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34-36 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA, 02474

5beds
2baths
2,398sqft
$1,050,000
$438price/sqft
$6,841/moest. monthly cost
$273,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Great East Arlington location! Classic two-family home featuring high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout, just blocks from the Alewife T subway station. Both units are vacant, offering flexibility for redevelopment, investors, or owner-occupants. The property includes separate entrances, separate gas and electric metering, and good basement ceiling height. A large two-car garage (roof 2012) and a sizable yard are exceptional features for this sought-after neighborhood. Main roof 2014. Conveniently located near Magnolia Playground, Thorndike Field, the Minuteman Bikeway, Capitol Square's shops and restaurants, and Arlington's Fox Library. Easy access to Cambridge, Boston, and everything that defines East Arlington. Sold as-is. Any offers Tuesday, August 4 at 10 am.

Getting Around

88
WalkingVery Walkable
50
TransitGood Transit
96
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

8/10
HardyGrades K-50.3 mi
9/10
Gibbs SchoolGrades 60.7 mi
10/10
Arlington High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1915

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Block
  • Roof: Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator,Dishwasher

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-Up Attic,Heated Attic,Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,398

Heating

  • Heating features: Steam,Oil

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,398
  • Total interior livable area: 2,398 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 318085
  • Zoning: R2

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch,Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,000 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 5
  • Parking features: Off Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Uncovered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,309$63,708
Home Insurance *$177$2,124
Property Taxes $883$10,596
Electricity $472$5,674
Total$6,841$82,092
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$234,548/yr
40% on housing$205,230/yr
45% on housing$182,426/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$438This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02474$503
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02474$496
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-05Pending sale$1,050,000
2026-07-29Listed for sale$1,050,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDavid W. Ledwig
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty - Lexington

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