5 Thorndike St Unit 1 Arlington, MA 02474
East Arlington Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,152
Sq Ft
1908
Built
About This Home
As of August 2022A rare 2-level condo available for under $500k in desirable East Arlington. Designed with an inviting layout - large foyer leads to a classic staircase and central hall. Open living room and formal dining room sit off nicely away from the entrance. Large modern kitchen with full-sized butler's pantry and views to the back yard. Master bedroom is quietly separated on the second level. A direct stair leads to a private basement with workshop, bike area and full laundry room. This home is ideally heated by a new steam boiler and cooled with a separate central AC system. Features garage parking plus an additional tandem space. Thorndike is a quiet tree-lined one-way street a stones throw from Cambridge and Alewife T station. Magnolia Park and Thorndike Field are down the block, and the Hardy School may be the top-rated elementary school on the Red Line. Offers reviewed after Tuesday 3pm.
Last Buyer's Agent
Michael Bloomer
Leading Edge Real Estate License #449541086
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,971
Year Built
1908
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Other Agent: 2.50
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1908
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Bedroom 2: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor
- Dining Room: First Floor
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Steam
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 1
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
- No Units: 2
- Unit Building: 1
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 26, 2015
Closed on
Oct 9, 2015
Sold by
Herbert Paul L and Herbert Laura A
Bought by
Kimpel Joseph M and Bayse Catherine M
Seller's Agent
Chris Young
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Bloomer
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
9.81%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$308,375
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 2009
Sold by
Murphy Beth L
Bought by
Klock-Herbert Laura A and Herbert Paul L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,500
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Omalley Samuel Brendan and Omalley Theresa Marie
Bought by
Murphy Beth L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $515,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $347,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $352,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $520,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $412,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $336,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $282,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $52,875 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2022 08/15/22 | Sold | $650,000 | -4.3% | $564 / Sq Ft |
| 06/20/2022 06/20/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/08/2022 06/08/22 | For Sale | $679,000 | +31.8% | $589 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2015 10/09/15 | Sold | $515,000 | +9.8% | $447 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2015 09/04/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/26/2015 08/26/15 | For Sale | $469,000 | -- | $407 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,971 | $740,100 | $0 | $740,100 |
| 2024 | $7,137 | $673,900 | $0 | $673,900 |
| 2023 | $7,826 | $698,100 | $0 | $698,100 |
| 2022 | $7,743 | $678,000 | $0 | $678,000 |
| 2021 | $7,459 | $657,800 | $0 | $657,800 |
| 2020 | $7,165 | $647,800 | $0 | $647,800 |
| 2019 | $6,584 | $584,700 | $0 | $584,700 |
| 2018 | $6,264 | $516,400 | $0 | $516,400 |
| 2017 | $5,907 | $470,300 | $0 | $470,300 |
| 2016 | $5,024 | $392,500 | $0 | $392,500 |
| 2015 | $4,911 | $362,400 | $0 | $362,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Eric Pearlman
E
Seller's Agent in 2022
Eric Pearlman
Jon Whitney
(508) 320-0142
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
-
Merullo Peoples Team
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Merullo Peoples Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 520-4638
2 in this area
125 Total Sales
-
Chris Young
C
Seller's Agent in 2015
Chris Young
Compass
(617) 593-3166
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Michael Bloomer
Leading Edge Real Estate
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71895290
APN: ARLI-000001A-000001-000051
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