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42 Linnaean Street # 14, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Neighborhood 9
$445,000
Est. $3,085/month
1
Baths
385
Sq Ft
$1,156
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
Condominium
Type
19 hours 49 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 22, 2026 • MLS# 73505297 Copied!

About this home

Top-floor studio in a classic 1920s brick building, ideally situated between Harvard Square and Porter Square. This charming residence offers a welcoming entry hall, a comfortable and sun-filled main living space, and an efficient kitchen with a dedicated dining area. Period details shine through with hardwood floors, high ceilings, and oversized windows that fill the home with natural light and look out towards Radcliffe Quadrangle. Located in a highly desirable Cambridge neighborhood with easy access to Harvard University, the Red Line T, shops, cafés, and nearby parks. An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, students, or investors seeking a well-located city property.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
385 sq ft
Total Rooms
2
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Open House Schedule

26
Apr
Sunday, April 26
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 385 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 2

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,002
Assessed Value $439,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:

Location

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Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

42 Linnaean Street # 14, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Nearby Schools

School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
65% attend college
58% 4-Year 7% 2-Year 23% Out of State 7% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
0.8% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.4% Emergency
↓ 4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Friends School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.7 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Shady Hill School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 mi | #253 of 346 | Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A
Amigos School
1.6 mi | #45 of 352 | Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
< 0.1 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.7 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
1.8 mi | #214 of 352 | Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.1 mi | #118 of 352 | Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.8 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.2 mi | #178 of 346 | Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students Diverse
7 sports • 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2026
$445,000
Original listing
Agent: Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 22, 2026 New Listing Added $445,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
19 hours 49 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,156

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $3,002 $439,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,002
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$385
Monthly
Assessed Value
$439,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Maggie Dee + Charles Cherney Team
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM355402
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Apr 23, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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