34-36 Thorndike Street, Arlington MA 02474
Arlington, MA 02474 • East Arlington
$1,050,000
Est. $6,424/month
Open House Schedule
02
Aug
Sunday, August 2
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
About this home
Great East Arlington location! Classic two-family home featuring high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, just blocks from the Alewife T subway station. Both units are vacant, offering flexibility for redevelopment, investors, or owner-occupants. The property includes separate entrances, separate gas and electric metering, and good basement ceiling height. A large two-car garage (roof 2012) and a sizable yard are exceptional features for this sought-after neighborhood. Main roof 2014. Conveniently located near Magnolia Playground, Thorndike Field, the Minuteman Bikeway, Capitol Square's shops and restaurants, and Arlington's Fox Library. Easy access to Cambridge, Boston, and everything that defines East Arlington. Sold as-is. Any offers Tuesday, August 4 at 10 am (per seller instructions).
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Property History
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Property Timeline
Showing Instructions Updated
Jul 31, 2026
New showing requirements
Showing Instructions Updated
Jul 30, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Jul 29, 2026
$1,050,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 07/30/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 07/29/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,050,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,975 | $1,028,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,975
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,028,600
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1915
Living Area
2,398 sq ft
Lot Size
0.09 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
11
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
Steam, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-up Attic, Heated Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Wood
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
5
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,975
Assessed Value
$1,028,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Original Electrical Wiring Noticeable In Basement Ceiling. 1st Floor Bay Window Near Driveway Could Potentially Be Removed Similar To Home 2 Houses To The South To Improve Driveway. Currently One Gas Hot Water Heater Appears To Heat Water For Both Units.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,398 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,398 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Wood
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
5
Parking Features:
Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Arlington School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.5%
Low
0.4%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.1%
Emergency
5.0% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Lesley Ellis School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-07
St. Agnes Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
A
Hardy School
0.3 mi
|
#116 of 824
|
Score: 58.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
+-0 above state avg
382 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
A-
Thompson Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#201 of 824
|
Score: 54.9
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
537 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
Arlington Children's Center
1.2 mi
Grades PK-K
Menotomy Preschool
1.2 mi
100 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
John A Bishop School
1.7 mi
|
#52 of 824
|
Score: 62.2
Improved 10 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
375 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Brackett School
2.0 mi
|
#120 of 824
|
Score: 58.0
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
394 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
2.3 mi
|
#180 of 824
|
Score: 56.0
Dropped 38 spots from last year
-2.2 below state avg
448 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A+
Cyrus E Dallin School
2.7 mi
|
#39 of 824
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 181 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
390 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
2 schools
A+
Gibbs School
0.6 mi
|
#31 of 352
|
Score: 60.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
529 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Ottoson Middle School
2.2 mi
|
#4 of 352
|
Score: 65.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
+7 above state avg
963 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
High Schools
1 school
Arlington Catholic High School
1.1 mi
17 sports
• 1,412 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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East Arlington
34-36 Thorndike Street, Arlington MA 02474
Arlington, MA 02474
Listing Information
Listing Agent
David W. Ledwig
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Office Phone
781-862-2600
Agent MLS ID
B8000714
Office MLS ID
AN6216
Listing Data Updated
Aug 2, 2026 6:20 AM EDT
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