyard, with an elevator, on-site laundry, private storage, and a resident superintendent. At 3 Arlington, recent work has refreshed the intercom, mailboxes, entryway, doors, stairs, and hallways. Porter Square’s cafés, restaurants, shops, Red Line, and commuter rail are all just steps away. With its bright light, original details and thoughtful updates, this corner home makes a perfect primary residence or pièd-a-terre in Cambridge.

3 Arlington St Unit 35, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Evelyn Jones Yamauchi from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge.

$2,395,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 73584648 MLS ⋅ ['Gerard Manley Hopkins Condominium'] BLDG.

Well-known and respected developers Guy Asaph and Don Sisson completed this amazing new construction project in 2011. Located on a one-way street in the Radcliffe/Harvard Quad neighborhood, this Mansard style corner unit offers over 1800 square feet of living space. The first floor is open entertaining spaces with a corner gas fireplace, all overlooking a larger than usual enclosed yard with bluestone patio. Upstairs the primary suite has generous closets and a 4-piece tiled bath, and the second bedroom has an additional full bath ensuite. A sky lit bright hallway houses the laundry. The lower level is flexible space with windows overlooking the yard. Use as a guest space, gym, office or whatever your needs may be. High end kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, garage with extra storage space. Just a couple blocks away are the very popular restaurants along Mass Ave, the T, Harvard Law School and Porter Square. Walk Score 94, Bike Score 97.

13 Avon Unit 13, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Amy Tillotson from Listing Office: Leading Edge Real Estate.

$599,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 73581009 MLS ⋅ ['Bowdoin Court'] BLDG.

Lovely sun-filled unit on tree-lined Bowdoin Street, at the base of Avon Hill between Harvard and Porter Squares. Two blocks to Mass Ave, with a short walk to the Porter Red Line and commuter rail. The unit features hardwood flooring throughout and restored windows. You enter the building through a landscaped courtyard rather than a lobby, and the professionally managed association includes basement laundry, assigned storage, and bike storage. Parking is on-street on Bowdoin by Cambridge permit.The HOA fee covers the essentials, INCLUDING heat and hot water. The unit will need some renovation before move-in; quotes are in hand for the work and we are happy to share them with buyers. The association will also be undertaking a phased plumbing-stack project on a date to be determined.This is a walker’s paradise, just two blocks to shopping, restaurants, and daily necessities along Mass Ave. Radcliffe Quad and Raymond Park are nearby for a short loop, and Danehy Park is there when you want real green space. Lesley is next door; Harvard Law is about a half mile. It is an owner-occupant neighborhood at the foot of Avon Hill, where brick sidewalks and Victorian houses begin as soon as you walk uphill.Porter is the closer T, about a 10-minute walk, with both the Red Line and the Fitchburg commuter rail. Harvard Square’s Red Line is a 15–18 minute walk. The 77 and 96 stop at Mass Ave and Linnaean, a 2–3 minute walk: the 77 runs Harvard–Arlington and the 96 runs Harvard–Medford via Porter. From Porter, the Red Line is one stop to Harvard, then Central, Kendall/MIT, and downtown Boston.

41 Bowdoin St Unit 25, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Smith & Oak Greater Boston Group from Listing Office: Smith and Oak Real Estate Co..

$2,680,000

3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73578121 MLS ⋅ ['25-27 Gray Street Condominium'] BLDG.

Tucked out of sight at the back of 25-27 Gray Street, this is a townhouse that feels like a house unto itself. Its private front entrance sits quietly down the drive, removed from the street, while at the back, glass doors open directly from the living room into a fenced garden of its own. There is a sense of privacy here that is unexpected in the middle of Cambridge, and a completeness to the way the house lives that is rare.With three bedrooms, four and a half baths and garage parking, the home unfolds over four levels with an abundance of windows and natural light. But it is the connection to the outdoors that makes it especially compelling. Throw open the living room doors and the space spills naturally into the garden, with a pretty stone patio for dinner outside, lawn, mature trees and garden beds. On the third floor, a treetop deck offers a completely different perspective, perched above the garden and looking out across the neighborhood.And for all its privacy, the location puts so much of Cambridge life close at hand. Mornings might begin with coffee along Mass Ave, afternoons around the Radcliffe Quad, evenings at Giulia or wandering into Harvard Square. Surrounded by the University, cafés, restaurants, bookstores and green space, it is a neighborhood where daily life develops its own easy rhythm, with home waiting quietly just down the drive.

25-27 Gray Street Unit 27, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The May Group from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$439,500

1 Baths ⋅ 73568223 MLS ⋅ ['Washington Avenue Condominiums'] BLDG.

Set on the second floor of a handsome pre-war brick building at the base of Avon Hill, this charming studio overlooks a beautifully maintained interior courtyard. The residence features hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and period details. The eat-in kitchen provides ample cabinet space and a window-side dining nook, while the vintage tiled bath maintains the home’s classic character. Two generous closets offer excellent storage. Building amenities include common laundry, bicycle storage, private storage for rent, and a shared roof deck with city views. Ideally located just minutes from Harvard and Porter Squares, the Red Line, shops, restaurants, parks, and other neighborhood conveniences. With a tenant already in place, the property presents an attractive opportunity for an investor seeking immediate rental income in a prime Cambridge location.

6 Washington Avenue Unit 11, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Rob Ramsdell from Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty.

$3,825,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 73529830 MLS

Beautiful modern house built to a very high standard. Sited on a tree-lined residential side street just around the corner from beloved Raymond Park. Open plan with fantastic volume. 5 bedrooms + study. Dramatically high ceilings, generous spaces for entertaining face southwest. Superb Arclinea kitchen. Fine quality custom details throughout, from multiple zones of radiant hydronic heat to machined aluminum and wood staircase, and Bayerwald windows & doors. Artisanal tilework. Viessmann boiler. Decks at 3 levels offer great views. A legal 2-family, there is a separate-entrance unit ideal for a professional office or au-pair suite. It’s easily incorporated into the main residence. Short distance from Porter Sq T & Huron Village and convenient to Fresh Pond Parkway. 2-car garage and driveway at the rear of the lot is accessed from Esten St.

10 Newell St, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group from Listing Office: Compass.

$3,895,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 73499201 MLS

Truly new, this 3,600+ sq ft residence pairs modern design with effortless everyday living. Abundant in natural light, 24 Newell offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and an Office/ Nursery. The main level makes a striking first impression, glass railings, venetian plaster fireplace, and a well appointed kitchen featuring Baumann Group imported cabinetry, Monogram appliances, and a grand island. The second level offers two en-suite bedrooms, a home office or nursery, full laundry room with side by side machines, and covered deck. Entirely devoted to the primary suite, the third level delivers dual walk-in closets, full bath with soaking tub, and a private deck. The lower level adds remarkable flexibility with a junior primary suite and a spacious family room. Andersen windows, White Oak flooring throughout, as well as radiant-heated flooring in all bathrooms. Outside, a private fenced yard and patio present a natural extension to the space, the home is complemented by two-car off-street parking with an EV charger. Positioned near Raymond Park, minutes from Porter and Harvard Squares, and offering exceptional access to Cambridge’s renowned universities, top-rated schools, dining, and everything the city has to offer.

24 Newell St, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Crown & Co. Team from Listing Office: EVO Real Estate Group, LLC.

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