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36 Linnaean St # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$655,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
815
Sq Ft
$804
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
44
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 3, 2021 • MLS# 72781885 Copied! • Updated May 17, 2021

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $675,000
Final Sale Price: $655,000
Difference: $20,000 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
44
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $828
Sale $/sq ft: $804
This property sold for $804 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 44 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$804/sq ft
Area Average
$140/sq ft
Difference
+475.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

The Cambridge market is heating up! Get a head start on this well-priced 2-bedroom condo before the Spring market arrives. A+ location between Harvard and Porter Squares on a picturesque tree-lined street in the Avon Hill neighborhood. One of the largest in the building at 815 square feet, this raised first-floor corner unit features a great layout with two big bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace and a dining area. Custom built-ins and large closets provide ample storage space. This well-maintained and professionally managed building has additional storage, bike racks, and a recently updated laundry facility in the basement. Close to public transportation (Red Line, Buses and Commuter Rail), Harvard University, Lesley University, shopping, bars, cafes, and restaurants.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
46
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73551681
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 17, 2026
$3,400
MLS #73551681 - Active
Sold
May 14, 2021
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 46
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 3, 2021
$660,000
Original listing
Agent: Matthew Slowik Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $3,760 $642,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,760
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$573
Monthly
Assessed Value
$642,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 815 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $3,760
Assessed Value $642,700

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $573 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Laundry
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 29
Pets No
Seller Disclosures Virtually Staged. Estate Sale, Subject To Obtaining License To Sell. No Pets Allowed.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 46 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
815 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom2
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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 | #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
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
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
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
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 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
1.8 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
2.1 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
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 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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36 Linnaean St # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Matthew Slowik
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID CN208587
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated May 17, 2021 12:21 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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