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151 Thorndike St, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$769,000
Est. $4,885/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,337
Sq Ft
$575
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1870
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
1
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 12, 2026 • MLS# 73485953 Copied!

About this home

Contractor / Developer Opportunity in desirable East Arlington. Single family Cape on R2 zoned lot in need of extensive renovation. The existing home offers approximately 1,337 square feet with 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bath, plus basement laundry, enclosed rear porch, and fenced backyard. Steps to the Minuteman Bike Path, Magnolia Park, and Thorndike Dog Park, and less than a 10-minute walk to the Alewife Red Line T station. Property sold as-is. Seller makes no representations. Buyer to conduct their own due diligence. Neighboring two-family property at 155 Thorndike St also offered for sale.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,337 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Open House Schedule

14
Mar
Saturday, March 14
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
15
Mar
Sunday, March 15
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 1,337 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $9,562
Assessed Value $887,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

151 Thorndike St, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Arlington School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.5% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.1% Emergency
↓ 5.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Lesley Ellis School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-07
St. Agnes Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades K-08
A
Hardy School
0.3 mi | #116 of 824 | Score: 58.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
+-0 above state avg
382 students Diverse
Grades K-05
A-
Thompson Elementary School
0.9 mi | #201 of 824 | Score: 54.9
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
537 students Diverse
Grades K-05
Arlington Children's Center
1.2 mi
Grades PK-K
Menotomy Preschool
1.2 mi
100 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
John A Bishop School
1.8 mi | #52 of 824 | Score: 62.2
Improved 10 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
375 students Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Brackett School
1.9 mi | #120 of 824 | Score: 58.0
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
394 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
2.3 mi | #180 of 824 | Score: 56.0
Dropped 38 spots from last year
-2.2 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A+
Cyrus E Dallin School
2.6 mi | #39 of 824 | Score: 63.2
Improved 181 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
390 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Gibbs School
0.8 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
529 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Ottoson Middle School
2.2 mi | #4 of 352 | Score: 65.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
+7 above state avg
963 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
Arlington Catholic High School
1.2 mi
17 sports • 1,412 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Mar 12, 2026
New showing requirements
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 12, 2026
$769,000
Original listing
Agent: Joanne McDonnell Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 12, 2026 New Listing Added $769,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
1 days
Price per Sq Ft
$575

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $9,562 $887,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,562
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$887,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joanne McDonnell
Listing Office RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Agent MLS ID BB901530
Office MLS ID AN8908
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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