A gorgeous home with thoughtful updating and Victorian period charm throughout. Through the foyer is the bright living room with 2 bay windows, custom built-ins, and a door to the spacious fenced yard. The dining room has a bay window, two built-in china cabinets, and a pocket door. The kitchen showcases a large granite seating peninsula, gas range, pantry, and door to the garden. There is an expansive family room with a bay window, and bathroom on this floor as well. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite provides a fireplace, custom built-ins, a walk-in closet plus additional storage, as well as a 4-piece en-suite bath with a soaking tub. The top floor has a beautiful landing illuminated by a skylight, as well as 3 additional bedrooms and a bath. Immediate access to award-winning restaurants, shops, and more. Within a half mile radius of the Porter T Station, Raymond Park, Lesley & Harvard campuses, and multiple schools. Just minutes to Harvard Square and Huron Village.
Sold for $2,600,000
$2,600,000
12 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA 02138
5beds
3,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1884
4,507 Square Feet Lot
$2,916,700 Zestimate®
$811/sqft
$2,747 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,916,700
$2.63M - $3.30M
$2,747/mo
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team 617-844-2712,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge 617-864-4430
Bought with:
James Gulden
Redfin Corp.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73100697
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Cedar Closet(s), Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wet Bar
- Level: Second
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Family room
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Exterior Access, Peninsula
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Living room
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Level: Second
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Laundry: Closet - Cedar, Second Floor
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Office, Foyer, Bathroom
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,204
- Total interior livable area: 3,204 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,507 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 411875
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2025 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,000-16.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Sold | $2,600,000$811/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Price change | $2,600,000-7.1%$811/sqft |
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| 4/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,800,000+143.5%$874/sqft |
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| 6/26/2015 | Listing removed | $3,600$1/sqft |
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| 6/21/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,600$1/sqft |
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| 1/6/2011 | Sold | $1,150,000+27.7%$359/sqft |
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| 9/7/2010 | Sold | $900,600$281/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,502 +19.3% | $2,913,700 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $15,504 +7.7% | $2,619,000 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $14,392 +7% | $2,455,900 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $13,455 +5.6% | $2,272,800 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $12,742 +7.2% | $2,178,200 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $11,882 +1.4% | $2,066,400 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $11,723 -0.8% | $1,973,500 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $11,813 +2.4% | $1,878,000 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $11,535 +14.8% | $1,777,300 +23.6% |
| 2016 | $10,049 +1.4% | $1,437,600 +13.4% |
| 2015 | $9,915 +1% | $1,267,900 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $9,812 -1.1% | $1,170,900 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $9,921 +0.1% | $1,145,600 -2% |
| 2012 | $9,910 | $1,168,600 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Maria L. Baldwin SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02138
- Peabody
- 12 Linnaean St
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