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East Cambridge Development Opportunity
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$2,295,000
Pending

76-78 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Single family and four-family property with development potential.

Property Size4,967 SF
Lot Size0.10 Acres
Days on Market211

Property Features for 76-78 Thorndike St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 4,967 SF
Lot size 0.10 Acres
Property subtype Investment

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $13,654

Building Details

Building Size 4,967 SF
Year Built 1902
Stories 7
Units 5
Listed By: April Zelesnik
Source: Elliman
Added: Mar 10 Changed: Sep 30 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 5:28PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of April Zelesnik

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This East Cambridge property presents a generational development opportunity, featuring a single-family home and a four-family building. The four-family building contains four units, each with two bedrooms. The single-family home includes a welcoming front porch, a large living room, and an eat-in kitchen, as well as four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The basement offers expansion potential and includes a full laundry room. The upper floor units in the four-family building feature large walk-in closets. The property includes walk-out roof access and storage/laundry facilities in both basements. A driveway with two parking spaces and new pavers leads to the rear building. The property requires renovation and offers significant development potential. The property is sold "as is"/"where is".

Key Highlights

  • Generational development opportunity in East Cambridge.
  • Includes a single family home and a four‑family building.
  • Four‑family building contains four 2‑bedroom/1‑bath units.

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$116,442
Cap Rate
5.07%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,328,840 $2.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,663,457 $1.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,293,800 $1.3M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,967 SF
Gross rent
$220.5K $44.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.8K −$1.78/SF
EGI
$211.7K $42.62/SF
− OpEx
−$95.3K −$19.18/SF
NOI
$116.4K $23.44/SF
Area
Cambridge, MA
Vacancy
4.00%
Lease Rate
$44.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,328,840
Cap Rate 7%
$1,663,457
Cap Rate 9%
$1,293,800

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.66M
$1.46M – $1.94M (±1% cap)
NOI $116,442 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.07%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.83M
$3.35M – $4.47M (±1% cap)
NOI $268,052 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Nail Salon Home Appliance Store Grocery & Convenience Store Carpet & Flooring Store HVAC Service Nursing Home

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,551
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02141, MA

15,130
Population
8,128
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
74%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
0.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
25,217
Density / Sq Mi
$120,542
Median Household Income
$73,002
Median Earnings
$2,752
Median Rent
$892,600
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Single family and four-family property with development potential.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 76-78 Thorndike St Cambridge, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Generational development opportunity in East Cambridge.; Includes a single family home and a four‑family building.; Four‑family building contains four 2‑bedroom/1‑bath units.
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