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43 Linnaean Street # 25A, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Avon Hill
$785,000
Est. $5,304/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
996
Sq Ft
$788
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 17, 2024 • MLS# 73265815 Copied!

About this home

Multiple exposures bring glorious light streaming into this second floor, corner unit in the original ‘Harlow Building’ on Linnaean Street. A recent renovation created a large open living, dining and kitchen area, anchored on one end by a decorative period fireplace and on the other by custom built bookcases framing a lovely cushioned reading bench. The Belgian bluestone entry floor transitions beautifully to the restored quarter-sawn oak flooring throughout the rest of the space. The kitchen features a large soapstone peninsula, stainless appliances and a hand-painted tile back splash. Through double French Doors in the living room is a large office or second bedroom with a wall of windows on one side and custom bookcase on another. The renovation of the bathroom includes exquisite European fixtures, a glass transom at the ceiling and a custom glass shower surround. If a prime location of a fabulously renovated 5 room condominium is what you have been looking for, your search is over!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TOFT, MONICA & IVAN TOFT
Mailing Address 63 WASHBURN AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02140

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style APARTMENT

Tax Information

Assessed Value $525,500

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $525,500 $525,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 18, 2025 $1 00175/0072
May 6, 2025 $776,244 00174/0173
Oct 15, 2024 $815,000 00173/0075
Aug 26, 2024 $785,000 00172/0186
Dec 14, 2023 $770,000 00170/0153
Nov 13, 2023 $1 00170/0100
Oct 10, 2023 $1 00170/0042
Oct 2, 2023 $1 00170/0028
May 25, 2023 $698,000 00168/0193
May 19, 2023 $1 00168/0183

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Mar 9, 2026 Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
replace existing fiberglass tub/shower unit with new acrylic tub/shower unit
By Bath Fitter
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1200007
Open $11,760
May 12, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Exterior massonry restoration project as per plans by Building Conversation Associates LLC
By Statewide RM Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1162267
Closed $884,871
May 6, 2025 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Renovate kitchen and bathroom in existing footprint. Update electrical fixtures and devices.
By Howland Company Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1162180
Open $250,529
Apr 25, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
kitchen remodeling no flooring
By Jose Garcia
Permit #qu2z-8suj:265323
Open $41,500
Apr 23, 2024 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
This work intends to stabilize the floor system above the laundry room. The scope of work is defined in the attached drawings, dated…
By Boston Masonry Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:264809
Closed $59,294
Oct 12, 2023 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
unit:1B Repair the drywall,sleeper,tile,floor,insualtion,and paint.
By Spring Home Improvement Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:244562
Open $42,036
Nov 28, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Install new kitchen appliances. Install new bathroom vanity.
By Smart Build LLC.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:191691
Open $104,585
Jan 20, 2022 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
anabundancellc@gmail.com in two isolated areas. All work done in accordance to structural engineered designs.
By CCI Building Restoration, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:157710
Closed $9,700
Jun 23, 2021 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Full bathroom gut remodel. Kitchen partial gut remodel. Patched damaged walls and ceilings. Make all existing windows functional. Paint all…
By Noreside Contracting
Permit #qu2z-8suj:117764
Open $100,000
Dec 1, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Update electrical and plumbing. Install radiant heat in bathroom. Refinish wood floors. Replaster. Paint.
By John Lynch Builder, LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:60085
Open $89,000
Jun 19, 2019 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Reflash all seams on EPDM roof
By m j ambrose
Permit #qu2z-8suj:49615
Open $46,620
Nov 14, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Demo and renovate existing kitchen and bathroom in similar locations. NO structural work anticipated at this time.  No walls moved or new…
By Design Plus Construction Corp
Permit #qu2z-8suj:19782
Closed $121,152
Aug 5, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Masonry & Waterproofing Repairs at the exterior elevations
By Folan Waterproofing & Construction Co., Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:18048
Open $400,000
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
996 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $775,000
Final Sale Price: $785,000
Difference: +$10,000 (+1.3%)
Performance Metrics
101.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $778
Sale $/sq ft: $788
This property sold for $788 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 27 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$788/sq ft
Area Average
$418/sq ft
Difference
+88.6%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 996 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Central, Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Brick
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Courtyard, City View(s), Fenced Yard, Garden, Screens, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,459
Assessed Value $753,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Y
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Courtyard, City View(s), Fenced Yard, Garden, Screens, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch:
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
View: Yes
View Type: City
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Avon Hill

43 Linnaean Street # 25A, 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

3 schools
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
St. Peter Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Maria L. Baldwin School
0.4 mi | #55 of 824 | Score: 62.0
Dropped 52 spots from last year
+3.8 above state avg
360 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.6 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
Full Circle High School
1.5 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students Diverse
Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
1.5 mi | #131 of 346 | Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students Diverse
17 sports • 1,566 athletes
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Curtis-Tufts School
1.6 mi
11 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Property Tax $372
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $763/mo
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95% Interest
Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

1.3%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 26, 2024
$785,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Jul 17, 2024
$775,000
Original listing
Agent: Laura Palumbo-Hanson Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 17, 2024 New Listing Added $775,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$788

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,459 $753,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,459
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$763
Monthly
Assessed Value
$753,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laura Palumbo-Hanson
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB901250
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Aug 26, 2024 3:54 PM 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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