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43 Linnaean Street # 35A, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Avon Hill
$695,000
Est. $4,680/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
996
Sq Ft
$698
Price/Sq Ft
1922
Year Built
45
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$20,000 Open House Listed Apr 15, 2026 • MLS# 73502044 Copied!

About this home

On an upper level of this historic Harlow building sits this spacious unit with a flexible layout for entertaining guests and working from home. Through the foyer, the spacious living room has a fireplace and French doors to the office/guest room. A large dining room is adjacent to the kitchen with white cabinets, gas cooking and stainless steel appliances. The bedroom provides 2 walk-in closets and an en-suite bath. There's also a sitting area/study alcove. Professionally managed by the reputable Renzi Bulger group, amenities of this pet-friendly & smoke-free association include a building superintendent, bike storage, a laundry room, assigned storage bin, and sprawling grassy common yard with a garden. Located just a few blocks to awarded local hotspots such as Dear Annie, Simon's, Bagelsaurus, Honeycomb Creamery, Barcelona, Giulia, The Abbey, and more. Located within a half mile radius of the Porter T Station, Harvard and Lesley campuses.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TOFT, MONICA & IVAN TOFT
Mailing Address 63 WASHBURN AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $525,500
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $3,079
CPA Surcharge 3% ($75)
Estimated Annual Tax $3,154

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $525,500 $525,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 18, 2025 $1 00175/0072
May 6, 2025 $776,244 00174/0173
Oct 15, 2024 $815,000 00173/0075
Aug 26, 2024 $785,000 00172/0186
Dec 14, 2023 $770,000 00170/0153
Nov 13, 2023 $1 00170/0100
Oct 10, 2023 $1 00170/0042
Oct 2, 2023 $1 00170/0028
May 25, 2023 $698,000 00168/0193
May 19, 2023 $1 00168/0183

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Mar 9, 2026 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
replace existing fiberglass tub/shower unit with new acrylic tub/shower unit
By Bath Fitter
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1200007
Open $11,760
May 12, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Exterior massonry restoration project as per plans by Building Conversation Associates LLC
By Statewide RM Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1162267
Closed $884,871
May 6, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate kitchen and bathroom in existing footprint. Update electrical fixtures and devices.
By Howland Company Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1162180
Open $250,529
Apr 25, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
kitchen remodeling no flooring
By Jose Garcia
Permit #qu2z-8suj:265323
Open $41,500
Apr 23, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
This work intends to stabilize the floor system above the laundry room. The scope of work is defined in the attached drawings, dated…
By Boston Masonry Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:264809
Closed $59,294
Oct 12, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
unit:1B Repair the drywall,sleeper,tile,floor,insualtion,and paint.
By Spring Home Improvement Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:244562
Open $42,036
Nov 28, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Install new kitchen appliances. Install new bathroom vanity.
By Smart Build LLC.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:191691
Open $104,585
Jan 20, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
anabundancellc@gmail.com in two isolated areas. All work done in accordance to structural engineered designs.
By CCI Building Restoration, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:157710
Closed $9,700
Jun 23, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Full bathroom gut remodel. Kitchen partial gut remodel. Patched damaged walls and ceilings. Make all existing windows functional. Paint all…
By Noreside Contracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:117764
Open $100,000
Dec 1, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Update electrical and plumbing. Install radiant heat in bathroom. Refinish wood floors. Replaster. Paint.
By John Lynch Builder, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:60085
Open $89,000
Jun 19, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Reflash all seams on EPDM roof
By m j ambrose
Permit #qu2z-8suj:49615
Open $46,620
Nov 14, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Demo and renovate existing kitchen and bathroom in similar locations. NO structural work anticipated at this time.  No walls moved or new…
By Design Plus Construction Corp
Permit #qu2z-8suj:19782
Closed $121,152
Aug 5, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Masonry & Waterproofing Repairs at the exterior elevations
By Folan Waterproofing & Construction Co., Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:18048
Open $400,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 597 996
Year built 1,922 1,922
Match: geocode_proximity (84.3% confidence) · Data as of May 31, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1922
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
996 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Open House Schedule

31
May
Sunday, May 31
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1922
Living Area 996 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Office, Sitting Room

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Fenced Yard, Garden, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $1,735
Assessed Value $765,600

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Office, Sitting Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1922
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

43 Linnaean Street # 35A, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 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
Fayerweather Street School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.6 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
< 0.1 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 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 | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.9 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.2 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.3 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

Price Reduced
May 25, 2026
$695,000 $20,000 (-2.8%)
From $715,000 to $695,000 (-2.8%)
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Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2026
$715,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 25, 2026 Price Changed $695,000 -$20,000
Apr 15, 2026 New Listing Added $715,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
45 days
Price per Sq Ft
$698
Total Price Drop
-$20,000

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $1,735 $765,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,735
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$821
Monthly
Assessed Value
$765,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Agent MLS ID TM331934
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated May 29, 2026 3:05 AM 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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