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    • $880,000

    31 Linnaean St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02138

    2beds
    1,040sqft
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    $6,608/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $867,000 Zestimate®
    $846/sqft
    $984/mo HOA
    This home is also for rent. View listing

    What's special

    Elegant finishesWell-appointed kitchenBeautifully landscaped shared gardenWine chillerSub-zero refrigeratorDeep wet soaking tubBuilt-in china cabinet
    Sophisticated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium on the second floor of a classic pre-war brick building in desirable Avon Hill. This elegant residence features high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. A gracious foyer opens to a spacious combined living and dining area with south- and west-facing windows, a custom-built media center, and a built-in china cabinet. The well-appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry, extra-deep countertops, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine chiller, dual-fuel range, dishwasher, and in-unit washer/dryer. The luxurious bathroom offers a deep WET soaking tub, steam shower with rainfall showerhead, built-in bench, and elegant finishes. The primary bedroom overlooks the peaceful garden, while the second bedroom offers flexibility as a guest room or home office. Generous closet space throughout, plus a private storage room. The professionally managed building features bicycle storage and a beautifully landscaped shared garden. Ideally located near Harvard University, Lesley University, Porter Square, shopping, dining, and public transportation.
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    May Mai 617-319-1819,

    PWK Realty LLC 857-230-8603

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73588560

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile
      • Has basement: Yes
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,040
      • Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,040

      Property

      Details
      • Parcel number: M:0211 B:0038 L:31/2,415237
      • Zoning: C2

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Roof: Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1880

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
      • Security: Intercom
      HOA
      • Amenities included: Hot Water, Storage
      • Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
      • HOA fee: $984 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Cambridge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $846/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $958,700
      • Annual tax amount: $6,395
      • Date on market: 10/8/2026

        Estimated market value

        $867,000

        $824,000 - $910,000

        $3,686/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/8/2026Listed for sale$880,000-2.1%$846/sqft
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        8/17/2026Listed for rent$3,650+21.7%$4/sqft
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        9/28/2024Listing removed$899,000$864/sqft
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        8/21/2024Listed for sale$899,000-5.3%$864/sqft
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        3/26/2024Listing removed--
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        3/11/2024Price change$3,000-21.1%$3/sqft
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        3/1/2024Listing removed$949,000$913/sqft
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        1/26/2024Listed for rent$3,800+35.7%$4/sqft
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        12/7/2023Listed for sale$949,000+8.8%$913/sqft
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        10/18/2022Listing removed--
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        10/5/2022Price change$2,800-3.4%$3/sqft
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        9/14/2022Price change$2,900-12.1%$3/sqft
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        9/7/2022Price change$3,300-8.3%$3/sqft
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        8/19/2022Listed for rent$3,600$3/sqft
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        6/3/2022Listing removed--
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        10/15/2021Sold$872,000-2.6%$838/sqft
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        9/26/2021Contingent$895,000$861/sqft
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        9/7/2021Listed for sale$895,000-3.2%$861/sqft
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        8/19/2021Listing removed$925,000$889/sqft
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        7/6/2021Listed for sale$925,000-2.1%$889/sqft
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        7/2/2021Listing removed$945,000$909/sqft
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        6/8/2021Listed for sale$945,000+97.7%$909/sqft
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        7/29/2005Sold$478,000$460/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,799 +8.1%$913,300 +0.8%
        2024$5,363 +3.8%$905,900 +2.7%
        2023$5,168 -9.1%$881,900 -8.2%
        2022$5,687 +1.8%$960,700 +0.6%
        2021$5,587 +2.6%$955,000 +0.9%
        2020$5,444 +4.5%$946,800 +7.9%
        2019$5,211 +3%$877,300 +9.1%
        2018$5,057 +5.3%$804,000 +8.7%
        2017$4,802 +3.6%$739,900 +11.5%
        2016$4,637 +1.1%$663,400 +13.2%
        2015$4,585 +1.7%$586,300 +9%
        2014$4,508 +1.1%$537,900 +4.5%
        2013$4,458 +4.1%$514,800 +2%
        2012$4,282 +3.9%$504,900
        2011$4,120 +5.7%$504,900
        2010$3,898 +2.1%$504,900
        2009$3,817 +5.6%$504,900 +2.8%
        2008$3,614 -3.7%$491,100 -2.1%
        2007$3,753 $501,800
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        Neighborhood: Peabody

        Getting around

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        Walker's Paradise
        75 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        97 / 100
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