NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Thorndike St Unit 303 Cambridge, MA 02141

East Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $636,000 - $695,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
572 Sq Ft
1986 Built

Last Sold July 15, 2020

Last sale price $560,000 $979 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,066/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tile Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Ahern Field

About This Home

As of July 2020

Modern, renovated 1 bedroom condominium between Kendall Square and East Cambridge. Features include a modern galley kitchen with a dishwasher, skylights and a dining area outside of the kitchen, There are (new) gleaming floors throughout. There are high ceilings, laundry in the unit, central air and a private balcony. There is 1 garage space included in the rent. There is a common roof deck.

Last Listed By

Karim Deghmane

Chase Realty Listed on: 05/11/2020

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,776

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile Flooring

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane Water Heater

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,776

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 961.54
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Unit Building: 303
  • Unit Level: 3
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 3
  • No Living Levels: 3
  • Main Lo: AN1733
  • Main So: AN1733
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 572.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Unit Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Assigned, Deeded
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Propane Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Bike Path, Public School, T-Station
  • HOA Fees: 272.91
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Elevator, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Flood Insurance, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: Thorndike Place Condominiums

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 474700.00
  • Page: 541

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2729.35
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 401026

Multi Family

  • No Units: 59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Li Shangzhong
Bought by
Li Shangzhong and Lin Meina
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$673,309

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2020
Closed on
Jun 13, 2020
Sold by
Yi Robert S
Bought by
Li Shangzhong
Seller's Agent
Karim Deghmane
Chase Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karim Deghmane
Chase Realty
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.72%
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2017
Sold by
Im Connie and Yi Robert S
Bought by
Yi Robert S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2011
Sold by
Mit
Bought by
Im Connie and Yi Robert S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1987
Sold by
Far V Ltd Ptrnshp
Bought by
Mass Institute Of Tech

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Li Shangzhong -- None Available
Li Shangzhong -- None Available
Li Shangzhong $560,000 None Available
Li Shangzhong $560,000 None Available
Yi Robert S -- --
Yi Robert S -- --
Im Connie $291,000 --
Im Connie $291,000 --
Mass Institute Of Tech $123,710 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Li Shangzhong $448,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Off Market $2,900 -- --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $560,000 +1.8% $979 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 For Sale $550,000 -- $962 / 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 $3,776 $594,700 $0 $594,700
2024 $3,386 $572,000 $0 $572,000
2023 $3,245 $553,700 $0 $553,700
2022 $3,137 $529,900 $0 $529,900
2021 $2,781 $475,400 $0 $475,400
2020 $2,730 $474,700 $0 $474,700
2019 $2,627 $442,200 $0 $442,200
2018 $2,566 $408,000 $0 $408,000
2017 $2,416 $372,300 $0 $372,300
2016 $2,282 $326,500 $0 $326,500
2015 $2,245 $287,100 $0 $287,100
2014 $2,190 $261,300 $0 $261,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Karim Deghmane

    Chase Realty

    (617) 202-3815

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Karim Deghmane
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72656230

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000034-000000-000141-000303B

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02141 East Cambridge

218 Thorndike St Unit 303, Cambridge, MA

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This home is located at 218 Thorndike St Unit 303, Cambridge, MA 02141 since 11 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $673,309, approximately $1,177 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 218 Thorndike St Unit 303 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Community Charter School of Cambridge.

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