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78 Thorndike St

78 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA, 02474

YEAR BUILT

1917

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,002-1,092 sqft

Description

78 Thorndike St is located in Arlington, Massachusetts, near the intersection of College Avenue and Boston Avenue. This spot offers a mix of neighborhood charm and access to local amenities. The nearby Mystic River provides a lovely setting for outdoor activities or leisurely strolls. The low-rise building consists of one story and has 6 condominium units. Constructed in 1917, the units range from 1,002 to 1,092 square feet. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, providing enough space for comfortable living. Prices for these units range from $435,000 to $455,000. The units come with several amenities that enhance living here. Residents can enjoy a golf course, a bike path, and a swimming pool. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks and tennis courts. Public transportation options are also within reach. Dining options abound nearby with places like Maria's Pizza, Za Restaurant, and Arlington Restaurant & Diner. These eateries provide a variety of choices for meals, whether for dining in or takeout. The building’s location makes it easy to explore local favorites. The architecture of the building reflects its 1917 construction, adding historical character. The unit layouts cater to modern living while maintaining a cozy feel. With a solid balance of convenience and comfort, this location appeals to many buyers.

Building ImageMLS ID #71537947
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78 Thorndike St

78 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA, 02474

YEAR BUILT

1917

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

6

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,002-1,092 sqft

Description

78 Thorndike St is located in Arlington, Massachusetts, near the intersection of College Avenue and Boston Avenue. This spot offers a mix of neighborhood charm and access to local amenities. The nearby Mystic River provides a lovely setting for outdoor activities or leisurely strolls. The low-rise building consists of one story and has 6 condominium units. Constructed in 1917, the units range from 1,002 to 1,092 square feet. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, providing enough space for comfortable living. Prices for these units range from $435,000 to $455,000. The units come with several amenities that enhance living here. Residents can enjoy a golf course, a bike path, and a swimming pool. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks and tennis courts. Public transportation options are also within reach. Dining options abound nearby with places like Maria's Pizza, Za Restaurant, and Arlington Restaurant & Diner. These eateries provide a variety of choices for meals, whether for dining in or takeout. The building’s location makes it easy to explore local favorites. The architecture of the building reflects its 1917 construction, adding historical character. The unit layouts cater to modern living while maintaining a cozy feel. With a solid balance of convenience and comfort, this location appeals to many buyers.

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Description

78 Thorndike St is located in Arlington, Massachusetts, near the intersection of College Avenue and Boston Avenue. This spot offers a mix of neighborhood charm and access to local amenities. The nearby Mystic River provides a lovely setting for outdoor activities or leisurely strolls. The low-rise building consists of one story and has 6 condominium units. Constructed in 1917, the units range from 1,002 to 1,092 square feet. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, providing enough space for comfortable living. Prices for these units range from $435,000 to $455,000. The units come with several amenities that enhance living here. Residents can enjoy a golf course, a bike path, and a swimming pool. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks and tennis courts. Public transportation options are also within reach. Dining options abound nearby with places like Maria's Pizza, Za Restaurant, and Arlington Restaurant & Diner. These eateries provide a variety of choices for meals, whether for dining in or takeout. The building’s location makes it easy to explore local favorites. The architecture of the building reflects its 1917 construction, adding historical character. The unit layouts cater to modern living while maintaining a cozy feel. With a solid balance of convenience and comfort, this location appeals to many buyers.

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Total sold0 Sold
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Unit Availability

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78 Thorndike St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 11100221752013-08-21
MLS#: 71537947 		Closed$455,000
Unit 78781092211252008-08-14
MLS#: 70742343 		Closed$430,000
Unit 01 - 7801 - 78100221892005-03-17
MLS#: 70127220 		Closed$435,000
Unit 01 - 78
01 - 78

2 Beds

1 Baths

1002 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2005-03-17Closed$435,000
MLS#: 70127220
Days On Market89
Unit 1
1

2 Beds

1 Baths

1002 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2013-08-21Closed$455,000
MLS#: 71537947
Days On Market75
Unit 78
78

2 Beds

1 Baths

1092 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2008-08-14Closed$430,000
MLS#: 70742343
Days On Market125
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Amenities

One of the standout features of 78-80 Thorndike St. is the terrific array of amenities available to residents. Picture yourself relaxing on a beautiful Sunday afternoon by the pool or making new friends while playing tennis. For those who enjoy staying active, the nearby bike path is perfect for your daily outdoor excursions. You'll appreciate the convenience of public transportation, which makes commuting a breeze, and with parks and a golf course nearby, there’s never a shortage of outdoor fun.

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Amenities Description

One of the standout features of 78-80 Thorndike St. is the terrific array of amenities available to residents. Picture yourself relaxing on a beautiful Sunday afternoon by the pool or making new friends while playing tennis. For those who enjoy staying active, the nearby bike path is perfect for your daily outdoor excursions. You'll appreciate the convenience of public transportation, which makes commuting a breeze, and with parks and a golf course nearby, there’s never a shortage of outdoor fun.

Parking
Parking
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Locker
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Concierge
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Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
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Fitness Center
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Amenities

Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Storage

Storage

Pool

Pool

Policies

As with any home, understanding building policies is crucial. At 78-80 Thorndike St., there are some restrictions to be aware of—though the focus is on maintaining a harmonious living environment. The community is keen on fostering a safe and enjoyable place to live for all of its residents.

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)
78 Thorndike St--
215 Massachusetts Ave$639/sqft.$2 /sqft.
320 Rindge Ave$762/sqft.$2 /sqft.
318 Rindge Ave$705/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Brickworks Condominiums$705/sqft.$3 /sqft.
52 Victoria St$700/sqft.$5 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

78 Thorndike St is located in , Arlington, with 36+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

Hardy

B
Public|Grades KG–5
52 Lake St|0.32 miles away

International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
45 Matignon Rd|0.5 miles away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|0.58 miles away

Gibbs School

A-
Public|Grades 6–6
41 Foster St|0.71 miles away

Lesley Ellis School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
41 Foster St|0.71 miles away

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-
Public|Grades PK–6
21 Notre Dame Ave|0.79 miles away
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Schools

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Description

78 Thorndike St is located in , Arlington, with 36+ schools available within a 2-mile radius. Families benefit from convenient access to nearby educational institutions supporting daily routines. Short travel distances help reduce commute time for students. This education-friendly location enhances overall community appeal.

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

Matignon High School

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

Gibbs School

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

Lesley Ellis School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
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

Thompson

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

Wild Rose Montessori School

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

Fayerweather Street School

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

West Somerville Neighborhood

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

Cambridge Friends School

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

Vassal Lane Upper School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
197 Vassal Ln|1.10 Miles Away

John M Tobin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
197 Vassal Ln|1.10 Miles Away

St Agnes School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
39 Medford St|1.12 Miles Away

Arlington Catholic High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
16 Medford St|1.14 Miles Away

Winn Brook

B
Public|Grades KG–4
97 Waterhouse Rd|1.15 Miles Away

Belmont High School

A
Public|Grades 9–12
221 Concord Ave|1.19 Miles Away

Mary Lee Burbank

A
Public|Grades KG–4
266 School St|1.38 Miles Away

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|1.47 Miles Away

St Raphael School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
516 High St|1.51 Miles Away

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|1.52 Miles Away

Arlington High School

B+
Public|Grades 9–12
869 Massachusetts ...|1.57 Miles Away

Menotomy Preschool

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
869 Massachusetts ...|1.57 Miles Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|1.58 Miles Away

Roger E Wellington

A
Public|Grades PK–4
121 Orchard St|1.61 Miles Away

Haggerty

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
110 Cushing St|1.62 Miles Away

Brooks Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–5
388 High St|1.62 Miles Away

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

A
Public|Grades 5–8
95 Washington St|1.75 Miles Away

John a Bishop

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
25 Columbia Rd|1.77 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.81 Miles Away

Curtis-Tufts

--
Public|Grades 11–12
437 Main St|1.81 Miles Away

Brackett

B+
Public|Grades KG–5
66 Eastern Ave|1.93 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.96 Miles Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|1.99 Miles Away

Transit

With nearby public transportation, 78 Thorndike St offers strong connectivity across Arlington. Access to Bus, Metro, Tram, Rail within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

144 Mystic St opp Rangely Rd

1.46 miles away|29 min walk

160 Main St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

201 Mystic St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

238 High St opp Essex St

1.82 miles away|35 min walk
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Description

With nearby public transportation, 78 Thorndike St offers strong connectivity across Arlington. Access to Bus, Metro, Tram, Rail within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

144 Mystic St opp Rangely Rd

1.46 miles away|29 min walk

160 Main St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

196 Boston Ave opp Stoughton St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

201 Mystic St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

238 High St opp Essex St

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

244 Pleasant St opp Brunswick Rd

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

260 Massachusetts Ave

0.52 miles away|11 min walk

263 Highland Ave

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

294 Mystic St opp Beverly Rd

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

300 Winthrop St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

305 Winthrop St

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

375 Acorn Park Dr

0.58 miles away|12 min walk

385 Concord Ave

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

396 Concord Ave

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

55 George St opp Wedgemere Rd

1.68 miles away|33 min walk

61 Aberdeen Ave

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

700 Huron Ave

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

799 Concord Ave

0.95 miles away|19 min walk

905 Massachusetts Ave

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Aberdeen Way

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Huron Ave

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Alewife

0.28 miles away|6 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path East

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path South

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

Alewife - Buses Alewife Path

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Alewife - Cambridgepark Dr Alewife Brook Pkwy

0.38 miles away|8 min walk

Alewife - Russell Field

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Alewife - Steel Place Alewife Brook Reserve

0.33 miles away|7 min walk

Ball Square

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

1.63 miles away|32 min walk

Belmont

1.75 miles away|34 min walk

Belmont St @ Cushing St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Belmont St @ Falmouth St

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ Langdon Ave

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

Belmont St @ Marlboro St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ Prentiss St

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ School St

1.93 miles away|38 min walk

Belmont St @ St. Mary's St

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ Sullivan Rd

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Belmont St @ Woodleigh Rd

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

Blanchard Rd @ Hamilton Rd

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

Blanchard Rd @ Merrill Ave

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

Blanchard Rd @ Normandy Ave

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

Blanchard Rd opp Merrill Ave

0.96 miles away|19 min walk

Boston Ave @ Arlington St

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

Boston Ave @ Harris Rd

1.28 miles away|25 min walk

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78 Thorndike St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

12.8%

15–29 Years

27.06%

30–44 Years

28.6%

45–59 Years

15.01%

60+ Years

16.54%

Commute

27.46%

Transit

5.53%

Walk

40.56%

Drive

4.54%

Bike

Housing Ownership

35.39%

Owner Occupied

64.61%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
25.62%
Multi Family
3.76%
Single Person
36.71%
Multi Person
63.29%

Average Income

Household:$10,921,176.02 /yr

Individual:$6,424,990.09 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.55%
High School College10.65%
Diploma2.31%
Post Graduate40.4%
Others14.09%
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Education

Diploma2.31%
Post Graduate40.4%
Others14.09%
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