Cambridge Port, a residential neighborhood
hugged by the Charles River.
Cambridgeport is one of the neighborhoods of Cambridge, Mass, bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, the Charles River and River Street. It contains predominantly residential homes with vibrant Central Square, at the northernmost part and University Park, a collection of renovated or recently constructed office and apartment buildings.
Cambridge port is located under half mile to several world class universities, including Harvard University, MIT and Boston University, as well as to Kendall Square, the largest biotechnology and Life Science cluster in the world (innovation square).
And if you are commuting, I-90 The "Mass Pike" and Storrow Drive are just a few blocks away across from the BU, Western Ave or River St bridges. The Boston Logan Airport is within 20 minutes reach by car. Grab the Red Line in Central Square to head to Downtown Boston, or the Green line across the B.U. bridge!
Green spaces abound in Cambridge port.
Green spaces abound around the site, including the Charles River Bike Path, which runs along the scenic river edge and offers the most stunning views of the Boston Skyline, and Magazine Beach Park, Cambridge’s second largest park with an outdoor swimming pool, soccer and baseball fields, and outdoor exercise equipment. A great spot to launch your kayak into the waters of the Charles River. Playing tennis or basketball? The Hoyt field off River Street and the River Press Park has tennis and basketball courts. Dog owners also assemble at the Hoyt field on mornings (checks allowed hours for dogs, 6 am to 9 pm).
Play ping pong? Fulmore Park features stone ping pong tables. The Fulmore Park has tennis tables, and a few chickens!
The Dana Park at its center is a go-to recreational area renovated in 2004 with open lawn, playground, sitting areas and game court. Magazine Beach, Cambridge second largest park with an outdoor swimming pool, soccer and baseball fields, on the Southern end is a wonderful destination for running or walking along the scenic river edge through the Charles River Bike Path. Playing tennis? Baseball?
Walk South and two bridges, the Massachusetts Ave and B.U. Bridge will lead you into Boston. From the River edge, you are only within a 25-minute scenic walk to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
The Most Notable Neighborhood locals.
Though it is largely residential, street corners are home to small bodegas and local restaurants. Cambridgeport offers the ultimate in city convenience, with big-name shopping spots like Whole Foods on River Street, Walgreen's, and Memorial Plaza, home to Trader Joe's, and a variety of other retail favorites such as Media Center.
Some favorite locals include Riverside Pizza which has been serving the community for the past 30 years, Alive and Kicking Lobsters, a fresh-sea food counter, and a recent addition Black Sheep Market Bagels & Coffee at 101 Magazine Street.
Finally, all the restaurants of Central square from the little Donkey to Thelonious Monk. Whole Foods on River Street and Trader's Joe will be your immediate grocery stores.
Trivia Questions. Do you know?
- 7 Streets Names in Cambridgeport commemorate commanders, ships, and a decisive naval battle of the War of 1812. Perry, Lawrence, Lake now Corporal McTernan, Erie, Decatur and Hamilton Street. In 2012, during the War’s bicentennial year, the Cambridge Historical Commission and the City of Cambridge installed historic markers commemorating the "1812 Streets."
- Cambridgeport was indeed a port. It was primarily agricultural through the end of the 1700's. Development began after the opening of the West Boston Bridge now the Longfellow Bridge in 1793.
- A famous Cambridgeport resident was Margaret Fuller, writer and editor, and the first woman allowed to use the Harvard library. Also abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison was a resident.
What's to love in Cambridge Port?
- Dana Park with outdoor recreation and nature preservation
- Central square known for its wide variety of ethnic restaurants, churches, bars, and live music and theatre venues. Richard B. Modica Way, aka "Graffiti Alley", has been described as a "hallmark of Central Square." It is gentrifying rapidly, and a number of upscale restaurants have opened in the Square.
- Hoyt Field with 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts and a field welcoming games and off leashed dogs between 6 and 9 am
- Memorial shopping plaza with Trader's Joe, Starbucks and Microcenter
- Magazine Beach, Cambridge second largest park with 17 acres
- Magazine Street, one of the most inviting residential streets in Cambridge which runs from Central Square all the way to Memorial Drive and Magazine Beach. The upper Magazine Street District, a well-preserved stretch of mid-19th century houses between Upton and William Streets was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The Cambridgeport Real Estate Market in high demand.
Cambridgeport is a hot spot for buyers thanks to its prime location, just a quick T ride to Downtown Boston and a short drive to Commonwealth Avenue and Newbury Street via the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge. It’s located in the 02139 zip code.
In 2025, the average sale price for a single-family home reached $1,955,000, with 27 sales recorded. We also sold 157 condominiums, averaging $1,193,000 each.
A few notable sales Sandrine Deschaux, top Cambridge agent, represented over the years in Cambridgeport are:
- The highest recorded sale for a single-family home in 02139 in 2022 was a house I had the honor to represent and sell, 15 Chalk Street, a historical 1873 Victorian home, painstakingly renovated by current owners, stewards of 17 years, with an auxiliary detached carriage house on one of the most picturesque sites and backyards in Cambridge Port.
- Sold this year 2022 as well 346 Allston Street for $3,200,000, 57 Pleasant Street for $3,055,000, 198 Pearl Street for $3,450,000 - all of which Sandrine Deschaux + Co brokered
- The highest recorded sale for a condominium in Cambridge Port was 19 Florence Street sold for $2,900,000
- Most recently, 10 Valentine Street, 174 Hamilton Street, and 33 Fairmount Avenue
Sandrine Deschaux, a Cambridgeport resident, is a leading local expert in Cambridge real estate. Get in touch with her today. She can be reached at 857.204.9872.
