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40 Highland Avenue

40 Highland Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,290-2,523 sqft

Description

40 Highland Avenue is a two-story residential building originally constructed in 1920. This property offers an array of unit configurations, with available options featuring 2, 3, and 5 bedrooms. Designed for urban living, its proximity to public transportation makes commuting convenient, while nearby parks provide ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation. The architecture of 40 Highland Avenue combines classic design with modern practicality, making it an enticing option for those seeking a blend of historical charm and contemporary lifestyle. The building's strategic location ensures residents easy access to essential urban amenities, enhancing day-to-day living experiences. While specific in-unit features are not detailed, the property's offering of varied bedroom layouts caters to diverse needs, whether for individual, family, or shared living arrangements. This flexibility positions 40 Highland Avenue as a noteworthy consideration for prospective residents interested in a well-connected, urban environment with the comforts of nearby green spaces.

Building ImageMLS ID #70456229
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40 Highland Avenue

40 Highland Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

8

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,290-2,523 sqft

Description

40 Highland Avenue is a two-story residential building originally constructed in 1920. This property offers an array of unit configurations, with available options featuring 2, 3, and 5 bedrooms. Designed for urban living, its proximity to public transportation makes commuting convenient, while nearby parks provide ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation. The architecture of 40 Highland Avenue combines classic design with modern practicality, making it an enticing option for those seeking a blend of historical charm and contemporary lifestyle. The building's strategic location ensures residents easy access to essential urban amenities, enhancing day-to-day living experiences. While specific in-unit features are not detailed, the property's offering of varied bedroom layouts caters to diverse needs, whether for individual, family, or shared living arrangements. This flexibility positions 40 Highland Avenue as a noteworthy consideration for prospective residents interested in a well-connected, urban environment with the comforts of nearby green spaces.

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Description

40 Highland Avenue is a two-story residential building originally constructed in 1920. This property offers an array of unit configurations, with available options featuring 2, 3, and 5 bedrooms. Designed for urban living, its proximity to public transportation makes commuting convenient, while nearby parks provide ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation. The architecture of 40 Highland Avenue combines classic design with modern practicality, making it an enticing option for those seeking a blend of historical charm and contemporary lifestyle. The building's strategic location ensures residents easy access to essential urban amenities, enhancing day-to-day living experiences. While specific in-unit features are not detailed, the property's offering of varied bedroom layouts caters to diverse needs, whether for individual, family, or shared living arrangements. This flexibility positions 40 Highland Avenue as a noteworthy consideration for prospective residents interested in a well-connected, urban environment with the comforts of nearby green spaces.

40 Highland Avenue Market Stats Last 12 months

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Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings0 Listed
Total sold0 Sold
Average Days on Market0 days
Average HOA fees per sqft-

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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40 Highland Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 222523522692007-06-08
MLS#: 70456229 		Closed$900,000
Unit 111536322602007-05-30
MLS#: 70456228 		Closed$720,000
Unit 4040160022632006-07-21
MLS#: 70391438 		Closed$750,000
Unit 1
1

3 Beds

2 Baths

1536 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2007-05-30Closed$720,000
MLS#: 70456228
Days On Market260
Unit 2
2

5 Beds

2 Baths

2523 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2007-06-08Closed$900,000
MLS#: 70456229
Days On Market269
Unit 40
40

2 Beds

2 Baths

1600 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2006-07-21Closed$750,000
MLS#: 70391438
Days On Market63
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Amenities

Living at 40 Highland Avenue means embracing a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to essential amenities. Public transportation options nearby will keep you connected to the rest of Cambridge and beyond, so commuting never feels like a hassle. Plus, whether you're looking to stroll in a nearby park or enjoy a brisk walk on a sunny day, this location has you covered. Parks add to the charm of the area, giving you plenty of space to unwind after a long day.

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Amenities Description

Living at 40 Highland Avenue means embracing a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to essential amenities. Public transportation options nearby will keep you connected to the rest of Cambridge and beyond, so commuting never feels like a hassle. Plus, whether you're looking to stroll in a nearby park or enjoy a brisk walk on a sunny day, this location has you covered. Parks add to the charm of the area, giving you plenty of space to unwind after a long day.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking

Policies

While details on building policies haven’t been provided, it’s always a good idea to check in with the property management about rules regarding pets, guests, and communal living. This insight allows you to cultivate a comfortable and happy living environment.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
40 Highland Avenue--
395 Broadway Unit R1b$839/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Cambridge Court Condominiums$839/sqft.$2 /sqft.
64 Highland Ave$1,039/sqft.$3 /sqft.
17 Maple Ave$1,069/sqft.$4 /sqft.
393 Broadway$971/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Discover top-rated schools located close to 40 Highland Avenue.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|0.42 miles away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|0.61 miles away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|0.64 miles away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|0.67 miles away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|0.7 miles away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|0.73 miles away
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Schools

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|Less than 1 Mile Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.02 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.03 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.16 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.28 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.35 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.39 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.49 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.53 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|1.57 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.62 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.63 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|1.68 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.86 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|1.87 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.92 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.92 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|2.04 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|2.04 Miles Away

Match Charter Public School

C
Public|Grades PK–12
1001 Commonwealth ...|2.18 Miles Away

Cambridge Friends School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5 Cadbury Rd|2.19 Miles Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|2.23 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|2.28 Miles Away

German International School Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
57 Holton St|2.36 Miles Away

Rindge Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
70 Rindge Ave|2.37 Miles Away

Peabody

A
Public|Grades PK–5
70 Rindge Ave|2.37 Miles Away

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|2.37 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

--
Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|2.38 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|2.45 Miles Away

St Herman of Alaska Christian School

--
Private|Grades KG–8
62 Harvard Ave|2.49 Miles Away

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-
Public|Grades PK–6
21 Notre Dame Ave|2.53 Miles Away

Wild Rose Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–PK
2284 Massachusetts...|2.54 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|2.55 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|2.55 Miles Away

Bay Cove Academy

--
Private|Grades 8–12
156 Lawton St|2.56 Miles Away

Vassal Lane Upper School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
197 Vassal Ln|2.56 Miles Away

John M Tobin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
197 Vassal Ln|2.56 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|2.68 Miles Away

Transit

Experience convenience and connectivity with premium transit options just moments away.

Beacon St opp Concord Ave

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

45 Beacon St

0.36 miles away|7 min walk

Beacon St @ Cooney St

0.37 miles away|8 min walk

454 Broadway

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

Beacon St @ Smith Ave

0.42 miles away|9 min walk

Beacon St @ Calvin St

0.44 miles away|9 min walk
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Transit

Beacon St opp Concord Ave

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

45 Beacon St

0.36 miles away|7 min walk

Beacon St @ Cooney St

0.37 miles away|8 min walk

454 Broadway

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

Beacon St @ Smith Ave

0.42 miles away|9 min walk

Beacon St @ Calvin St

0.44 miles away|9 min walk

Beacon St @ Washington St

0.51 miles away|10 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

0.71 miles away|14 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

Bow St @ Warren Ave

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

51 Bow St

0.99 miles away|20 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.56 miles away|30 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

263 Highland Ave

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

2.1 miles away|41 min walk

Boston University Central

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

Amory Street

2.11 miles away|41 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

2.12 miles away|41 min walk

Boston University East

2.15 miles away|42 min walk

Babcock Street - Harry Agganis Way Pleasant St

2.16 miles away|42 min walk

Babcock Street

2.18 miles away|42 min walk

Babcock Street - Babcock St

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

Boston University East - 610 Commonwealth Ave

2.21 miles away|43 min walk

Blandford Street

2.23 miles away|43 min walk

1079 Commonwealth Ave

2.26 miles away|44 min walk

Beacon St @ Raleigh St

2.31 miles away|45 min walk

367 Western Ave opp Brighton Mills Mall

2.41 miles away|47 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

2.53 miles away|49 min walk

Ball Square

2.54 miles away|49 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

529 Main St

2.57 miles away|50 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway

2.6 miles away|50 min walk

445 Western Ave

2.61 miles away|51 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

2.62 miles away|51 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

2.63 miles away|51 min walk

450 Western Ave

2.65 miles away|51 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

2.67 miles away|52 min walk

Boylston St @ Jersey St

2.69 miles away|52 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

Assembly

2.7 miles away|52 min walk

The Neighbourhood: 40 Highland Avenue

Mid-Cambridge, nestled in Middlesex County, MA, offers a charming blend of historic allure and urban convenience. The area is rich with cultural and educational attractions, thanks in part to its proximity to Harvard University. Residents and visitors alike enjoy an eclectic mix of cafes, bookstores, and unique shops lining its vibrant streets. This district is home to several tranquil parks, providing a peaceful urban respite. Public transportation is readily accessible, with multiple bus lines and the Red Line T station ensuring seamless connectivity to surrounding areas.

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Neighbourhood Description

Mid-Cambridge, nestled in Middlesex County, MA, offers a charming blend of historic allure and urban convenience. The area is rich with cultural and educational attractions, thanks in part to its proximity to Harvard University. Residents and visitors alike enjoy an eclectic mix of cafes, bookstores, and unique shops lining its vibrant streets. This district is home to several tranquil parks, providing a peaceful urban respite. Public transportation is readily accessible, with multiple bus lines and the Red Line T station ensuring seamless connectivity to surrounding areas.

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40 Highland Avenue Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.95%

15–29 Years

41.43%

30–44 Years

25.47%

45–59 Years

10.76%

60+ Years

13.4%

Commute

21.82%

Transit

22.28%

Walk

23.45%

Drive

9.04%

Bike

Housing Ownership

32.32%

Owner Occupied

67.68%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
23.72%
Multi Family
3.41%
Single Person
35.85%
Multi Person
64.15%

Average Income

Household:$9,357,714.39 /yr

Individual:$6,090,282.95 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.02%
High School College7.04%
Diploma1.94%
Post Graduate46.31%
Others12.69%
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Education

Diploma1.94%
Post Graduate46.31%
Others12.69%
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