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5 Thorndike St

5 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA, 02474

YEAR BUILT

1908

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,152-1,800 sqft

Description

5 Thorndike St sits in Arlington, near the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street. The building enjoys a location in the E. Arlington neighborhood, close to various shops and eateries. The Mystic River also flows nearby, enhancing the area’s charm. The building stands as a low-rise structure with 2 stories. Construction wrapped up in 1908, giving the building character and history. It contains 6 condominium units with sizes ranging from 1,152 to 1,800 square feet. The units have options of 2 or 3 bedrooms, catering to different living arrangements. Prices for units range from $752,000 to $965,000. This range reflects the varying sizes and layouts that buyers can consider. The local market activity shows some interesting trends, with units positioned well for interested buyers in the area. The property offers many amenities like bike paths and easy highway access. Public transportation options enhance commuting ease for residents. Nearby parks and recreational spaces allow for outdoor activities and relaxation. Local spots include Hardy Elementary School and quick dining options like Maria's Pizza. Notable landmarks nearby include the Alewife T-Station and the Minuteman & Alewife Greenway Bike Paths. Magnolia Playground and Thorndike Field & Dog Park are ideal for play and leisure. The building enriches the community with convenient access to such facilities, contributing to an active neighborhood atmosphere.

Building ImageMLS ID #73169724
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5 Thorndike St

5 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA, 02474

YEAR BUILT

1908

# STORIES

2

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,152-1,800 sqft

Description

5 Thorndike St sits in Arlington, near the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street. The building enjoys a location in the E. Arlington neighborhood, close to various shops and eateries. The Mystic River also flows nearby, enhancing the area’s charm. The building stands as a low-rise structure with 2 stories. Construction wrapped up in 1908, giving the building character and history. It contains 6 condominium units with sizes ranging from 1,152 to 1,800 square feet. The units have options of 2 or 3 bedrooms, catering to different living arrangements. Prices for units range from $752,000 to $965,000. This range reflects the varying sizes and layouts that buyers can consider. The local market activity shows some interesting trends, with units positioned well for interested buyers in the area. The property offers many amenities like bike paths and easy highway access. Public transportation options enhance commuting ease for residents. Nearby parks and recreational spaces allow for outdoor activities and relaxation. Local spots include Hardy Elementary School and quick dining options like Maria's Pizza. Notable landmarks nearby include the Alewife T-Station and the Minuteman & Alewife Greenway Bike Paths. Magnolia Playground and Thorndike Field & Dog Park are ideal for play and leisure. The building enriches the community with convenient access to such facilities, contributing to an active neighborhood atmosphere.

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Description

5 Thorndike St sits in Arlington, near the intersection of Broadway and Medford Street. The building enjoys a location in the E. Arlington neighborhood, close to various shops and eateries. The Mystic River also flows nearby, enhancing the area’s charm. The building stands as a low-rise structure with 2 stories. Construction wrapped up in 1908, giving the building character and history. It contains 6 condominium units with sizes ranging from 1,152 to 1,800 square feet. The units have options of 2 or 3 bedrooms, catering to different living arrangements. Prices for units range from $752,000 to $965,000. This range reflects the varying sizes and layouts that buyers can consider. The local market activity shows some interesting trends, with units positioned well for interested buyers in the area. The property offers many amenities like bike paths and easy highway access. Public transportation options enhance commuting ease for residents. Nearby parks and recreational spaces allow for outdoor activities and relaxation. Local spots include Hardy Elementary School and quick dining options like Maria's Pizza. Notable landmarks nearby include the Alewife T-Station and the Minuteman & Alewife Greenway Bike Paths. Magnolia Playground and Thorndike Field & Dog Park are ideal for play and leisure. The building enriches the community with convenient access to such facilities, contributing to an active neighborhood atmosphere.

5 Thorndike St Key Stats Last 12 months

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Total sold0 Sold
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Total sold0 Sold
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5 Thorndike St Sold Listings

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 22180032402023-11-21
MLS#: 73169724 		Closed$965,000
Unit 22180032482017-06-07
MLS#: 72148640 		Closed$752,000
Unit 11115221432015-10-09
MLS#: 71895290 		Closed$515,000
Unit 11155921602009-08-24
MLS#: 70939221 		Closed$347,500
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

1 Baths

1152 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2015-10-09Closed$515,000
MLS#: 71895290
Days On Market43
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

1 Baths

1559 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2009-08-24Closed$347,500
MLS#: 70939221
Days On Market60
Unit 2
2

3 Beds

2 Baths

1800 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2023-11-21Closed$965,000
MLS#: 73169724
Days On Market40
Unit 2
2

3 Beds

2 Baths

1800 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2017-06-07Closed$752,000
MLS#: 72148640
Days On Market48
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Amenities

Living at 5 Thorndike comes with a host of exciting amenities that enhance everyday life. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, there's a lovely bike path nearby, perfect for morning rides or evening strolls. Plus, the convenience of highway access means getting around is a breeze. Public transportation is also right at your fingertips, allowing you to easily navigate the city or commute to work without stress. If you’re a nature lover, you’ll appreciate the proximity to parks where you can run, picnic, or simply breathe in the fresh air.

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Amenities Description

Living at 5 Thorndike comes with a host of exciting amenities that enhance everyday life. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, there's a lovely bike path nearby, perfect for morning rides or evening strolls. Plus, the convenience of highway access means getting around is a breeze. Public transportation is also right at your fingertips, allowing you to easily navigate the city or commute to work without stress. If you’re a nature lover, you’ll appreciate the proximity to parks where you can run, picnic, or simply breathe in the fresh air.

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Elevator(s)
Central AC
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Pool
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Fitness Center
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Balcony

Policies

As you consider making 5 Thorndike Street Condominium your home, it's essential to be aware of the communal policies. There are some restrictions in place, ensuring a peaceful living environment for all residents. This fosters harmony within the community while keeping lifestyle choices aligned with the collective expectations of the building’s occupants.

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Amenities Description

As you consider making 5 Thorndike Street Condominium your home, it's essential to be aware of the communal policies. There are some restrictions in place, ensuring a peaceful living environment for all residents. This fosters harmony within the community while keeping lifestyle choices aligned with the collective expectations of the building’s occupants.

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)
5 Thorndike St--
320 Rindge Ave$762/sqft.$2 /sqft.
318 Rindge Ave$705/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Brickworks Condominiums$705/sqft.$3 /sqft.
215 Massachusetts Ave$639/sqft.$2 /sqft.
312 Rindge Ave$860/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Hardy

B
Public|Grades KG–5
52 Lake St|0.39 miles away

International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
45 Matignon Rd|0.66 miles away

Fayerweather Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
765 Concord Ave|0.7 miles away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|0.72 miles away

Lesley Ellis School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
41 Foster St|0.8 miles away

Gibbs School

A-
Public|Grades 6–6
41 Foster St|0.8 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Hardy

B
Public|Grades KG–5
52 Lake St|Less than 1 Mile Away

International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
45 Matignon Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Fayerweather Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
765 Concord Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lesley Ellis School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
41 Foster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Gibbs School

A-
Public|Grades 6–6
41 Foster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-
Public|Grades PK–6
21 Notre Dame Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Wild Rose Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–PK
2284 Massachusetts...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Thompson

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
187 Everett St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Peabody

A
Public|Grades PK–5
70 Rindge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rindge Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
70 Rindge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Winn Brook

B
Public|Grades KG–4
97 Waterhouse Rd|1.02 Miles Away

Vassal Lane Upper School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
197 Vassal Ln|1.03 Miles Away

John M Tobin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
197 Vassal Ln|1.03 Miles Away

Belmont High School

A
Public|Grades 9–12
221 Concord Ave|1.04 Miles Away

Cambridge Friends School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5 Cadbury Rd|1.06 Miles Away

West Somerville Neighborhood

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
177 Powder House B...|1.07 Miles Away

St Agnes School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
39 Medford St|1.19 Miles Away

Arlington Catholic High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
16 Medford St|1.20 Miles Away

Mary Lee Burbank

A
Public|Grades KG–4
266 School St|1.21 Miles Away

Roger E Wellington

A
Public|Grades PK–4
121 Orchard St|1.46 Miles Away

Haggerty

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
110 Cushing St|1.48 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|1.53 Miles Away

Arlington High School

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
869 Massachusetts ...|1.58 Miles Away

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|1.59 Miles Away

Menotomy Preschool

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
869 Massachusetts ...|1.58 Miles Away

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

A
Public|Grades 5–8
95 Washington St|1.59 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|1.65 Miles Away

St Raphael School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
516 High St|1.65 Miles Away

Brooks Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
388 High St|1.77 Miles Away

John a Bishop

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
25 Columbia Rd|1.83 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.84 Miles Away

Brackett

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
66 Eastern Ave|1.86 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|1.92 Miles Away

Belmont Hill School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
350 Prospect St|1.93 Miles Away

Curtis-Tufts

--
Public|Grades 11–12
437 Main St|1.95 Miles Away

Transit

144 Mystic St opp Rangely Rd

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

201 Mystic St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

238 High St opp Essex St

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

244 Pleasant St opp Brunswick Rd

1.05 miles away|21 min walk
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Transit

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Description

144 Mystic St opp Rangely Rd

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

201 Mystic St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

238 High St opp Essex St

1.98 miles away|39 min walk

244 Pleasant St opp Brunswick Rd

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

260 Massachusetts Ave

0.61 miles away|12 min walk

263 Highland Ave

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

294 Mystic St opp Beverly Rd

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

36 Trapelo Rd

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

375 Acorn Park Dr

0.45 miles away|9 min walk

385 Concord Ave

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

396 Concord Ave

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

55 George St opp Wedgemere Rd

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

61 Aberdeen Ave

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

700 Huron Ave

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

799 Concord Ave

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

905 Massachusetts Ave

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Aberdeen Way

1.51 miles away|29 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Huron Ave

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Alewife

0.24 miles away|5 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path East

0.29 miles away|6 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path South

0.28 miles away|6 min walk

Alewife - Buses Alewife Path

0.29 miles away|6 min walk

Alewife - Cambridgepark Dr Alewife Brook Pkwy

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

Alewife - Russell Field

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Alewife - Steel Place Alewife Brook Reserve

0.26 miles away|5 min walk

Ball Square

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Belmont

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Belmont St @ Cushing St

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

Belmont St @ Falmouth St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Belmont St @ Langdon Ave

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Belmont St @ Marlboro St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Belmont St @ Oakley Rd

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Belmont St opp Payson Rd

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ Payson Rd

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ Prentiss St

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Belmont St @ School St

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

Belmont St @ St. Mary's St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Belmont St @ Sullivan Rd

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Belmont St @ Woodleigh Rd

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Blanchard Rd @ Hamilton Rd

0.76 miles away|15 min walk

Blanchard Rd @ Merrill Ave

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

Blanchard Rd @ Normandy Ave

0.75 miles away|15 min walk

Blanchard Rd opp Merrill Ave

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

Boston Ave @ Arlington St

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

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5 Thorndike St Demographics

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 13.37% are children aged 0–14, 24.64% are young adults between 15–29, 29.28% are adults aged 30–44, 15.53% are in the 45–59 range and 17.17% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 40.87% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 27.45%, walking around 4.86%, biking around 4.67%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 64.67% of units are rented and 35.33% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 25.37% are single family homes and 3.87% are multi family units. Around 37.11% are single-person households, while 62.89% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 32.06% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 10.47% have high school or college education. Another 2.25% hold diplomas while 41.45% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 13.77% with other types of qualifications.

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Demographics Description

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 13.37% are children aged 0–14, 24.64% are young adults between 15–29, 29.28% are adults aged 30–44, 15.53% are in the 45–59 range and 17.17% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 40.87% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 27.45%, walking around 4.86%, biking around 4.67%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 64.67% of units are rented and 35.33% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 25.37% are single family homes and 3.87% are multi family units. Around 37.11% are single-person households, while 62.89% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 32.06% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 10.47% have high school or college education. Another 2.25% hold diplomas while 41.45% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 13.77% with other types of qualifications.

Age Demographics

13.37% (0 - 14 years old)

24.64% (15 - 29 years old)

29.28% (30 - 44 years old)

15.53% (45 - 59 years old)

17.17% (60+ years old)

Commute

27.45%

Transit

4.86%

Walk

40.87%

Drive

4.67%

Bike

Housing Ownership

35.33%

Owner Occupied

64.67%

Rental Units

Household Types

25.37%

Single Family

3.87%

Multi Family

37.11%

Single Person

62.89%

Multi Person

Education

Bachelors Degree32.06%
High School College10.47%
Diploma2.25%
Post Graduate41.45%
Others13.77%
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Education

Diploma2.25%
Post Graduate41.45%
Others13.77%
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