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$2,780 - $3,050 Total Monthly Price
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218 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 702 SF

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Property Information

  • 2 units

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

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • High Ceilings
  • Large Bedrooms
Location Get Directions
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
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • High Ceilings
  • Large Bedrooms
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
MIT
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Cambridge College
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Suffolk University
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Bunker Hill Community College
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
218 Thorndike St is within 17 minutes or 0.9 mile from MIT. It is also near Bunker Hill Community College and Cambridge College.
Schools
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
254 Students
Attendance Zone
Kennedy-Longfellow
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
184 Students
Attendance Zone
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Street Upper School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
293 Students
Attendance Zone
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,867 Students
Attendance Zone
Little Flower Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
The Henry Buckner School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
6 Students
Nearby
Farr James F
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
Nearby
Castle School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Cambridge include Lechmere Station, located 0.6 mile from 218 Thorndike St. 218 Thorndike St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 5.0 miles or 11 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lechmere Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Kendall Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Union Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Central Square Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
East Somerville
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
North Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Porter Square
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Back Bay Station
Drive: 10 min 3.0 mi
South Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Yawkey
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi

Walkability Near 218 Thorndike St Cambridge, MA 02141

Walker's Paradise
96
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
75
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
98
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 218 Thorndike St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Twin City Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Cambridgeside Galleria
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Cobble Hill Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
218 Thorndike St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 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
 Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum
 Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Charles River Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Boston Public Garden
 Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
218 Thorndike St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Museum of Science, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cambridge Health Alliance
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Shriners Hospital for Children - Boston
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
218 Thorndike St has 3 hospitals within 1.9 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 13.4 mi
US Military Reservation
Drive: 32 min 17.9 mi
218 Thorndike St is 13.4 miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including US Military Reservation.

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