NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Thorndike St Unit 2 Arlington, MA 02474

East Arlington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $964,000 - $1,210,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$278/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 21, 2023

Last sale price $965,000 $536 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,864/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Hardy Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Waldo Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Second and third floor condo located in highly sought-after E. Arlington, just off Mass Ave & convenient to Alewife T-Station & Minuteman & Alewife Greenway Bike Paths. Built in 1908, this home blends charm & character w/modern updates of renovations in 2005. The main level welcomes you w/a gas FP in the LR, formal DR featuring a built-in cc, & versatile FR/office designed to meet the demands of today’s WFH lifestyle. The bright & sunny kitchen, along w/adjacent pantry, plus conveniently located laundry in back hall, a private balcony overlooking fenced in yard, & a ½ BA, add practicality to this level. The 3rd flr has 3 spacious BRs & a FB, as well as extra storage space. Additional amenities include C/A, Nest thermostats & smoke detectors, & an electric car charger in the garage. Situated close to the Cambridge line, you’ll enjoy the proximity to Magnolia Playground, Thorndike Field & Dog Park, the Community Garden & the array of shops & restaurants that make this community special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Lowenstein

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/12/2023

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

J.T. Kelly

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $278 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Cellulose Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Hardy Elementary School
  • Ottoson Middle School
  • Arlington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:001.A B:0001 L:0005.2,4556860

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance
  • 2 Units
  • 5 Thorndike Street Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,792

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$278 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, High Speed Internet
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Wine Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154.111111
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 144.5
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 177.4375
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 34.020833
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 41.805555
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Hardwood, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Pedestal Sink
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Dining Room Area: 146.625
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 120.069444
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 137.0625
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Area: 153.729166
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Y
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1800
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN1921
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 527.22
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 536.11
  • MAIN SO: BB5522
  • Insulation: Cellulose - Fiber

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Balcony, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 277.5
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:001.A B:0001 L:0005.2,4556860
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 233
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9792
  • Tax Book Number: 69399

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Arlington High
  • Elementary School: Hardy
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Nov 21, 2023
Sold by
Quimby Robert M and Kaley Marisa P
Bought by
Hofrichter Lee H and Rudel Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Lynne Lowenstein
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
J.T. Kelly
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$965,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.69%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$1,096,898

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$131,898
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$727,000
Outstanding Balance
$714,293
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$382,605

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2005
Sold by
Omalley Samuel Brendan and Omalley Theresa Marie
Bought by
Botnen Kristin and Chen Winston S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,650
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Hofrichter Lee H $965,000 None Available
Botnen Kristin $450,771 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hofrichter Lee H $727,000
Previous Owner Botnen Kristin $359,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Sold $965,000 +1.7% $536 / Sq Ft
10/18/2023 10/18/23 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2023 10/12/23 For Sale $949,000 +26.2% $527 / Sq Ft
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Sold $752,000 +7.6% $418 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2017 04/18/17 For Sale $699,000 -- $388 / 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 $9,995 $928,000 $0 $928,000
2024 $8,932 $843,400 $0 $843,400
2023 $9,792 $873,500 $0 $873,500
2022 $9,690 $848,500 $0 $848,500
2021 $9,338 $823,500 $0 $823,500
2020 $8,970 $811,000 $0 $811,000
2019 $8,075 $717,100 $0 $717,100
2018 $7,694 $634,300 $0 $634,300
2017 $7,262 $578,200 $0 $578,200
2016 $6,176 $482,500 $0 $482,500
2015 $6,043 $446,000 $0 $446,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynne Lowenstein

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lynne Lowenstein

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (781) 603-6260

    10 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Lynne Lowenstein
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  • J.T. Kelly

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    J.T. Kelly

    Keller Williams Realty

    (617) 777-0248

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    J.T. Kelly
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chris Young

    Compass

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Sandy Rosen

    Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73169724

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ARLI-000001A-000001-000052

Massachusetts Middlesex County Arlington 02474 East Arlington

5 Thorndike St Unit 2, Arlington, MA

This home is located at 5 Thorndike St Unit 2, Arlington, MA 02474 since 12 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,096,898, approximately $609 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 5 Thorndike St Unit 2 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Hardy Elementary School, Ottoson Middle School, and Arlington High School.

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