133 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLDSEP 18, 2023

133 Thorndike St
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,248 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,248 sqft

$1,050,000

Last Sold: Sep 18, 2023
8% over list $975K
$841/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,541/mo*
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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from September 21, 2023
Welcome to this oasis nestled away in East Arlington steps away from the Minuteman Bikeway,Thorndike & Magnolia Fields, & the MBTA's Red Line. Enjoy all that East Arlington has to offer with it's excellent restuaraunts,cafes & shops. Nearby is Cambridge's planned Alewife Park.This project will include plazas,green space,pavillion,restoration of the Headhouse Plaza & Jerry's Pond,modernization & expansion of existing GCP site providing a world class hub for research & innovation. This hidden gem features 3 beds/1.5 baths,an open layout connecting the dining area to the chef's kitchen equipped with an abundance of granite countertops,stainless steel appliances,a multitude of cabinets,pendant lighting,recessed lighting,hardwood floors & breakfast bar. Additional features are a 2021 ductless mini-split system,rustic stone patio,1/2 bath,living & dining,a wonderful backyard,expansive driveway and garage, and a lovely mudroom.3 Bedrooms & full bath on 2nd level. This one is a must see!

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$841/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 133 Thorndike St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1248 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric DryerLaundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural Gas,DuctlessHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated WindowsDoor: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - Enclosed, PatioFencing: FencedExterior: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fruit TreesFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Storage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: Public, Dead EndNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:002.0 B:0001 L:0029, 318159

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $975,000Price Per Sqft: $841/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 30 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington
School Information
Elementary School: HardyJr High / Middle School: Gibbs/OttosonHigh School: Arlington High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1248 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4487 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 0Transaction Broker Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73146295

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Jason Niles
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Abigail Niles
Bought with: Christine Ball, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73146295

Price History for 133 Thorndike St

DatePriceEventSource
09/18/2023$1,050,000Sold
MLS PIN #73146295
08/17/2023$975,000ContingentMLS PIN #73146295
08/09/2023$975,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73146295
10/30/2015$665,100Sold
N/A
08/26/2015$659,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/06/2008$401,000Sold
N/A

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$8,857
Assessment$790,100
Home facts updated by county records

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1,961
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1,352
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Arlington

  • Trulia User
    "Lots of places to walk your dog with plenty of hills for good exercise. Local park has off-leash times for pup to roam (with your supervision of course)"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for three years and wish I didn’t. Crime, broken windshields, stolen bikes. Just like I was living in NYC in the 80’s. "
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  • Ge X.
    "Summer music event has been very well organized every year. A lot of libraries and sing along events for kids. Not to mention tons of playgrounds, parks, trails that are easily accessible to residents."
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  • Rgiulietti61
    "Excellent schools playgrounds close by. very walkable from most parts of town bike path runs through the town. Easy access to the T. Easy commute into Boston. Off major highways. Tons of restaurants from take out to dine in. Farmers market in the center During the warmer months. "
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  • Graham B.
    "Nice safe place to live. Good schools and transport network to the various middle and high schools. High school is about to be rebuilt. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "Arlington center is lovely, historic, convenient and a perfect blend of suburb and city. Just too bad they blocked the red line from coming here. "
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  • Malissa B.
    "I work from home because the commute is a bit of a pain. If I do go into our Back Bay office, it can take upwards of 25 minutes to drive to Alewife station and an addition 40-60 minutes to take the T to Boston."
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  • Younia
    "Pond in downtown area. Lots of walking space. Friendly people. Diverse. Good restaurants. Wildlife. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "There really isn’t a better place in terms of density - not too dense but not completely auto-reliant. Mass transit and distribution of retail throughout neighborhoods could be better so we don’t have to use cars at all. "
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  • Allysonsaunders
    "There are many dog owners frequently walking dogs. We are also a couple of blocks from the mystic river with a beautiful natural walk way that is very popular with dog walkers."
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  • Jennifer_27
    "Very easy. Live on an ultra quiet side street but it’s just minutes from Rte. 2 and 128, and 20 minutes from 93. "
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  • Lakshmiswethadri
    "Public transport is not that great. Bus facility is ok. But the are is good for living. It shld be good if we get train facility from here"
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  • Shawn T.
    "Arlington is a beautiful and quiet suburb that is super super close to a train station that’ll take you straight into Boston. You get that nice quiet suburb feel with easy access to the city"
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  • Shawn T.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. Although they usually own their house or apartment. Finding an apartment that allows dogs and is affordable is very difficult/almost impossible in all of Boston, and Arlington is no exception."
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  • Sarah B.
    "Easy! I work 15 minutes away by car and hit no major traffic. If i need to get downtown I can walk to Alewife, Davis, or pick up a bus."
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  • Cscott1381
    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
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  • Jrcallinan
    "I have owned dogs in this neighborhood for the last 15 years and love the fact that there are parks to run off leash and many other dog owners. "
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  • Meagon B.
    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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  • Dbuiiock50913
    "I've lived in the area for 3 years. Neighbors are friendly, playground and splash pad are good for the kids, close by the commuter rail and 5m walk to nearest buses going to Arlington Center, Cambridge, or Alewife. "
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  • Joy M.
    "I’m visiting a clients home and this is my first time in Arlington. I love it, it seems like a really nice town and a good place to live if you want to start a family or are a in college or are just living by urself"
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  • Jordan
    "Arlington is a really beautiful town that is huge and obnoxiously overpriced. Traffic from Arlington to Boston is ridiculous and in general the town is pretty boring."
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  • Lou.villirilli
    "Very safe, lots of parks, schools, etc. Very family friendly. Low crime rate, very few bars/liquor stores. Overall it’s a veddy nice. "
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  • Michelle R.
    "My commute is very easy as I work in this town as well that being said there is public transportation to get you anywhere you need"
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  • Cassie H.
    "Lots of dog owners live here, and there are many well-kept paths and walkways and parks to enjoy, including an enclosed dog park. People generally pick up after their dogs and respect the lease laws."
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  • Josh
    "Bicycle to Woburn. Backroads most of the way. Traffic is not too bad. There can be some glass on the roads, so watch out for that. "
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  • Cassie H.
    "My neighborhood has access to the bus, the T and a bike path. I often drive or take the bike path to commute."
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  • Cfmoran
    "We have community events, porchfest was the last one ... everybody gets along and the neighborhood is special "
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  • Empaloalto
    "I have lived here for 14 years, with and without kids. Super family friendly neighborhood, nice walking distance to all the important things. Very safe and comfortable."
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  • ErinB
    "Walking distance to two awesome parks, including one of the most beautiful parks in the Boston area, with a view of the city. Walking distance to great schools, restaurants, stores, and several grocery stores."
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  • Nels
    "Best possible place for dog owners and dog enthusiasts. Beautiful. And lots of great dogs to observe "
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  • Jordan
    "Limited off leash hours and happy to ticket. Though there are plenty of dog owners, people are pretty anti dog in general in Arlington. "
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  • Maureen L.
    "Great neighborhood! We love our neighbors who have become family! We are close to everything - easy commute into Boston with all the charm of the suburbs. "
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  • T. M. H.
    "Porch fest and town day are eventful. A lot of vendors/musicians around. It’s pretty busy at those times but also very diverse climate. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Local shop events, 5ks for local charities, many hip shops and restaurants, the Capitol Theater makes for great date night. Arlington day and porch fest!"
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  • Justinharpin
    "Beer garden on the weekend and farmers market one day a week. There’s always something going on! There’s a community garden as well "
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    "Arlington is packed and schools are becoming overcrowded, the town infrastructure is struggling to keep up with influx."
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133 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home built in 1925. This property is not currently available for sale. 133 Thorndike St was last sold on Sep 18, 2023 for $1,050,000 (8% higher than the asking price of $975,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 133 Thorndike St is $1,122,300.