Charming, sun filled one bedroom condo located in one of Cambridge’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. This updated unit in a classic 1920’s brick building offers the perfect blend of historic charm with modern convenience. Enjoy hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, high ceilings, and large windows that let the light pour in. The efficient layout includes a new kitchen, new bathroom with tiled walk-in shower, and great closet space throughout. Minutes to Harvard and Porter Squares, with easy access to shops, cafes, Red Line T, and parks. Laundry and storage in building, heat included in condo fee. Ideal for first time buyers, students, or anyone looking for a smart city investment in a prime location.
Sold for $585,000
$585,000
42 Linnaean St APT 12, Cambridge, MA 02138
1beds
550sqft
Condominium
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$586,000 Zestimate®
$1,064/sqft
$2,798 Estimated rent
Home value
$586,000
$539,000 - $633,000
$2,798/mo
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Cozy fireplaceNew kitchenHardwood floorsGreat closet spaceLarge windowsHigh ceilingsUpdated unit
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Listed by:
Patrick Geraghty 617-257-1010,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-444-1234,
Patrick Geraghty 617-257-1010
Bought with:
Gary Vrotsos Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73393260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Building
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 550
- Total interior livable area: 550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 550
Property
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
Details
- Parcel number: 415382
- Zoning: R6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $509 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
- Services included: Heat, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $585,000+2.8%$1,064/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Contingent | $569,000$1,035/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $569,000+29.3%$1,035/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Sold | $440,000+327.2%$800/sqft |
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| 4/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,500$3/sqft |
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| 3/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/20/2020 | Price change | $1,500-14.3%$3/sqft |
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| 10/29/2020 | Price change | $1,750-5.4%$3/sqft |
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| 9/11/2020 | Price change | $1,850-5.1%$3/sqft |
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| 8/25/2020 | Price change | $1,950+1.3%$4/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Price change | $1,925-2.5%$4/sqft |
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| 7/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,975+3.9%$4/sqft |
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| 10/25/2018 | Listing removed | $1,900$3/sqft |
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| 9/28/2018 | Price change | $1,900-3.8%$3/sqft |
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| 9/4/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,975+16.2%$4/sqft |
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| 8/7/2014 | Listing removed | $1,700$3/sqft |
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| 6/27/2014 | Price change | $1,700+3%$3/sqft |
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| 5/21/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,650$3/sqft |
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| 9/5/1996 | Sold | $103,000$187/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,551 +12.2% | $559,200 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $3,164 -3.4% | $534,400 -4.4% |
| 2023 | $3,276 -4.7% | $559,000 -3.8% |
| 2022 | $3,439 +2.2% | $580,900 +1% |
| 2021 | $3,366 +21.7% | $575,300 +19.6% |
| 2020 | $2,765 +4.4% | $480,900 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,648 +3% | $445,800 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,571 +7.1% | $408,700 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $2,401 +6.9% | $369,900 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $2,247 +1% | $321,500 +13% |
| 2015 | $2,224 +1.6% | $284,400 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $2,188 -3.5% | $261,100 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $2,267 +4.1% | $261,800 +1.9% |
| 2012 | $2,178 +4% | $256,800 |
| 2011 | $2,095 +5.7% | $256,800 |
| 2010 | $1,982 +2.1% | $256,800 |
| 2009 | $1,941 +1.7% | $256,800 -1% |
| 2008 | $1,908 -7.5% | $259,300 -5.9% |
| 2007 | $2,062 | $275,700 |
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Neighborhood: Peabody
Nearby schools
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- 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: 0.9 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Cambridge
- 02138
- Peabody
- 42 Linnaean St Apartment 12
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