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143 Thorndike St

143 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1854

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

516-867 sqft

Description

143 Thorndike Street stands in Cambridge, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street. This low-rise building has one story and gives a nice look at the surrounding area. The nearby Charles River adds to the outdoor appeal. Direct access to highways and public transportation enhances travel options. The building includes 7 condominium units, with sizes ranging from 516 to 867 square feet. It was built in 1854, showing its historic charm. Unit layouts offer both 1 and 2 bedrooms, catering to various needs. Each unit has potential for personal comfort and style. Local amenities add to daily life satisfaction. Parks and tennis courts provide recreational spaces nearby. Restaurants like Lingo Restaurant and Curry Thai offer dining options for residents. The City of Cambridge Community Schools serve families in the area. Unit prices can vary, influenced by size and floor plans. Selling trends reflect the local market, maintaining strong interest in the area. Buyers will appreciate the balance of historic architecture and modern living opportunities. This building represents a blend of unique character and approachable living. Its low-rise design fits well in the neighborhood while providing residents ease of access to urban life. Enjoy proximity to parks and dining while being close to historical attractions that define Cambridge.

Building ImageMLS ID #30805066
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143 Thorndike St

143 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141

YEAR BUILT

1854

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

516-867 sqft

Description

143 Thorndike Street stands in Cambridge, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street. This low-rise building has one story and gives a nice look at the surrounding area. The nearby Charles River adds to the outdoor appeal. Direct access to highways and public transportation enhances travel options. The building includes 7 condominium units, with sizes ranging from 516 to 867 square feet. It was built in 1854, showing its historic charm. Unit layouts offer both 1 and 2 bedrooms, catering to various needs. Each unit has potential for personal comfort and style. Local amenities add to daily life satisfaction. Parks and tennis courts provide recreational spaces nearby. Restaurants like Lingo Restaurant and Curry Thai offer dining options for residents. The City of Cambridge Community Schools serve families in the area. Unit prices can vary, influenced by size and floor plans. Selling trends reflect the local market, maintaining strong interest in the area. Buyers will appreciate the balance of historic architecture and modern living opportunities. This building represents a blend of unique character and approachable living. Its low-rise design fits well in the neighborhood while providing residents ease of access to urban life. Enjoy proximity to parks and dining while being close to historical attractions that define Cambridge.

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Description

143 Thorndike Street stands in Cambridge, near the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Vassar Street. This low-rise building has one story and gives a nice look at the surrounding area. The nearby Charles River adds to the outdoor appeal. Direct access to highways and public transportation enhances travel options. The building includes 7 condominium units, with sizes ranging from 516 to 867 square feet. It was built in 1854, showing its historic charm. Unit layouts offer both 1 and 2 bedrooms, catering to various needs. Each unit has potential for personal comfort and style. Local amenities add to daily life satisfaction. Parks and tennis courts provide recreational spaces nearby. Restaurants like Lingo Restaurant and Curry Thai offer dining options for residents. The City of Cambridge Community Schools serve families in the area. Unit prices can vary, influenced by size and floor plans. Selling trends reflect the local market, maintaining strong interest in the area. Buyers will appreciate the balance of historic architecture and modern living opportunities. This building represents a blend of unique character and approachable living. Its low-rise design fits well in the neighborhood while providing residents ease of access to urban life. Enjoy proximity to parks and dining while being close to historical attractions that define Cambridge.

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Unit Availability

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143 Thorndike St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1,1431,143860111022004-05-01
MLS#: 30805066 		Closed$287,000
Unit 11867113362003-09-24
MLS#: 30661133 		Closed$200,000
Unit 3355211562002-12-18
MLS#: 30661160 		Closed$200,100
Unit 1
1

1 Beds

1 Baths

867 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2003-09-24Closed$200,000
MLS#: 30661133
Days On Market336
Unit 1,143
1,143

1 Beds

1 Baths

860 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2004-05-01Closed$287,000
MLS#: 30805066
Days On Market102
Unit 3
3

1 Beds

1 Baths

552 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2002-12-18Closed$200,100
MLS#: 30661160
Days On Market56
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Amenities

Living at 143 Thorndike St doesn’t just mean having your own space; it opens up a world of amenities. Imagine unwinding after a long day with a game of tennis at the community court, or taking a brisk walk in one of the nearby parks. For those who value convenience, having easy highway access and public transportation options right at your doorstep adds an extra layer of appeal. Whether it’s the thrill of a morning coffee run or Saturday shopping adventures, these features set the stage for a lively and engaging lifestyle.

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Amenities Description

Living at 143 Thorndike St doesn’t just mean having your own space; it opens up a world of amenities. Imagine unwinding after a long day with a game of tennis at the community court, or taking a brisk walk in one of the nearby parks. For those who value convenience, having easy highway access and public transportation options right at your doorstep adds an extra layer of appeal. Whether it’s the thrill of a morning coffee run or Saturday shopping adventures, these features set the stage for a lively and engaging lifestyle.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
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Tennis Court(s)

Tennis Court(s)

Policies

While specific building policies aren't laid out in detail, most condo living situations lean towards fostering a respectful and harmonious environment. This usually entails rules around noise, shared spaces, and community conduct, all of which contribute to creating a peaceful setting for everyone.

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)
143 Thorndike St--
338 Hurley St$1,036/sqft.$5 /sqft.
Gore Landing Llc$1,036/sqft.$5 /sqft.
Miller's River Apartments$778/sqft.$2 /sqft.
170 Gore St.$831/sqft.$2 /sqft.
229 Hurley St$1,035/sqft.$4 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

143 Thorndike St is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|0.07 miles away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|0.18 miles away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|0.31 miles away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|0.32 miles away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|0.57 miles away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|0.62 miles away
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Schools

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Description

143 Thorndike St is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Children's School

--
Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|Less than 1 Mile Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.08 Miles Away

The Advent School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.09 Miles Away

Clarence R. Edwards Middle School

--
Public|Grades 6–8
28 Walker St|1.12 Miles Away

Park Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|1.20 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.20 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.20 Miles Away

Warren / Prescott K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
50 School St|1.22 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.26 Miles Away

Learning Project Elementary School

--
Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|1.25 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.26 Miles Away

The Newman School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|1.26 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.29 Miles Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|1.37 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|1.39 Miles Away

Kingsley Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|1.39 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.40 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.41 Miles Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|1.42 Miles Away

Charlestown High School

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
240 Medford St|1.44 Miles Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|1.51 Miles Away

Harvard / Kent Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
50 Bunker Hill St|1.51 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|1.63 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.64 Miles Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|1.65 Miles Away

Eliot K-8 School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
16 Charter St|1.68 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.69 Miles Away

St John School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
9 Moon St|1.74 Miles Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|1.74 Miles Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|1.74 Miles Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|1.79 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.81 Miles Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|1.89 Miles Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|1.90 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|1.94 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.98 Miles Away

Transit

143 Thorndike St benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Tram, Metro, Rail ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

173 Alford St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.86 miles away|36 min walk
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Transit

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Description

143 Thorndike St benefits from a network of nearby public transportation options within a 2-mile radius. Access to Bus, Tram, Metro, Rail ensures convenient travel to employment hubs and local destinations. Strong transit connectivity reduces travel time and improves daily convenience. A transit-friendly location adds value for residents and visitors alike.

121 Bunker Hill St opp Lexington St

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

125 Highland Ave

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

16 Eliot St

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

173 Alford St

1.79 miles away|35 min walk

235 Highland Ave

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

263 Highland Ave

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

285 Tremont St

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

454 Broadway

1.34 miles away|26 min walk

45 Beacon St

0.97 miles away|19 min walk

51 Bow St

1.02 miles away|20 min walk

529 Main St

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

0.86 miles away|17 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Adams St @ Lowney Way

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Alford St @ Main St

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Alford St @ MBTA Charlestown Garage

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

Alford St @ MWRA Pump Station

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.45 miles away|28 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

0.51 miles away|10 min walk

Amory Street

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Aquarium

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Aquarium - State St opp McKinley Sq

1.83 miles away|36 min walk

Aquarium - State St (South)

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

Aquarium - Surface Rd @ State St

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Aquarium - Waterfront and New England Aquarium

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Arlington

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (East)

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Arlington St (West)

1.5 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Elevator Boylston St

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington - Public Garden

1.48 miles away|29 min walk

Arlington St @ Isabella St

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

Arlington St @ Saint James Ave

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

Assembly

1.57 miles away|30 min walk

Assembly - Foley St

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Assembly - Revolution Dr

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Atlantic Ave

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Central St

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Commercial Wharf

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ Milk St

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Atlantic Ave @ State St-Marriott Hotel

1.92 miles away|37 min walk

Back Bay

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Back Bay - 167 Dartmouth St

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

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Transit

Back Bay - Clarendon St Buses (North)

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

Here are the transit types you can find at this stop,

1.66 miles away|32 min walk

The Neighbourhood: East Cambridge

East Cambridge is a compact, historic neighborhood in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area mixes older structures with new commercial development and small green parks near streets. Local shops, cafes, and varied restaurants line busy roads and quiet side streets. The district offers basic amenities like grocery stores, schools, and health clinics within walking distance. The area provides public transit options and regular bus service for commuters and visitors. The district has bike lanes and clear walking routes that connect to job centers and riverside paths. This district makes errands and daily commuting manageable.

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Neighbourhood Description

East Cambridge is a compact, historic neighborhood in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The area mixes older structures with new commercial development and small green parks near streets. Local shops, cafes, and varied restaurants line busy roads and quiet side streets. The district offers basic amenities like grocery stores, schools, and health clinics within walking distance. The area provides public transit options and regular bus service for commuters and visitors. The district has bike lanes and clear walking routes that connect to job centers and riverside paths. This district makes errands and daily commuting manageable.

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143 Thorndike St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

9.72%

15–29 Years

35.29%

30–44 Years

28.84%

45–59 Years

11.84%

60+ Years

14.32%

Commute

22.07%

Transit

22.8%

Walk

25.06%

Drive

8.32%

Bike

Housing Ownership

30.54%

Owner Occupied

69.46%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
25.05%
Multi Family
3.41%
Single Person
35.46%
Multi Person
64.54%

Average Income

Household:$10,480,211.35 /yr

Individual:$6,681,645.74 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.59%
High School College8.74%
Diploma2.57%
Post Graduate39.68%
Others16.42%
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Education

Diploma2.57%
Post Graduate39.68%
Others16.42%
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