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$1,299,999

45 Thorndike, Boston MA 02118
Boston, MA 02118
Listed by Jason G. Mahoney Esq.
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3
Living area
2,628 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

RARE BELOW MARKET OPPORTUNITY with significant equity and cash flow upside in coming years. Renovated 3 family brick row house in Boston's desirable South End zip code of 02118, including a total of 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a total of 3,504sqft. All 3 units are rented with high performing leases. Detailed rent roll and full 2025/2026 P&L available upon request. Unit 1: 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $2,278/month (80% AMI), Unit 2: 3 bedroom, 1 bath - $1,948/month (60% AMI), Unit 3: 3 bedroom, 1 bath - $2,500/month (80% AMI). No BPDA restrictions on the sale or buyer qualifications. Rent limit restrictions (AMI percentages above) will expire in 2038, unlocking full market value rents. Full deed restriction details, including title insurance verification of 2038 expiration available upon request. Currently offered at a cap rate of ~5, with substantial upside in future years, as AMI limits increase and with the eventual expiration of deed restriction in 2038. Recent improvements include: full lead paint compliance/certification, plumbing, new indirect water heaters (2), refurbished gas boiler systems (3), reinforced masonry - basement and exterior. Completely renovated entranceway, including new front stairs, new front door and digital locking system, new entranceway paneling and lighting. New appliances (unit 1 stove and unit 2 fridge)

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73594957
Property type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 26, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.03 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Orchard Gardens
0.19 mi away · Grades -1-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
733
Student:teacher ratio
11.8:1
District
Boston
Middle
James P Timilty Middle
0.66 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
205
Student:teacher ratio
8.2:1
District
Boston
HighCharter
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School
0.45 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
348
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter (District)

Walkability

Blended score for Boston's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

94
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
18.0 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores20
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies20

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Boston, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 126 fewer days than Boston's current average of 127 days.
For reference, the median list price across 9,025 active listings in Boston right now is $80,000.

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$7,979/mo
$260,000 down
$1,039,999 loan
Principal & interest$6,745
Property tax (est.)$1,083
Home insurance (est.)$150

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