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131 Thorndike St

131 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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About 131 Thorndike St Cambridge, MA 02141

Experience Cambridge living at 131 Thorndike St. This community is located in the East Cambridge area of Cambridge. From amenities to availability, the professional leasing team is available to help you find your perfect new place. Come see 131 Thorndike St today.

131 Thorndike St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Location
131 Thorndike St, Cambridge,
MA 02141
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Cambridge

Cambridge, situated along the Charles River, combines academic excellence with historic charm. As home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the city maintains a strong intellectual presence while offering diverse neighborhood experiences. Harvard Square features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and local cafes, while Kendall Square has emerged as a global technology and research center. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Charles River Esplanade and Fresh Pond Reservation, which provides 162 acres of walking trails around a glacial lake. The city offers various housing styles, from preserved Victorian buildings in Mid-Cambridge to contemporary apartments in East Cambridge, with concentrated residential areas near Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square.

The rental market in Cambridge reflects high demand, with current average rents at $3,297 for one-bedroom apartments (up 3.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
131 Thorndike St is within 19 minutes or 1.0 miles from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Attendance Zone
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
244 Students
Nearby
Little Flower Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Boston Children's School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.4 mile from 131 Thorndike St. 131 Thorndike St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.8 miles or 10 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lechmere Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Kendall Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Union Square
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Community College Station
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
North Station
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
South Station
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi

Walkability Near 131 Thorndike St Cambridge, MA 02141

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100 / 100

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Soundscore™
67 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 131 Thorndike St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Cambridgeside
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Bunker Hill Mall
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
131 Thorndike St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Science
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Boston National Historical Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
131 Thorndike St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Museum of Science, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Public Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
131 Thorndike St has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 13.5 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 18.0 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 31 min 18.9 mi
131 Thorndike St has 3 military bases within 18.9 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.5 miles away and a 27 minute drive.
 
 
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131 Thorndike St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

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Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

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131 Thorndike St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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