14 Linnaean Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,470,000

Beds

3.5

Baths

3,555

Sq Ft

$414

Price/Sq Ft

0.09

Acres

1885

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

310

Days on Market

Sold Listed Sep 25, 2004 • MLS# 70096016 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $1,795,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $1,470,000
                        

Difference: $325,000 (-18.1%)

Performance Metrics

81.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

310

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $505

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $414
                        

This property sold for $414 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 18.1% below the original asking price.

At 310 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$414/sq ft

Area Median

$840/sq ft

Difference

50.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

AVON HILL/RADCLIFFE AREA -- on fabled Linnaean Street, a large, beautiful updated Victorian with one of Cambridge's finest "hidden gardens." Huge skylit gourmet kitchen with stunning granite countertops, Garland range, Miele, Sub-Zero. Gracious living room w/ WBFP, formal dining room, generous closets and storage. Living area measurement includes space in lower level professional suite with separate entrance. Walk to Porter Sq. or Harvard Sq. Red Line.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%

Price Range

617

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73469956

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Oct 2, 2026

$7,500

MLS #73469956

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Sold

Oct 14, 2005

$1,470,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 617

🏠

Listed for Sale

Sep 25, 2004

$1,595,000

Original listing

Agent: Gary Seligson Office: University Real Estate, Harvard Square

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/02/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$7,500	-	-	MLS #73469956
10/14/2005	✓ Sold	$1,470,000	-	-	Property sold
09/25/2004	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,595,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2005	$10,389	$1,512,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$10,389

Tax Year 2005

Assessed Value

$1,512,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1885

Living Area 3,555 sq ft

Lot Size 0.09 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 3

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Wall Unit(s), 3 Or More

Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Second Floor

Features Den, Office, Exercise Room

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Victorian

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch, Enclosed

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer None

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,389

Assessed Value $1,512,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures City Record Shows Smaller Gla Than Architects Figure Here.

Exclusions Garden Fountain Excluded. Washer And Dryer Negotiable.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Gray

Sq Ft Source Measured

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 311 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1885

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

3,555 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Den, Office, Exercise Room

Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry: Second Floor

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian

Year Built: 1885

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling: Wall Unit(s), 3 or More

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Patio & Porch: Porch, Enclosed

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

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Neighborhood

14 Linnaean Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gary Seligson

Listing Office University Real Estate, Harvard Square

Office Phone 617-876-1200

Agent MLS ID BB800012

Office MLS ID BB9935

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:52 PM EDT

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