73 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Property Records

Middlesex County and Cambridge City property record for 73 Thorndike St, Cambridge, MA 02141

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6,129 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,173 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$2,780,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$16,302 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-90

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-90
Alternative APN
  • CAMB M:00024 L:00090

Interior

Units4 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area6,129 sqft Living Area
Gross Area9,192 sqft
1st Floor Area2,482 sqft
Basement Area2,170 sqft
Unfinished Basement2,170 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,173 sqft (0.142 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address73 THORNDIKE ST
CityCAMBRIDGE
StateMA
Zip02141-1744
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal Lot Number90
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Township / Civil DivisionCAMBRIDGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract352102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Cambridge Historic District
listed 1983 · 119 contributing resources · NRIS 83000797

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address228 PARK AVE S, NEW YORK, NY 10003-0103
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 12, 2016
Deed Document Number201978309
Deed Book / Page72737 / 242
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCAMBRIDGE MA
Recording DateJun 10, 2019
Property Address73 THORNDIKE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141-1744
Document Number72737-242
Book / Page072737 / 000242
Instrument DateJun 5, 2019
Instrument78309
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12,676.80
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address28 JAMESON RD NEWTON MA 024582601, NEWTON, MA 02458-2601

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Cambridge City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityCambridge City
Unified School DistrictCambridge School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$16,302.00 (+7.91%)$2,567,300 (+0.6%) Land $967,700 Building $1,599,600
2024$15,107.00 (+0.73%)$2,551,900 (-0.29%) Land $989,300 Building $1,562,600
2023$14,997.00$2,559,200 Land $989,300 Building $1,569,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCAMBRIDGE WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 118,214 people · EPA ID MA3049000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead8 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Netafy
Fixed Wireless
641 / 143
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Starry, Verizon.

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