Open Houses, Sat, Dec 13th at 11-1pm & Sun, Dec 14th from 12-2pm. This is Cambridge's best value! Corner 1 bedroom / 1 bath unit in well-managed Thorndike Place. Minutes to Kendall, MIT, & Lechmere, Inman Square and more, this home offers a combination of rarely available features. Accessible through your own direct entrance, enjoy the open living & dining space with an enclosed porch - perfect for relaxing in the warming months. Plus, take immediate advantage of your very own in-unit washer/dryer, updated heating system & water heater, good closet space (+ additional private storage), a large, common roof deck, and GARAGE PARKING! Come see it before its gone!
CondoProperty Type
1986Year Built
$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ilya Jacob Rasner• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Bright, sunny over-sized living room. Private deck off dining area; IKEA kitchen cabinetry; central air, in-unit washer/dryer, newly painted, newly tiled bath, windows recently replaced; deeded parking with elevator to garage and common roof deck; private storage, bike room;. AND Support the local butcher, fishmonger, baker, barber, shoe repair. Walk to grocery, Galleria, MIT, Kendall Sq. Cinema, Inman Sq. dining, Lechmere T, bike to Harvard;few minute walk MGH shuttle/bus to BWH/Longwood Area.
MLS PIN #70225670
Sep 16, 2005
Sold
$325,000
$440/sq ft
Aug 3, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2005
Listed
$330,000
$447/sq ft
Ultra large, open and modern 1BR condo with a private patio off dining area (sliders), oversized living space (a wall of windows) and private entrance. What's more? It has it all... A deeded garage parking space, a W/D in unit, common roof deck and Air Conditioning... This home is also a short walk to Kendall Square / MIT, its movie theater and numerous eateries.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,565 (+28.8%)
$239,700 + $335,800
$575,500
2025
$4,319 (+10.0%)
$680,100
2024
$3,926 (+7.6%)
$663,100
2023
$3,650 (+3.5%)
$622,800
2022
$3,527 (+4.4%)
$595,800
2021
$3,379 (+2.9%)
$577,600
2020
$3,284 (+4.0%)
$571,100
2019
$3,158 (+2.5%)
$531,600
2018
$3,081 (+5.2%)
$489,800
2017
$2,928 (+12.5%)
$451,100
2016
$2,602 (+1.7%)
$372,300
2015
$2,558 (+2.7%)
$327,100
2014
$2,491 (−2.3%)
$297,200
2013
$2,549 (+6.7%)
$294,300
2012
$2,390 (+4.0%)
$281,800
2011
$2,299
$281,800
2010
$2,299 (+6.9%)
$281,800
2009
$2,151
$284,500
Tax history for 217 Thorndike St #109
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,565 (+28.8%)
$239,700 + $335,800
$575,500
2025
$4,319 (+10.0%)
$680,100
2024
$3,926 (+7.6%)
$663,100
2023
$3,650 (+3.5%)
$622,800
2022
$3,527 (+4.4%)
$595,800
2021
$3,379 (+2.9%)
$577,600
2020
$3,284 (+4.0%)
$571,100
2019
$3,158 (+2.5%)
$531,600
2018
$3,081 (+5.2%)
$489,800
2017
$2,928 (+12.5%)
$451,100
2016
$2,602 (+1.7%)
$372,300
2015
$2,558 (+2.7%)
$327,100
2014
$2,491 (−2.3%)
$297,200
2013
$2,549 (+6.7%)
$294,300
2012
$2,390 (+4.0%)
$281,800
2011
$2,299
$281,800
2010
$2,299 (+6.9%)
$281,800
2009
$2,151
$284,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
401014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Deck - Exterior
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 738
StructureType: Low-Rise
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
Security Features: Intercom
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,491
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $298
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
Location Information
Directions: Cambridge Street to Fulkerson to Thorndike
UnparsedAddress: 217 Thorndike St # 109, Cambridge MA 02141
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, University
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 401014
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 25, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Joseph A Campbell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Dracut Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dracut, MA • 02141
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$515,000 – $623,000
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