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218 Thorndike # 203B, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$685,000
Est. $4,367/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
732
Sq Ft
$936
Price/Sq Ft
1986
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 9, 2026 • MLS# 73498699 Copied!

About this home

Set in the heart of vibrant East Cambridge, this bright and sunny second-floor condo offers an exceptional blend of comfort, convenience, and city living. The thoughtfully designed layout includes 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, with the bedroom featuring generous closet space and new carpet. Everyday comfort is enhanced by in-unit laundry, central air conditioning, and one garage parking space. Set within a professionally managed, well-maintained building, this condo offers unbeatable access to Kendall Square, MIT, Cambridgeside, Landmark Kendall Square Cinema and public transportation, including the Red Line at Kendall/MIT and the Green Line at Lechmere.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PENG WENZHE & YU ZHENG
Mailing Address 43 STAAF RD, SAUGUS, MA, 01906

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style TWO-FLOORS

Tax Information

Assessed Value $819,700
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $4,803
CPA Surcharge 3% ($127)
Estimated Annual Tax $4,930

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $819,700 $819,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 25, 2025 $1 83889/0362
Nov 18, 2024 $100 83482/0522
Jul 16, 2024 $700,000 83005/0245
May 28, 2024 $10 82812/0079
May 22, 2024 $1 82799/0025
Mar 29, 2024 $100 82613/0145
Jan 11, 2024 $100 82387/0463
Oct 13, 2023 $1 82094/0247
Aug 9, 2023 $100 81872/0208
Jul 11, 2023 $1 81756/0348
May 18, 2023 $1 81547/0133
May 12, 2023 $760,000 81527/0461
Jun 9, 2022 $764,000 80252/0293
Jun 6, 2022 $861,000 80233/0540
Nov 19, 2021 $750,000 79185/0517
Oct 15, 2021 $630,000 78923/0150
Jun 21, 2021 $825,000 78055/0595
Apr 16, 2021 $810,000 77538/0530
Oct 23, 2020 $795,000 75974/0066
Sep 19, 2017 $235,000 699950/0581
Aug 14, 2017 $850,000 69769/0037
Mar 29, 2017 $1 69069/0031
Nov 23, 2016 $715,000 68466/0165
May 17, 2016 $595,000 67262/0447
Jan 29, 2016 $1 66743/0451
Jan 30, 2015 $455,000 64855/0141
Sep 2, 2014 $460,000 64174/0030
Apr 7, 2014 $484,000 63459/0522
Apr 5, 2013 $332,000 61550/0398
Aug 31, 2012 $303,000 59897/0085
Nov 24, 2010 $1 55900/0471
Aug 4, 2008 $340,500 51533/0021
Nov 9, 2007 $326,000 50336/0318
Jan 13, 2006 $1 46818/0309
Jun 1, 2005 $310,000 45300/0592
Aug 12, 2004 $377,900 43506/0587
Feb 3, 2004 $1 41946/0294
Aug 4, 2003 $275,000 40301/0467
Aug 2, 2001 $270,000 33382/0492
Aug 27, 1999 $93,000 30592/0061
Jun 2, 1999 $116,000 30250/0167
Aug 7, 1998 $75,000 28943/0240
Jun 3, 1998 $187,000 28663/0418
Jan 1, 1998 $164,000 00000/0000
Aug 29, 1997 $154,000 27624/0053
Aug 1, 1997 $141,000 27537/0335
Apr 9, 1997 $57,900 27198/0356
Sep 30, 1993 $110,000 23714/0511
Jun 1, 1992 $127,100 22086/0269
May 15, 1992 $394,000 22039/0129
Jul 16, 1987 $172,500 18384/0040
Jul 10, 1987 $209,975 18755/0628
Jul 10, 1987 $167,900 18308/0447
Jul 10, 1987 $166,843 18308/0443
Jul 10, 1987 $164,210 18308/0455
Jul 10, 1987 $143,375 18308/0435
Jul 10, 1987 $137,098 18308/0439
Feb 24, 1987 $60,000 17889/0489

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,020 732
Year built 1,986 1,986
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1986
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
732 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1986
Living Area 732 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Entry Hall, Elevator

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Other
Features Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof + Access Rights

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $4,405
Assessed Value $660,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range
Interior Features: Entry Hall, Elevator
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1986
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Other
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof + Access Rights
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Under, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

218 Thorndike # 203B, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.7 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.2 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Peter Elementary School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.7 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.2 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.7 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.2 mi | #500 of 824 | Score: 44.7
Dropped 179 spots from last year
-13.5 below state avg
391 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.7 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
< 0.1 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.2 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.5 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
0.2 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.8 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 07-12
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Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $336/mo
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Property History

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Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 14, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Apr 12, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$685,000
Original listing
Agent: Gina Brennan Office: C. Brendan Noonan & Co.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 14, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
Apr 9, 2026 New Listing Added $685,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$936

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,405 $660,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,405
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$336
Monthly
Assessed Value
$660,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gina Brennan
Listing Office C. Brendan Noonan & Co.
Agent MLS ID BB800692
Office MLS ID BB2134
Listing Data Updated Apr 28, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
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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