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Luxury Cambridge Condos Near Lechmere
Luxury Cambridge Condos Near Lechmere Several luxury condo buildings were built during the 1980s real estate boom in East Cambridge close to the Lechmere T station. The neighborhood offers proximity to the Green Line at Lechmere, the Red Line in Kendall Square, the Charles River, and is very close to Boston. More luxury complexes were built or converted during the more recent boom.
“Luxury” is hard to define – or at least is defined differently by different people. For purposes of this post we’ll look at new or newer buildings in East Cambridge near Lechmere that have more amenities than many other Cambridge condos.
Today, Cambridge real estate buyers seeking concierge service, garage parking, modern finishes, and other amenities have a half dozen buildings to choose from within several blocks of the Lechemere station.
Glass Factory
The Glass Factory This eight-story building at 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway was converted from apartments to 104 condos in 2004. There are studios, one, and two-bedroom condos. Building amenities include a fitness facility, business center, media room and concierge service.
Thomas Graves Landing
Thomas Graves Landing These 167 luxury condos were built in the late 1980s at 4-6 Canal Park overlooking the Lechmere Canal and the Cambridgeside Galleria. Amenities include an outdoor pool, health club, garage parking and 24-hour concierge.
The Esplanade
The Esplanade The Esplanade was built in 1989 on the Charles River at 75-83 Cambridge Parkway. The stepped facade is designed to provide waterfront terraces for many of the units overlooking the river and Boston. The building has a beautiful indoor pool, an exercise room, function room and concierge.
Regatta Riverview
The Regatta Riverview The Regatta condos at 10 -12 Museum Way were created in 2005 when the luxury high rise apartment complex, Museum Towers, was converted to condominiums. Features include a fitness center, indoor lap pool, movie theatre, 24-hour concierge, valet parking, and a business center. With two 24-story towers many of the units have phenomenal views – even the highways look amazing from that height.
One First
One First These luxury condos take up an entire city block from First to Second Streets between Cambridge and Otis Streets. There are five buildings – some reclaimed, some built new – and 86 different floor plans. One First amenities include a common roof deck, garage parking, fitness room, community room and 24-hour concierge services.
River Court
River Court River Court was built in 1989 at 10 Rogers Street, overlooking the Charles River. The fourteen-story, full service building has a common roof deck, health club, lap pool, and concierge.
Interested in a full-service building in Cambridge? Have questions about luxury Cambridge condos near Lechmere? Email or call Liz Bolton at ReMax Destiny – 617-504-1737 .
18 Centre St Cambridge – The Ivy at Dana Hill
The Ivy at Dana Hill Condos - 18 Centre St, Cambridge Mass
18 Centre Street Cambridge, the Ivy at Dana Hill was renovated and converted to condos in 2007. There are 29 condos – two room studios and three room one-bedrooms.
Centre Street is one block long and runs between Dana Street and Hancock Street, just a block from Mass Ave between Harvard Square and Central Square.
History of 18 Centre Street Cambridge
The handsome four story brick building was built in 1904 as The Louisburg apartments. The building was designed by Boston architect John Hasty, designer of many buildings in Cambridge.
Features of The Ivy at Dana Hill Condos
- Condos range in size from 448 to 587 sq.ft.
- Renovated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances
- Renovated tiled bath
- Common laundry
- Pet friendly
- Heat and hot water are included in the condo fee
- Some condos have parking
- Some condos have additional storage
Recent Real Estate Sales at 18 Centre St Cambridge
- In Oct. 2008 a lower level one-bedroom condo with parking sold for $262,000
- In 2009 a first floor one-bedroom condominium without parking sold for $297,500
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photographs.
See also:
The Calvert – Condos at 7 Centre Street Cambridge
Birches Condos on Brattle Street
Washingtonian Condos on Linnaean Street
The Ivy at Dana Hill is at 18 Centre Street, Cambridge MA 02139
71 Fulkerson Street Cambridge – Spring Condos
Condos at 71 Fulkerson St, Cambridge Mass
The condos at 63-71 Fulkerson Street, Cambridge – the Spring Condominiums – were created in 1987.
Cambridge real estate buyers will appreciate the proximity to Kendall Square, MIT, the Red Line and the Green Line, and the Galleria Mall. There is convenient access from this side of the city to Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive, Route 93, Boston, and Logan Airport.
History of 71 Fulkerson St. Cambridge MA
There are four townhouses and 34 units in a reclaimed brick factory building. All the marketing that I’ve seen for the complex refers to the building as a “former barrel factory”. The Goepper Brothers established their barrel manufacturing business on Ninth Street – the former name of Fulkerson Street – in 1882. The factory buildings were, if not at #71, right next door. It was a large and successful operation.
Records suggest, however, that 71 Fulkerson was built in 1920 as a warehouse building for the Revere Sugar Refinery.
71 Fulkerson Street Cambridge MA Condos
The Spring Condos have varied layouts. Loft-style units, often with multiple-levels range in size from 532 s.ft. to 1225 s.f. and the townhouses are 1962 s.f. in size. There are one and two-bedroom loft-style units.
Features of the Spring Condos include:
- Parking
- In-unit washer/dryer
- Central air conditioning
- Some units have a deck or patio
- Exposed steeel beams and trusses
Recent Real Estate Sales at 71 Fulkerson Street
- A one-bedroom condo sold in 2008 for $312,500
- A two-bedroom, two-bath condo sold in 2009 for $408,000
If condos are available at 71 Fulkerson Street, they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional photographs and more information.
The Spring Condos are located at 71 Fulkerson Street, Cambridge MA 02141
The Pavilion – Condos At 170 Gore St Cambridge
The Pavilion - 170 Gore St. Cambridge MA
The Pavilion is a 114-unit luxury condo building built in 1988 at 170 Gore Street, Cambridge MA. Some of the units have a 599 Cambridge Street entrance and address.
Cambridge real estate buyers who want proximity to the T, shopping, and Boston will find lots to like at the Pavilion. The Lechmere T stop is just down the street, the Galleria Mall is close by, and the building is close to Kendall Square and MIT. There’s a large Star Market across the street and it’s easy to hop on the highway or get to the airport.
There are one bedroom and two-bedroom / two-bath condos in the six-story building.
The Pavilion – Condo Features
- Elevator building
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Resident superintendent
- Some condos have a balcony
- Exercise room
- Outdoor heated pool with patio
- Common roof deck with beautiful views
- Garage or outdoor parking
Recent Sales at The Pavilion
- A two-bedroom condo with two full baths sold in 2009 for $350,000
- One bedroom condos sold in 2009 for $264,000 to $270,000
If condos are available at The Pavilion they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for additional photographs and more information.
The Pavilion condos are located at 170 Gore Street, Cambridge MA and at 599 Cambridge Street.
Highland Terrace – 36 Highland Ave Cambridge
36 Highland Ave, Cambridge Mass
Highland Terrace at 36 Highland Avenue in Cambridge MA is a 49-unit condo building. Built in 1940, it’s distinctive Art Deco architecture is unique in Cambridge condominium buildings. Rich in well preserved architectural detail, the building is a visual treat.
The five-story brick building is located on a pretty tree lined Mid-Cambridge street close to Harvard, Inman and Central Square.
There are studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom condos at Highland Terrace.
36 Highland Ave Cambridge MA Features
- Elevator building
- Hardwood floors
- Common roof deck with views of Boston
- Bike room
- Common laundry
- Heat and hot water included in condo fee
Recent Sales at Highland Terrace
Two one-bedroom condos sold in 2007 – for $285,000 and $327,500
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photographs.
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Highland Terrace condos are located at 36 Highland Avenue, Cambridge, Mass 02139
Condos at 138-140 Huron Ave Cambridge
138 - 140 Huron Avenue Cambridge Mass
138-140 Huron Ave in Cambridge MA is a 12-unit building built in 1888 that was renovated and converted to condos in 2003.
Most of the units are two-room studio / one-bedrooms or small two-bedroom condos. Most are sized between 375 and 760 sq.ft. with one larger condo that includes finished lower level space.
The building is at the intersection of Concord Ave about a mile from Harvard Square or Porter Square. The shops and restaurants of Huron Village are close by.
138-140 Huron Ave Cambridge MA Features
- Oak floors
- Maple cabinets and granite counters in the kitchen
- Storage and common laundry
- Each condo has a deep parking space that holds two cars
- Condo fee includes heat and hot water
Recent Sales of Condos at 138-140 Huron Ave Cambridge
In 2009:
- A 507 sq.ft. unit sold for $279,000
- A 627 sq.ft. two-bedroom condo sold for $312,000
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photographs.
138-140 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138.
Glass Factory Condos – 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway
The Glass Factory at 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway in Cambridge is an eight-story building with 104 condos. The condos were renovated in 2004 when the building was converted from apartments. There are two-room studios, one and two-bedroom condos.
The Glass Factory Cambridge Condos - 169 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
While the name suggests that the building was used as a factory of some sort I haven’t been able to document that. Records show that the building was originally an office building built in 1925, owned by the Boston and Maine Railroad. I’d love to learn about the factory connection if anybody knows the scoop.
The Glass Factory is in East Cambridge near the Lechmere T station and very close to downtown Boston. The Cambridgeside Galleria mall, the Charles River, and the Museum of Science are nearby.
Residents have created on online forum for the building.
Glass Factory Cambridge Condos Feature
- Elevator building
- Central air conditioning
- Huge windows
- Concierge service
- Business Center
- Club room
- Media Room
- Fitness Center with Nautilus exercise equipment
- Some condos have garage or outdoor parking
- Some condos have in-unit laundry
- Heat and hot water included in the condo fee
- Pets allowed with restrictions
Recent Glass Factory Cambridge Sales – 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway
- A two room studio without parking sold for $241,000 in Dec. 2009
- A one-bedroom condo without parking sold for $298,000 in Jan. 2009
- Several two-bedroom, two-bath condos with garage or outdoor parking have sold in the last year. Several were foreclosed or short sale units. Sale prices ranged from $350,000 to $475,000
If condos are available in the building they’ll appear below. Click on the small photo for more information and additional photgraphs.
The Glass Factory Condominiums are located at 169 Monsignor O’Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141
Fresh Pond Greenway – Condos at 773 Concord Ave Cambridge
Fresh Pond Greenway Condos - 773 Concord Avenue, Cambridge MA
Fresh Pond Greenway at 773 Concord Avenue, Cambridge MA is a 25-unit condo building built in 2006. The four-story building was built to Energy Star standards. You’re sure to save on your energy bills here since the building is 30% better insulated than required by state building codes.
Cambridge real estate buyers will appreciate the access to Fresh Pond Reservation across the street and the proximity to the Red Line subway station at Alewife. Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, a movie theatre, and more are nearby.
Fresh Pond Greenway Features
- One to three-bedroom condos, 680-1449 sq.ft.
- Elevator
- Garage parking and guest parking
- In unit washer and dryer
- Central air conditioning
- Eco friendly dual flush toilets (the first time toilets have made my features lists!!)
- Kitchens with granite counters, stainless steel Energy Star appliances, and shaker style maple cabinets
- Pet friendly
- Outside common area for grilling
Condo Sales at 773 Concord Ave Cambridge MA – Fresh Pond Greenway
- Fresh Pond Greenway condos sold for prices between $282,500 and $584,000.
- In 2008, a 686 sq.ft. one-bedroom condo sold for $287,000
- In 2008, a 1427 sq.ft. three-bedroom condo sold for $500,000
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And if you want more – click on the Property Info link below for lots more condo overviews.
The Fresh Pond Greenway condos are at 773 Concord Avenue, Cambridge Mass 02138.
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