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!
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| Year | Land | Building | Total | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $0 | $492,500 | $492,500 | — |
| Date | Price | Book/Page |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | $1 | 00174/0198 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $1 | 00174/0021 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $440,000 | 00172/0175 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $420,000 | 00172/0169 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $675,000 | 00172/0148 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | $100 | 00172/0115 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $620,000 | 00172/0093 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $659,000 | 00172/0021 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $420,000 | 00171/0071 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | $10 | 00161/0090 |
| Issued | Type / Work | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Remove and replace kitchen cabinets. Update electrical as needed. Footprint and layout not changing
By CDI
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1188425
|
Open | $41,050 |
| Oct 17, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Close one kitchen Wall.
By Juju Contractor
Permit #qu2z-8suj:1138812
|
Open | $4,790 |
| Jul 17, 2024 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Chimneys' repair (Cut joints (3/4 " deep) and point of chimneys (7 units), relay all the loose bricks, and replace failed, cracked, and…
By Boston Masonry Inc
Permit #qu2z-8suj:279434
|
Open | $23,090 |
| Jul 13, 2021 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Renew kitchen cabinets, counter top, kitchen floor and kitchen appliances
By Christopher & Son Construction LLC
Permit #qu2z-8suj:131606
|
Closed | $6,500 |
| May 31, 2021 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Kitchen renovation - We will be replacing the cabinets and appliances, and the flooring and sink. We will also be building a small…
By Erise Builders, Inc.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:121389
|
Open | $44,122 |
| Nov 4, 2020 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Remodeling Existing Kitchen: replace cabinets, countertop, sink and faucet, paint walls, etc.Remodeling Existing Bathroom: replace vanity,…
By Zion Yehoshua
Permit #qu2z-8suj:98130
|
Open | $93,800 |
| Jul 9, 2020 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
INSTALL 7 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By HOME DEPOT
Permit #qu2z-8suj:78469
|
Open | $6,200 |
| Mar 4, 2020 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
INSTALL 7 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By HOME DEPOT
Permit #qu2z-8suj:68550
|
Open | $6,150 |
| Jul 8, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
Carpentry and PlasteringMove and increase door opening (to be 8’high) between main room and area in front of bathroom.Build walk in closet…
By TOM SAWYERS' PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS CORP.
Permit #qu2z-8suj:49400
|
Open | $23,300 |
| Mar 25, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
One-Family
Frame pipe shaft 4ftx10ft , install sheet rock .
By House Doctor
Permit #qu2z-8suj:32989
|
Closed | $450 |
| Mar 3, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Multi-Family (3 units or greater)
INSTALL 9 REPLACEMENT WINDOWS NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES
By HOME DEPOT USA
Permit #qu2z-8suj:32244
|
Open | $6,500 |
| Jan 15, 2019 |
Building: Alteration and Addition
Townhouse
Kitchen and bath retrofit.
By Alphonse Ferrera
Permit #qu2z-8suj:28344
|
Closed | $44,000 |
This property sold for 1.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Based on 28 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
Avon Hill
42 Linnaean St # 15, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | ✓ Sold | $585,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/17/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 03/17/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 03/12/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $574,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 03/12/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $574,900 | - | - | Original listing |
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