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

Condominium

Type

44

Days on Market

Sold Listed Feb 3, 2021 • MLS# 72781885 Copied! • Updated May 17, 2021

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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.

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

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73551681

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Sep 1, 2026

$3,300

MLS #73551681

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✓

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

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/01/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$3,300	-	-	MLS #73551681
05/14/2021	✓ Sold	$655,000	-	-	Property sold
02/03/2021	🏠 Listed for Sale	$660,000	-	-	Original listing

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

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

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

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Virtually Staged. Estate Sale, Subject To Obtaining License To Sell. No Pets Allowed.

Additional Details

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

Sold

Year Built

1920

Bedrooms

2

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

815 sq ft

Total Rooms

4

Stories

1

Entry Level

1

Floor Layout

Interactive room guide Explore Floor Layout 1 level · 14 rooms Open ›

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

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

0.4 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

0.4 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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36 Linnaean St # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

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

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