31 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138
$872,000
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! • Updated Oct 16, 2021

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

This Property
$838/sq ft
Area Average
$195/sq ft
Difference
+329.0%

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

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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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
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 18, 2026
$3,950
MLS #73537977 - Active
Sold
Oct 14, 2021
$872,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 49
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 8, 2021
$895,000
Original listing
Agent: Emma Guardia Roland Rambaud & Team Office: Compass

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

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
Features On Street
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
Annual Tax $3,130
Assessed Value $955,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $909 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Storage
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 21
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (6)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 49 days

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

Floor Layout

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
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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31 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
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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