31 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$478,000
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,040
Sq Ft
$460
Price/Sq Ft
1913
Year Built
Condominium
Type
6
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 1, 2005 • MLS# 70166090 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $495,000
Final Sale Price: $478,000
Difference: $17,000 (-3.4%)
Performance Metrics
96.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $476
Sale $/sq ft: $460
This property sold for $460 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.4% below the original asking price.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Elegant and spacious condo just a short walk to Porter Square. High ceilings. Oversize windows. Hardwood floors. Period detail. Large eat-in kitchen with corian counters. Large common garden. Private, locked storage room as well as common bicycle storage. Common laundry facilities.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73537977
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 18, 2026
$3,650
MLS #73537977 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72845715
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Previously Sold
Oct 14, 2021
$872,000
MLS #72845715
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Sold
Jul 29, 2005
$478,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Apr 1, 2005
$495,000
Original listing
Agent: John Petrowsky Office: Hammond Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $1,456 $397,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,456
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$341
Per month
Assessed Value
$397,800

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1913
Living Area 1,040 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $1,456
Assessed Value $397,800

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $341
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures No Pets
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 7 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1913
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,040 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1913
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 mi | #105 of 825 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 mi | #246 of 346 | Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.6 mi | #46 of 352 | Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.1 mi | #238 of 825 | Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 mi | #66 of 352 | Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #104 of 352 | Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.8 mi | #207 of 352 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.1 mi | #119 of 352 | Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 mi | #205 of 346 | Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood

31 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent John Petrowsky
Listing Office Hammond Real Estate
Office Phone 617-497-4400
Agent MLS ID BB901252
Office MLS ID BB1745
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:21 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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