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83 Thorndike Street, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$1,800,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,430
Sq Ft
$741
Price/Sq Ft
0.04
Acres
1873
Year Built
2
Parking
11
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 5, 2021 • MLS# 72826113 Copied! • Updated Jun 28, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,749,000
Final Sale Price: $1,800,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+2.9%)
Performance Metrics
102.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $720
Sale $/sq ft: $741
This property sold for $741 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$741/sq ft
Area Average
$418/sq ft
Difference
+77.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Gracious and sunny, this 1873 Mansard Victorian home is a historic beauty in the heart of East Cambridge, a short walk to Kendall square, T stations, shops & restaurants. Full of character with 10’ tall ceilings, grand entry foyer with a curving staircase, ornate cornices, wood mantels and original pine or oak floors. The foyer leads to generous formal living & dining rooms and a large kitchen which opens up to the patio/yard area under a pergola for summer shades. The 2nd floor, with front and back stairs, houses 3 bedrooms 2 baths and admits beautiful natural light. The upper floor, formerly 2 bedrooms, is now an open family room with Mansard windows and a full bathroom. Unfinished basement offers terrific potential for expansion. Park 2 cars in driveway. Well-built and well-cared by the current owners, it is open to a world of design possibilities to elevate its beauty, design to your dreams and create its future story.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73523357
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 24, 2026
$6,850
MLS #73523357 - Active
Sold
Jun 28, 2021
$1,800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 5, 2021
$1,749,000
Original listing
Agent: Sandrine Deschaux Office: RE/MAX Destiny

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
21 $8,189 $1,361,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,189
Tax Year 21
Assessed Value
$1,361,900

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 2,430 sq ft
Lot Size 0.04 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s), None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, First Floor
Features Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Features Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio, Covered
Features Carport, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $8,189
Assessed Value $1,361,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Re Without Res. Exemption. Decorative Fireplaces Only.
Exclusions None. Pool Table Included Unless Requested Otherwise.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Does not include 983 sf unfinished basement
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 12 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,430 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Room Details

First Floor

Dining Room
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding
Kitchen
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom3
Flooring - Wood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Master Bedroom
Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood

Third Floor

Bedroom4
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom3
Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Wood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entry Hall
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio, Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station, University
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
1.0 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
1.4 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
2.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
3.0 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.
3.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
4.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
King Open School
0.5 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
2.0 mi
Grades 01-06
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
0.3 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
0.5 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
1.6 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
2.8 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
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
Farr Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
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Neighborhood

East Cambridge

83 Thorndike Street, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sandrine Deschaux
Agent MLS ID BB804351
Office MLS ID BB9927
Listing Data Updated Jun 28, 2021 3:06 PM 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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