Name: Agassiz
Address: Cambridge

About the neighborhood

Agassiz offers excellent transit connections with around 10 bus lines bringing easy access to the wider area. This neighborhood features an extensive and well-maintained bicycling network, complemented by conveniently located bike share stations throughout. A wide variety of businesses, including approximately 20 restaurants, several coffee shops, a general grocery store, and a specialty market, make daily needs readily available. Education facilities such as primary and high schools are also within a short distance. Generous tree canopy coverage and several well-distributed parks add appealing greenery and inviting outdoor spaces. Positive energy can be found on its lively, dynamic streets, offering diverse entertainment and nighttime venues.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city does not necessitate use of a car since several other means of transportation are available. Most houses for sale in this neighborhood are located in areas that are particularly well-suited for those who like to get around as pedestrians; running common errands is especially convenient without needing to resort to a car, and there are also a very large number of businesses close by. Agassiz is also a very pleasant part of Cambridge for cyclists. More precisely, bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away, and the bicycling infrastructure is very well-developed. The transit service in Agassiz is moderately practical owing to 2 rapid transit stations (Porter and Harvard) with access to the Red Line, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. On the other hand, moving around by car is difficult in Agassiz as it is challenging to park, and many houses for sale are an occasionally long drive from the nearest highway.

Services

Property owners will value that wherever their house is located in Agassiz, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. In terms of food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away in this area. Furthermore, those who are fond of eating out won't have to go far in Agassiz, where over 150 restaurants and around 20 cafes are available. It is also straightforward to reach a selection of clothing stores without the need for a car.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighborhood, Agassiz is a very good option. Agassiz is quiet, as the streets are tranquil. The greenery in this part of the city is very prominent; there are about 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are very well-situated, making them very easy to access. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. Finally, there are numerous things to do in this part of the city to discover. An extensive selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with its approximately 20 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner.

Car friendly4.0

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Cycling friendly9.0

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.4

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly7.4

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk