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$743,000
House - Off Market

83 Thorndike Street

Cambridge, MA 02141
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2499 Sqft
$1,415,007
RealtyHop Estimate
88.67%
Since Jul 1, 2004
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Lovely Mansard Victorian conveniently located just a short walk to either Lechmere or Kendall Square "T" stops.  Sunfilled spaces with ten-foot ceilings, transom lights, and crown moldings.  Front and rear staircases offer home office or au pair flexibility.  Oak and wide pine floors.  Patio.  Newly redone exterior.  Slate and rubber roof.  Off street parking for two cars in tandem.
Unit Size
2,499Ft²
Days on Market
49 days
Land Size
0.04 acres
Price per sqft
$300
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$276
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1873

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MLSPIN #70019122)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 28, 2021 Sold to Bin Li, Wentian Lu $1,800,000
Sold to Bin Li, Wentian Lu
May 5, 2021 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $1,749,000
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Jun 3, 2004 Sold to Neil Petricone $743,000
Sold to Neil Petricone
Apr 14, 2004 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $750,000
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Mar 25, 1992 Sold to Juliet Faithful, Philip Hig... $254,250
Sold to Juliet Faithful, Philip Hig...

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1873
  • Effective Year Built: 1873
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom Count: 6
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Building Style: Conventional
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Mansard
  • Roof Cover Type: Slate
  • Floor Count: 3
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Unfinished basement
  • Basement Area: 983
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1,799
  • Total Building Area: 2,430
  • Gross Building Area: 3,599
  • Building Area: 2,430
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Heating: Hot water
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,430
  • Heating Fuel Type: Gas

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.041
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential

Ownership

  • Current Owner : LI BIN
  • Current Owner 2: LU WENTIAN
  • Previous Owner : PETRICONE NEIL
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: FAITHFULL JULIET
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: HIGONNET PHILIP
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Cambridge School District
  • Census Tract: 352102

Zoning

  • Zoning: C-1

Geography

  • Parcel: CAMB M:00024 L:00068
  • Lot: 68
  • Municipality: CAMBRIDGE
  • Latitude: 42.37
  • Longitude: -71.0816

    Address

  • Full Address: 83 Thorndike St
  • Address - House Number: 83
  • Address - Street Name: Thorndike
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Cambridge
  • Carrier Code: C030
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1744
  • Zip Code: 02141

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $11,432

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2119
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 2,193,011
  • High Value: 2,657,715
  • Low Value: 1,728,307

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $1,440,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jun 28, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $1,440,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 28, 2051

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,931,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $649,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,282,000

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 28, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 28, 2021
  • Current Sale Price: $1,800,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Quit Claim Deed (arm's length)
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 145609
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 03, 2004
  • Previous Sale Amount: $743,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: WASHINGTON TRUST MORTGAGE CO
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 28, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $1,440,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOAN
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 03, 2004
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $518,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
2 Baths
-
$730,000 May 9, 2002
$730,000 Jul 31, 2002
$222/mo
House
3 Beds
3 Baths
-
$801,000 Apr 15, 2005
$801,000 Jul 15, 2005
$149/mo
House
3 Beds
4 Baths
-
$800,000 Apr 14, 2009
$800,000 Aug 21, 2009
$8,333,333/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$575,000 Apr 11, 2013
$575,000 Jun 20, 2013
$210/mo
House
5 Beds
1 Bath
-
$665,000 May 14, 2005
$665,000 Aug 15, 2005
$381/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$705,000 Jan 20, 2020
$705,000 Mar 16, 2020
$396/mo
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
-
$899,999 Jul 31, 2023
-
$501/mo
House
3 Beds
2 Baths
-
$779,000 Aug 12, 2023
-
$533/mo
House
2 Beds
2 Baths
-
$739,000 Mar 9, 2023
-
$359/mo
Condo
3 Beds
1 Bath
-
$749,000 May 30, 2023
-
$520/mo
In Contract
House
2 Beds
1 Bath
-
$888,000 Sep 12, 2023
-
$430/mo
Condo
3 Beds
3 Baths
-
$850,000 Oct 18, 2023
-
$1,324/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 83 Thorndike Street built and last sold?
The property at 83 Thorndike Street was built in 1873 and last sold on Jun 28, 2021 for $1,800,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 83 Thorndike Street is $1,766,490.
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