Cambridge & Somerville Real Estate Blog

If you are considering buying or selling a home near Harvard University, I would be delighted to be of assistance. I am a Harvard graduate, Cambridge resident and a top broker in Cambridge since 1999. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or at 617-733-8937. Over the last ten years I have greatly enjoyed assisting Harvard professors, Harvard students and fellow Harvard alums with buying and selling in Cambridge. I have enjoyed working with Harvardians… more

14 Concord Unit 216  SOLD in 2011 -  I was the listing broker. It is  a one-bedroom condo located close to Harvard Square in a brick elevator building known as Continental Gardens. According to the online assessor’s database for the city of Cambridge, the 48-unit building was built in 1970. 14 Concord Unit 216 is located on the second floor, which is the front… more

16 Chauncy Street – Enjoy the luxury of living ten minutes from Harvard Yard in a handsome brick elevator building located on a pleasant side street between Harvard & Porter Squares. Notable among the residents of 16 Chauncy Street over the years is author Vladimir Nabokov. In her book on the history of 16 Chauncy, authore and former 16 Chauncy resident Ann Petrone notes that in 1956, Nabokov lived  in unit 10, shortly after… more

24 Bay State Road is located close to Fresh Pond Reservoir. It is a modern elevator building with garage parking built in 2006 according to the online assessor’s database for the city of Cambridge. Most units have one or two bedrooms. Highlights include good ceiling height, in-unit laundry, and lots of natural light. In June 2010 a fourth floor unit is reported to have SOLD… more

931 Massachusetts Avenue – is a concierge elevator building on Massachusetts Avenue between Harvard and Central Squares built in 1989 and reported to have 53 units. If you are considering buying or selling at 931 Massachusetts Avenue or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since… more

950 Massachusetts Avenue – the Bay Square Building – is an elevator building with over 100 residential condominiums, conveniently located between Central and Harvard Squares. The building was built in 1989 according to the online assessor’s database for the City of Cambridge. Residents of Bay Square enjoy 24-hour concierge service, garage parking, and a pool & fitness area. Easy access… more

According to the City of Cambridge online assessor’s database, 345 Harvard Street was built in 1964. The 24-unit elevator building is unusual for Cambridge. The covered outdoor exterior halls which lead to most all of the unit doors are distinctive for Cambridge. Inside, the units here have been recently renovated with a more modern and stylish sensibility. It’s a refreshing change of pace for Cambridge condos. The majority of the units at 345 Harvard Street… more

Riverview is a condominium association consisting of a larger concierge elevator building (221 Mount Auburn Street) as well as a smaller brick building of three stories with a Bradbury Street address. Riverview is located on Mount Auburn Street close to Harvard Square. There is a concierge desk in this association, located… more

1105 Massachusetts Avenue – is an elevator building in Harvard Square with over 100 units. It is a mixed-use building, with retail space on the lower level. According to the city of Cambridge online assessor’s database, the building was built in 1970. In March 2010 a 1-br 1-bath with 619 square feet and featuring a balcony, updated kitchen and nice views SOLD for $335,200. In June 2010a 2-br 1-bath with 871 square feet and garage… more

University Green is a concierge elevator building in Harvard Square with garage parking. Now under accepted offer is 130 Mount Auburn #114, a luxury renovated first floor 1 bedroom plus study, 1.5 bathroom residence with 1,033 square feet of living area. I am the listing broker. Highlights of this residence include a kitchen by KMarshall Design, maple floors, and expansive private patio area off the living room. The… more