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31 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$872,000
Est. $5,779/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,040
Sq Ft
$838
Price/Sq Ft
1880
Year Built
115
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 8, 2021 • MLS# 72845715 Copied!

About this home

Sophisticated Avon Hill condo exudes elegance with a handsome brick facade, gleaming wood floors & high ceilings. A gracious foyer opens into an oversized 31’x14’ dining room & living area with a custom-built media center, large china cabinet & five large windows facing south & west. The cook's kitchen has custom cabinetry providing ample storage space & extra deep counters for cooking & is equipped with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine chiller, dual fuel range, dishwasher & washer/dryer. In the corner of the kitchen is a built-in office nook with pocket doors to hide any “work in progress” when hosting. The elegant bathroom has a deep WET soaking tub & large rain shower & is equipped with high-end finishes, a steam shower, a shower bench, & shelves. The 13’x12’ bedroom faces north & overlooks the garden. The unit has several large/deep closets for storage. Professionally managed building with a private 10’x8’ storage room & large common garden & bike storage. Close to Harvard University.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner WANG YINGFEI
Mailing Address 25 HOLLY CIRCLE, WESTON, MA, 02493

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $958,700
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,618
CPA Surcharge 3% ($151)
Estimated Annual Tax $5,769

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $958,700 $958,700

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 22, 2025 $1 83702/0085
Mar 19, 2024 $775,000 82580/0201
Apr 12, 2023 $600,000 81417/0193
Oct 15, 2021 $872,000 78923/0487
Jun 21, 2021 $965,000 78057/0022
Mar 26, 2021 $615,000 77339/0387
Dec 15, 2017 $767,000 70385/0395
Apr 14, 2016 $1 67088/0279
Jun 18, 2015 $620,000 65566/0485
Nov 7, 2014 $635,000 64479/0311

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 15, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
KITCHEN remodel. BATHROOM remodel. Exploratory DEMO of kitchen ceiling to verify structure. STRUCTURAL augmentation as necessary based on…
By DRM Renovations, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1160567
Closed $141,637
Oct 2, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Interior renovation to garden level unit imcluding bathroom, kitchen, flooring and paint.
By Coughlin-Shea Builders
Permit #qu2z-8suj:284658
Open $166,500
Feb 21, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
open wall and ceiling on wet wall for plumbers framing as necessaryfire stop insulationSheetrockplaster and paint to finish
By Revolution Painting & Cleaning Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:255312
Open $16,650
Feb 1, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Remodel the existing bathroom, gut to the studs, tile floor, tile shower, tile walls, new shower, toilet, lavatory, vent fan vented to the…
By David M. Sylva
Permit #qu2z-8suj:255765
Closed $48,733
Aug 21, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
bathroom remodel
By renaissance builders
Permit #qu2z-8suj:186731
Open $34,880
Jun 28, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Stack replacement, Open walls, ceilings as necessary for plumbers to have accesss and clean in between walls and pipes. Once plumber…
By Revolution Painting & Cleaning Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:180726
Open $8,900
Jun 23, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
-kitchen renovation-no changes to existing radiator-no changes to existing walls, doors, windows, or flooring
By Tibet Construction Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:128947
Closed $20,000
Jan 15, 2020 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Erect pipe staging cut out & repoint 100% all on the mortar joints on the front elevation of 5 & 9 Washington Avenue
By Statewide RM Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:64033
Open $151,895
Jan 1, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate Condo per Plan which includes: New kitchen, bathroom, millwork upgrades, and flooring.
By Catamount Builders, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:27177
Open $149,995
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
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,040 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $945,000
Final Sale Price: $872,000
Difference: $73,000 (-7.7%)
Performance Metrics
92.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
115
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $909
Sale $/sq ft: $838
This property sold for $838 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.7% below the original asking price.

At 115 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 47 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$838/sq ft
Area Average
$223/sq ft
Difference
+275.5%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,040 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Wired For Sound

Exterior

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

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $3,130
Assessed Value $955,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Wired for Sound
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security: Intercom, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

31 Linnaean Street # 2, 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
0.4 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
0.5 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
1.8 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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Property History

Market Insights

99.6%
Price Range
49
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73537977
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jun 18, 2026
$3,950
MLS #73537977 - Active
Sold
Oct 14, 2021
$872,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 49
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Listed for Sale
Jun 8, 2021
$895,000
Original listing
Agent: Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud & Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 18, 2026 Sold $3,950
Jun 8, 2021 New Listing Added $895,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
115 days
Price per Sq Ft
$838

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $3,130 $955,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,130
Tax Year 2021
HOA Fee
$909
Monthly
Assessed Value
$955,000

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM325201
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Oct 16, 2021 12:31 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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