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$4,000 Total Monthly Price

171 Thorndike St Unit 2

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Cambridge, MA 02141

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,200 sq ft

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    Available Sep 1

171 Thorndike St Unit 2
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Available Sep 1

Huge Duplex 3 bedroom with Central A/C- walking distance to Kendall Sq, MIT, Lechmere -Available 9/1 -New Kitchen -Central A/C -Dishwasher -Granite and SS Appliances - Laundry in Basement -Hardwood Floors -Lots of Closet Space -Parking available at additional cost -No Smoking Date Available: 9/1 Olympus Realty Partners Move-In Costs Fees: Last Month Rent: $4,000 First Month Rent: $4,000

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

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Last Month Rent
        Charged per unit.
        $4,000
      • First Month Rent
        Charged per unit.
        $4,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Condo Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities

Contact

  • Listed by Peter Koskores | Olympus Realty Partners LLC
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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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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
171 Thorndike St Unit 2 is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
215 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
317 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
244 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
6 Students
Nearby
Little Flower Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.5 mile from 171 Thorndike St Unit 2. 171 Thorndike St Unit 2 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 4.9 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lechmere Station
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Kendall Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Union Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Community College Station
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
North Station
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Back Bay
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Lansdowne
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Boston
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 4.9 mi
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
Active
Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 171 Thorndike St Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
174-180 Somerville Ave
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Cambridgeside
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
171 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Museum of Science
 Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Boston African American National Historic Site
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
171 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Museum of Science, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Boston African American National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Shriners Children's Boston
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
171 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Cambridge Health Alliance which is 1.0 miles away and a 20 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 27 min 13.4 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 17.8 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 31 min 19.0 mi
171 Thorndike St Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 19.0 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 13.4 miles away and a 27 minute drive.

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