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$2,600 Total Monthly Price

140 Thorndike St

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Cambridge, MA 02141

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 1,004 SF

About This Property

Large one bedroom that can be used as a two bed just a few blocks away from the vibrant Kendall Square/MIT,with easy access to public transportation at both Lechmere and Kendall Stations. The brand new kitchen offers new shaker cabinetry,granite countertops and all new stainless appliances. Rear yard is available for relaxing outdoors in the warmer months. Unit can be accessed from the front entrance or rear private deck. Bike storage is provided in the basement space. Heat and water is included in the rent. Priced for immediate occupancy. This incomparable opportunity is a must see!

140 Thorndike St is a townhome located in Middlesex County and the 02141 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cambridge School District attendance zone.

Location
140 Thorndike St, Cambridge,
MA 02141
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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.

Learn more about living in Cambridge 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
140 Thorndike St is within 19 minutes or 1.0 miles from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
235 Students
Attendance Zone
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
286 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,096 Students
Attendance Zone
Little Flower Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Advent School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
194 Students
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 140 Thorndike St. 140 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: 8 min 0.4 mi
Kendall Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Union Square
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 6 min 2.1 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 2.7 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
South Station
Drive: 6 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 140 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
90 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 140 Thorndike St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Cambridgeside Galleria
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Bunker Hill Mall
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
140 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 2.7 mi
140 Thorndike St has 5 parks within 2.7 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 1.1 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
140 Thorndike St has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.1 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
140 Thorndike St is 13.5 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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