76-78 Thorndike St, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$2,295,000
Est. $12,943/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
Generational development opportunity in East Cambridge. The offering consists of a single family home and a 4 family with 4 2 bedroom units. There is a driveway with 2 parking spaces and new pavers leading to the rear building. The single family has a welcoming front porch, large living room, eat in kitchen and 4 beds and 2 baths. Basement has expansion potential and a full laundry room. The four family offers 4 2 bed/1 bath units with the upper floor units boasting large walk in closets. Walk out roof access and storage/laundry in both basements. Property in need of renovation and has loads of development potential. No warranties or representations as to the zoning potential of the property and it is to be sold 100% "as is"/"where is".
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2025
$2,295,000
Original listing
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,295,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,654 | $2,150,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$13,654
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,150,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
5-9 Family
Year Built
1902
Living Area
4,967 sq ft
Lot Size
0.10 acres
Stories
7
Bedrooms
12
Full Baths
6
Total Rooms
19
Investment Metrics
Units
5
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Unit 3 Rent
— · N
Unit 4 Rent
— · N
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$13,654
Assessed Value
$2,150,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Does not include basements or porches
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
15 days
Property Overview
Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1902
Bedrooms
12
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
4,967 sq ft
Total Rooms
19
Stories
7
Levels
7
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
4,967 sq ft above grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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:
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1902
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
7
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Oil
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
B-
King Open School
0.5 mi
|
#473 of 825
|
Score: 45.4
Dropped 152 spots from last year
-12.8 below state avg
437 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
0.7 mi
|
#7 of 12
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 616 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
235 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
Cambridgeport School
0.8 mi
|
#217 of 825
|
Score: 53.9
Improved 89 spots from last year
-4.3 below state avg
256 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.3 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
Edwards Middle
1.0 mi
High Schools
3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.2 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
Commonwealth School
1.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
East Cambridge
76-78 Thorndike St, Cambridge MA 02141
Cambridge, MA 02141
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Vineburgh / DiMella Team
Listing Office
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Office Phone
617-587-0100
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0281
Office MLS ID
NB1520
Listing Data Updated
Sep 1, 2026 8:32 AM EDT
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