5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

Arlington, MA 02474

$965,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,800 Sq. Ft.
$536 / Sq. Ft.
1,800
Sq. Ft.
$536
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Second and third floor condo located in highly sought-after E. Arlington, just off Mass Ave & convenient to Alewife T-Station & Minuteman & Alewife Greenway Bike Paths. Built in 1908, this home blends charm & character w/modern updates of renovations in 2005. The main level welcomes you w/a gas FP in the LR, formal DR featuring a built-in cc, & versatile FR/office designed to meet the demands of today’s WFH lifestyle. The bright & sunny kitchen, along w/adjacent pantry, plus conveniently located...Second and third floor condo located in highly sought-after E. Arlington, just off Mass Ave & convenient to Alewife T-Station & Minuteman & Alewife Greenway Bike Paths. Built in 1908, this home blends charm & character w/modern updates of renovations in 2005. The main level welcomes you w/a gas FP in the LR, formal DR featuring a built-in cc, & versatile FR/office designed to meet the demands of today’s WFH lifestyle. The bright & sunny kitchen, along w/adjacent pantry, plus conveniently located laundry in back hall, a private balcony overlooking fenced in yard, & a ½ BA, add practicality to this level. The 3rd flr has 3 spacious BRs & a FB, as well as extra storage space. Additional amenities include C/A, Nest thermostats & smoke detectors, & an electric car charger in the garage. Situated close to the Cambridge line, you’ll enjoy the proximity to Magnolia Playground, Thorndike Field & Dog Park, the Community Garden & the array of shops & restaurants that make this community special.
  1. Listed by Lynne Lowenstein • Advisors Living - Arlington

Property Details for 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Style
2/3 Family
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
Unit Placement
Upper

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Arlington, Lynne Lowenstein

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, JT Kelly Team

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LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2023 03:14 PM

Property Details for 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

StatusSold
MLS #73169724
Days on Market6
Taxes$9,792 / year
HOA Fees$278 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1908
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Arlington, Lynne Lowenstein

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, JT Kelly Team

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Building Information for 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

Building/Complex5 Thorndike Street CondominiumFloor2Stories2Residences2Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1908

Payment Calculator

$6,360 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,266

Property Taxes

$816

HOA Dues

$278

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Property Information for 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1800.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 2005
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hardy
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Balcony, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 177.4375
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.916666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.111111
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.166666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.5
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.75
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 34.020833
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.75
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.916666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 41.805555
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Hardwood,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.166666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.833333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 146.625
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.75
  • Dining Room Level: Main,Second
  • Dining Room Width: 11.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 120.069444
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 10.833333
  • Family Room Level: Main,Second
  • Family Room Width: 11.083333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 137.0625
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.75
  • Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Kitchen Width: 10.75
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10'1X8'2"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 153.729166
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.75
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.083333
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: 1. Sellers reserve the right to accept an offer prior to the deadline. 2. To suit the needs of the sellers,the living room is being used as the dining room and the dining room is being used as the living/playroom.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:001.A B:0001 L:0005.2,4556860
  • Assessments: $873,500
  • Book: 69399
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Complex Name: 5 Thorndike Street Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$843,400Total-
Tax Record2024$8,932 ($744 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,321 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,321 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built1908ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:001.A B:0001 L:0005.2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Thorndike Street, Unit 2

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hardy Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

International School of Boston
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Arlington, Lynne Lowenstein

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