NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Thorndike St Unit 301 Cambridge, MA 02141

East Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $756,000 - $1,005,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
884 Sq Ft
1986 Built

Last Sold January 27, 2021

Last sale price $785,000 $888 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,963/month

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Ahern Field

About This Home

As of March 2023

Moden top floor 2BR, 1.5B condo located at a quiet cul-de-sec available for rent starting from Feb 1st. A short walk to the innovation district & Bio-Tech hub at Kendall Square & MIT; 2 blocks to the shops & restaurants lining Cambridge St, 5 blocks to the center of Kendall Square. Enjoy gourmet kitchen with skylights, or relax with family at the 120SF private deck with view to Boston city and New Year’s Eve fireworks. Easy maintain hardwood floors throughout & brand new windows for energy efficiency. Generous walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, private storage & bike storage, all in a well maintained and professionally managed building. Convenient location allowing to live a true urban lifestyle on bike of foot; plus deeded garage parking make family short trips much easier with own cars. Common areas include elevator, lobby, & atop, large common roof deck for residents. Close to MIT, Kendall Square, Inman Square, Harvard, the Red Line & Green Line, I-93, Boston & more.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Hongyan Sun

Stonebridge Realty Listed on: 02/02/2023

Last Renter's Agent

Hongyan Sun

Stonebridge Realty Listed on: 02/02/2023

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,740

Year Built

  • Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 884 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Light Fixtures
  • Sliding Doors
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,590
  • Property Available on 4/1/23
  • Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, parking, security
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00034 L:001410301B,401026

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,740

Year Built

Built in 1986 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2023-04-01
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(12),Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: No
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 3590

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • CoOp Comp: 0
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Single Living Level
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Living Area: 884
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • MAIN LO: AN5513
  • MAIN SO: AN5513

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
  • Rent Includes: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage, Parking, Security

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:00034 L:001410301B,401026
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2023
Sold by
Guo Donghong and Yao Yunning
Bought by
Vesta Ret
Current Estimated Value
$868,477

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2021
Closed on
Jan 15, 2021
Sold by
Peshkin Melissa C
Bought by
Guo Donghong and Yao Yunning
Seller's Agent
Hongyan Sun
Stonebridge Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hongyan Sun
Stonebridge Realty
Sold Price
$2,850

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2013
Closed on
Aug 26, 2013
Sold by
Perin Constance Est
Bought by
Peshkin Melissa C
Seller's Agent
Shahan Missaghian
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Hillman Foy
Hillman Homes
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$468,750
Premium/Discount to List
$29,750
6.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 1992
Sold by
Crawley Edward F
Bought by
Perin Constance

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
8.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1987
Sold by
Far V Ltd Ptnshp
Bought by
Crawley Edward F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,500
Interest Rate
10.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vesta Ret -- None Available
Guo Donghong $785,000 None Available
Peshkin Melissa C $468,750 --
Perin Constance $140,000 --
Crawley Edward F $164,850 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Crawley Edward F $85,000
Previous Owner Crawley Edward F $131,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2023 03/18/23 Rented $3,590 0.0% --
03/04/2023 03/04/23 Under Contract -- -- --
02/02/2023 02/02/23 For Rent $3,590 +26.0% --
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Rented $2,850 0.0% --
02/03/2021 02/03/21 Under Contract -- -- --
01/28/2021 01/28/21 For Rent $2,850 0.0% --
01/27/2021 01/27/21 Sold $785,000 -1.3% $888 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2020 12/15/20 For Sale $795,000 +69.6% $899 / Sq Ft
08/26/2013 08/26/13 Sold $468,750 +6.8% $527 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2013 07/25/13 For Sale $439,000 -- $494 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,740 $746,400 $0 $746,400
2024 $4,349 $734,700 $0 $734,700
2023 $4,315 $736,300 $0 $736,300
2022 $4,147 $700,500 $0 $700,500
2021 $3,564 $609,200 $0 $609,200
2020 $3,433 $597,100 $0 $597,100
2019 $3,303 $556,000 $0 $556,000
2018 $3,224 $512,600 $0 $512,600
2017 $3,085 $475,400 $0 $475,400
2016 $2,985 $427,100 $0 $427,100
2015 $2,936 $375,500 $0 $375,500
2014 $2,718 $324,400 $0 $324,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73075550

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000034-000000-000141-000301B