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76-78 Thorndike St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141 • East Cambridge
$2,295,000
Est. $12,943/month
12
Beds
6
Baths
4,967
Sq Ft
$462
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1902
Year Built
2
Parking
12
Days on Market
Pending Listed Sep 23, 2025 • MLS# 73434253 Copied! • Updated Jun 30, 2026

About this home

Generational development opportunity in East Cambridge. The offering consists of a single family home and a 4 family with 4 2 bedroom units. There is a driveway with 2 parking spaces and new pavers leading to the rear building. The single family has a welcoming front porch, large living room, eat in kitchen and 4 beds and 2 baths. Basement has expansion potential and a full laundry room. The four family offers 4 2 bed/1 bath units with the upper floor units boasting large walk in closets. Walk out roof access and storage/laundry in both basements. Property in need of renovation and has loads of development potential. No warranties or representations as to the zoning potential of the property and it is to be sold 100% "as is"/"where is".

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Property History

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Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2025
$2,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Vineburgh / DiMella Team Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2025
$2,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Vineburgh / DiMella Team Office: Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $13,654 $2,150,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,654
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,150,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 5-9 Family
Year Built 1902
Living Area 4,967 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 12
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 19

Investment Metrics

Units 5
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Unit 3 Rent — · N
Unit 4 Rent — · N
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $13,654
Assessed Value $2,150,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Does not include basements or porches
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
5-9 Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1902
Bedrooms
12
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
4,967 sq ft
Total Rooms
19
Stories
7
Levels
7

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1902
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 7

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
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.
3.5 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
2.9 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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East Cambridge

76-78 Thorndike St, Cambridge MA 02141

Cambridge, MA 02141

Listing Information

Listing Agent Vineburgh / DiMella Team
Listing Office Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Office Phone 617-587-0100
Agent MLS ID TEAM0281
Office MLS ID NB1520
Listing Data Updated Jun 30, 2026 2:24 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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