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83 Thorndike Street, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141
$6,950
Est. $235/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,430
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
1,800
Lot Sq Ft
1873
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
17
Days on Market
Active Listed May 24, 2026 • MLS# 73523357 Copied!

About this home

Move in Date - Sep 1st move in date 2026 - Gracious and Sunny Single family house in the heart of East Cambridge, a short walk to Kendall square, T stations, shops & restaurants. Full of character with 10’ tall ceilings, grand entry foyer with a curving staircase, ornate cornices, wood mantels and original pine or oak floors. The foyer leads to generous Dining rooms and a large kitchen which opens up to the patio/yard area under a pergola for summer shades. The 2nd floor, with a front and back stairs, houses 3 bedrooms 2 baths and admits beautiful natural light. The upper floor is an open floor plan with a full bathroom. Park 1 car in the driveway. No pet, No Smoking, and No Party !!!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LI BIN & WENTIAN LU
Mailing Address 83 THORNDIKE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02141

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning C-1
Style CONVENTIONAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $2,003,700

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $598,500 $1,405,200 $2,003,700 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 28, 2021 $1,800,000 78117/0209

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2018.

Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 3,599 2,430 ✗
Year built 1,873 1,873 ✓
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,430 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Entry Level
3

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 2,430 sq ft
Lot Size 1,800 sq ft
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric, Natural Gas, Central, Ductless
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry First Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

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Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
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Laundry: First Floor, In Unit
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1873
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Central, Ductless
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Exterior & Lot

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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
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Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, T-Station, University

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Neighborhood

83 Thorndike Street, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.0 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.4 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
3.0 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
4.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.5 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
2.0 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.3 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.5 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.6 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.8 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.2 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
May 24, 2026
$6,950
Original listing
Agent: Jay Liu Office: Jiang Hua Liu

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 24, 2026 New Listing Added $6,950 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

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Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jay Liu
Listing Office Jiang Hua Liu
Agent MLS ID BB815575
Office MLS ID AN4756
Listing Data Updated May 28, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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