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".
Pending
$2,295,000
76-78 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141
12beds
4,967sqft
5-9 Family
Built in 1902
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$462/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full laundry roomEat in kitchenWelcoming front porchWalk in closetsWalk out roof access
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Vineburgh / DiMella Team 857-383-3111,
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc 617-587-0100,
April Zelesnik 617-470-8354
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73434253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,967
- Total interior livable area: 4,967 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,967
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 400403
- Zoning: C-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 5-9 Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $462/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,150,300
- Annual tax amount: $13,654
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $2,295,000$462/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434253 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Contingent | $2,295,000$462/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434253 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000$462/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73434253 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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$1,547Mortgage insurance
$0Property taxes
$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
$0Utilities
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: East Cambridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kennedy-Longfellow SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Vassal Lane Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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