This top-floor corner unit at 42 Linnaean St puts you steps from Porter Sq with all the charm of 1920s Cambridge architecture and none of the maintenance headaches. You're getting a sun-drenched one-bedroom with oversized windows, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace framed by built-in bookshelves. The unit features a renovated kitchen and bathroom, newer windows throughout, and a layout that maximizes light and cross-ventilation. The building is exceptionally well-managed with recent updates including a new roof, updated common areas, and strong financials. This is an animal-free building—which means cleaner air, fewer allergens, and a quieter living environment for those who value it. Heat is included in the condo fee, and you've got in-building laundry and storage. You're a short walk to Harvard Square, the Red Line, incredible restaurants, and everything that makes Cambridge worth the price tag. Top floor. Corner unit. Porter Sq location. Move-in ready!
Sold for $585,000
$585,000
42 Linnaean St APT 15, Cambridge, MA 02138
1beds
545sqft
Condominium
Built in 1928
-- sqft lot
$583,200 Zestimate®
$1,073/sqft
$2,788 Estimated rent
Home value
$583,200
$542,000 - $624,000
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Listed by:
Adam Shulman 617-872-9731,
Leading Edge Real Estate 781-979-0100
Bought with:
Team ROVI
Real Broker MA, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73485759
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Area: 137.22
- Dimensions: 10.83 x 12.67
Bathroom 1
- Area: 32.78
- Dimensions: 4.92 x 6.67
Dining room
- Area: 44.44
- Dimensions: 6.67 x 6.67
Kitchen
- Area: 57.22
- Dimensions: 8.58 x 6.67
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
- Area: 174.1
- Dimensions: 15.25 x 11.42
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit,Corner
Interior area
- Total structure area: 545
- Total interior livable area: 545 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 545
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: M:00212 L:0005242/15,415380
- Zoning: B
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Intercom
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Cambridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $543 monthly
- Amenities included: Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Sold | $585,000+1.8%$1,073/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $574,900$1,055/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $574,900$1,055/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,887 +12.3% | $454,700 +4.7% |
| 2024 | $2,571 -3.5% | $434,300 -4.4% |
| 2023 | $2,663 -5.6% | $454,500 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $2,822 +2.2% | $476,700 +1% |
| 2021 | $2,762 +0.8% | $472,200 -0.9% |
| 2020 | $2,740 +4.5% | $476,500 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $2,623 +3% | $441,500 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $2,546 +7.2% | $404,700 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $2,374 +6.8% | $365,800 +15.1% |
| 2016 | $2,222 +1.1% | $317,900 +13.1% |
| 2015 | $2,197 +1.7% | $281,000 +9% |
| 2014 | $2,160 -3.4% | $257,800 -0.2% |
| 2013 | $2,237 +4.1% | $258,300 +2% |
| 2012 | $2,148 +3.9% | $253,300 |
| 2011 | $2,067 +5.7% | $253,300 |
| 2010 | $1,955 +2.1% | $253,300 |
| 2009 | $1,915 +1.8% | $253,300 -0.9% |
| 2008 | $1,882 -7.5% | $255,700 -6% |
| 2007 | $2,035 | $272,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maria L. Baldwin School
- Middle: Rindge Avenue Upper School
- High: Cambridge Rindge And Latin
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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