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42 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$3,250/mo
1
Beds
1
Baths
545
Sq Ft
0
Lot Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Active Listed Jul 1, 2026 • MLS# 73543820 Copied! • Updated Jul 6, 2026

About this home

Classic Cambridge charm in one of the city's most coveted locations between Porter and Harvard Squares on a tree-lined street. This well-maintained 1BR/1BA in a handsome 1920s courtyard building offers character and a great layout. The living room is bright and generously sized, with two large windows, original hardwood floors and is open to the galley kitchen has a window and has been finished with white cabinetry offering a functional space with nice storage. The bedroom is comfortably sized with a closet and hardwood floors throughout. The bathroom features subway tile walls, a mosaic tile floor, and a tub/shower combo. Window AC. Shared laundry in basement. No parking. No smoking building. Easy access to the Red Line & busses at Porter or Harvard, independent restaurants, cafés, shops and lifestyle with daily conveniences close at hand.

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
3.1%
Price Range

Property Timeline

👁️
Showing Instructions Updated
Jul 6, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Increased
Jul 1, 2026
$3,250 +$100 (+3.17%)
From $3,150 to $3,250 (+3.2%)
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jul 1, 2026
$3,150
Original listing
Agent: Meredith Stoddard Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1920
Living Area 545 sq ft
Lot Size 0 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Rental Details

Available Sep 1, 2026
Lease Term Lease Terms(Fixed),Term of Rental(12)
Rent Includes Heat, Hot Water, Extra Storage
Security Deposit $3,250
Required First MonthLast MonthDepositReferences
Pets No
Pet Policy No Pets
Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features None

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Building & Pet Policy

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures public record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 5 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
545 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Entry Level
1

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

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

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
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Roof:
Foundation:

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

42 Linnaean Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Meredith Stoddard
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID CN261393
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Jul 6, 2026 9:02 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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