Conveniently located nr Kendall Square, Mit & Biotech hub, this corner 2 br 1.5 ba penthouse allows phenomenal light -- thru central skylit & SW windows -- and privacy w/treetop or open view. Open and versatile plan w/ living, dining, kitchen + family/library room. Lots of wall space for art or shelves. Rear Brs with dble closets. In-unit W/D. Comfort and peace of mind of Modern bldg w/ A/C, elevator, garage + storage. New HVAC. New roof & comm deck. Prof. managed.
Modern, well-designed & sun-splashed penthouse in booming East Cambridge with views of Boston skyline, a short walk to T "Kendall". Front: wide, bright open L-shaped living and dining with skylight and space ideal for library or study. Back: Oversized master bedroom with a wall of closets. 1.5 baths. Good sized 2nd bed. And: Professionally managed building w/ elevator, roof deck, central air, in-unit W/D, storage and garage space. This one has it all!
Public Records
Dec 15, 1999
Sold
$220,000
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 27, 1988
Sold
$179,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 26, 1988
Sold
$179,000
$154/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$108,600
2025
$5,513 (+7.5%)
$868,200
2024
$5,128 (+13.3%)
$866,300
2023
$4,527 (+4.5%)
$772,500
2022
$4,331 (+4.0%)
$731,600
2021
$4,165 (+5.0%)
$712,000
2020
$3,965 (+4.0%)
$689,600
2019
$3,812 (+2.5%)
$641,800
2018
$3,719 (+3.4%)
$591,300
2017
$3,598 (+1.9%)
$554,400
2016
$3,530 (+1.7%)
$505,000
2015
$3,470 (+2.9%)
$443,700
2014
$3,371 (+0.2%)
$402,300
2013
$3,364 (+6.6%)
$388,500
2012
$3,155 (−0.3%)
$372,100
2011
$3,166
$388,000
2010
$3,166 (+6.9%)
$388,000
2009
$2,963
$391,900
Tax history for 217 Thorndike St #305
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$108,600
2025
$5,513 (+7.5%)
$868,200
2024
$5,128 (+13.3%)
$866,300
2023
$4,527 (+4.5%)
$772,500
2022
$4,331 (+4.0%)
$731,600
2021
$4,165 (+5.0%)
$712,000
2020
$3,965 (+4.0%)
$689,600
2019
$3,812 (+2.5%)
$641,800
2018
$3,719 (+3.4%)
$591,300
2017
$3,598 (+1.9%)
$554,400
2016
$3,530 (+1.7%)
$505,000
2015
$3,470 (+2.9%)
$443,700
2014
$3,371 (+0.2%)
$402,300
2013
$3,364 (+6.6%)
$388,500
2012
$3,155 (−0.3%)
$372,100
2011
$3,166
$388,000
2010
$3,166 (+6.9%)
$388,000
2009
$2,963
$391,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.