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42 Linnaean St

42 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

21

UNIT SIZE RANGE

353-800 sqft

Description

42 Linnaean St sits in Cambridge, at the intersection of Broadway and Holland Street. The historic building offers a low-rise design with a neighborhood vibe. The nearest major water body is the Charles River, which adds charm to the area. This location provides quick access to local amenities and public transportation. The building consists of 21 units, ranging from 353 to 800 square feet. It has both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom options. Constructed in 1920, the building retains its historic character while meeting modern needs. This blend creates a unique living environment suited for various lifestyles. Unit prices range from $550,000 to $585,000. The average closed price is around $585,000. The average price per square foot is $1,064. Units in the building spend about 51 days on the market before selling. This information helps gauge the demand in the area. Residents can enjoy amenities like hot water, a pool, and a garden area. Public schools in the area include the City of Cambridge Community School and Graham & Parks Elementary. Local parks and green spaces are also nearby. These amenities enhance the living experience for anyone considering this location. Living in this building means being only minutes from Harvard and Porter Squares. This provides easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Overall, 42 Linnaean St combines historic charm with practical amenities in a vibrant community setting.

Building ImageMLS ID #73393260
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42 Linnaean St

42 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

YEAR BUILT

1920

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

21

UNIT SIZE RANGE

353-800 sqft

Description

42 Linnaean St sits in Cambridge, at the intersection of Broadway and Holland Street. The historic building offers a low-rise design with a neighborhood vibe. The nearest major water body is the Charles River, which adds charm to the area. This location provides quick access to local amenities and public transportation. The building consists of 21 units, ranging from 353 to 800 square feet. It has both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom options. Constructed in 1920, the building retains its historic character while meeting modern needs. This blend creates a unique living environment suited for various lifestyles. Unit prices range from $550,000 to $585,000. The average closed price is around $585,000. The average price per square foot is $1,064. Units in the building spend about 51 days on the market before selling. This information helps gauge the demand in the area. Residents can enjoy amenities like hot water, a pool, and a garden area. Public schools in the area include the City of Cambridge Community School and Graham & Parks Elementary. Local parks and green spaces are also nearby. These amenities enhance the living experience for anyone considering this location. Living in this building means being only minutes from Harvard and Porter Squares. This provides easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Overall, 42 Linnaean St combines historic charm with practical amenities in a vibrant community setting.

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Description

42 Linnaean St sits in Cambridge, at the intersection of Broadway and Holland Street. The historic building offers a low-rise design with a neighborhood vibe. The nearest major water body is the Charles River, which adds charm to the area. This location provides quick access to local amenities and public transportation. The building consists of 21 units, ranging from 353 to 800 square feet. It has both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom options. Constructed in 1920, the building retains its historic character while meeting modern needs. This blend creates a unique living environment suited for various lifestyles. Unit prices range from $550,000 to $585,000. The average closed price is around $585,000. The average price per square foot is $1,064. Units in the building spend about 51 days on the market before selling. This information helps gauge the demand in the area. Residents can enjoy amenities like hot water, a pool, and a garden area. Public schools in the area include the City of Cambridge Community School and Graham & Parks Elementary. Local parks and green spaces are also nearby. These amenities enhance the living experience for anyone considering this location. Living in this building means being only minutes from Harvard and Porter Squares. This provides easy access to shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Overall, 42 Linnaean St combines historic charm with practical amenities in a vibrant community setting.

42 Linnaean St Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$569,000($1035/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$585,000($1064/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow26.44%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 32.95%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market51 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow26.44%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow32.95%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market51 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

High
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

42 Linnaean St Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 121255011512025-08-08
MLS#: 73393260
Closed$585,000
Unit 12A12A353011222024-09-01
MLS#: 73232251
Closed$440,000
Unit 42-B42-B80021432021-03-05
MLS#: 72777140
Closed$550,000
Unit 12
12

1 Beds

1 Baths

550 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2025-08-08Closed$585,000
MLS#: 73393260
Days On Market51
Unit 12A
12A

0 Beds

1 Baths

353 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-09-01Closed$440,000
MLS#: 73232251
Days On Market122
Unit 42-B
42-B

2 Beds

1 Baths

800 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-03-05Closed$550,000
MLS#: 72777140
Days On Market43
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Amenities

Imagine evenings lounging by the pool or enjoying the serene garden area with your friends. At Linnaean Street Condominiums, relaxation and convenience go hand in hand. Not only will you have access to hot water, but the proximity to public transportation adds another layer of ease to your daily commute. And don’t forget the nearby park—perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics on sunny afternoons. These amenities are just a taste of what makes living here a joy!

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Amenities Description

Imagine evenings lounging by the pool or enjoying the serene garden area with your friends. At Linnaean Street Condominiums, relaxation and convenience go hand in hand. Not only will you have access to hot water, but the proximity to public transportation adds another layer of ease to your daily commute. And don’t forget the nearby park—perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics on sunny afternoons. These amenities are just a taste of what makes living here a joy!

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Parking
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Concierge
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Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
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Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Storage

Storage

Pool

Pool

Policies

Every community has its rhythm, and at Linnaean Street Condominiums, you’ll appreciate the straightforward approach to building policies. There are no complicated rules to navigate, allowing you to focus on what matters most: settling into your new home.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
42 Linnaean St$1,064/sqft.$2 /sqft.
38 Linnaean St$952/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Linnaean Street Condominium$952/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Linnaean Street Condominium$1,064/sqft.$2 /sqft.
40 Linnaean St$1,064/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Linnaean Street Condominium Trust$829/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Residents of 42 Linnaean St enjoy access to nearby educational institutions across Cambridge. Schools within a 2-mile radius enhance convenience for daily routines. Close proximity supports consistent attendance and flexibility. This location promotes a family-friendly lifestyle.

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|0.03 miles away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|0.36 miles away

Cambridge Friends School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5 Cadbury Rd|0.46 miles away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|0.59 miles away

Peabody

A
Public|Grades PK–5
70 Rindge Ave|0.65 miles away

Rindge Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
70 Rindge Ave|0.65 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Residents of 42 Linnaean St enjoy access to nearby educational institutions across Cambridge. Schools within a 2-mile radius enhance convenience for daily routines. Close proximity supports consistent attendance and flexibility. This location promotes a family-friendly lifestyle.

Graham and Parks

B
Public|Grades PK–5
44 Linnaean St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Maria L. Baldwin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
85 Oxford St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridge Friends School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
5 Cadbury Rd|Less than 1 Mile Away

John F Kennedy

A
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Cherry St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Peabody

A
Public|Grades PK–5
70 Rindge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rindge Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
70 Rindge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-
Public|Grades PK–6
21 Notre Dame Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Catherine of Genoa School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
192 Summer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Wild Rose Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–PK
2284 Massachusetts...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Vassal Lane Upper School

B
Public|Grades 6–8
197 Vassal Ln|Less than 1 Mile Away

John M Tobin

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
197 Vassal Ln|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

C
Public|Grades 9–12
459 Broadway|Less than 1 Mile Away

St Pauls Choir School

--
Private|Grades 3–8
29 Mount Auburn St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
80 Gerrys Landing ...|1.01 Miles Away

Benjamin G Brown

A
Public|Grades KG–5
201 Willow Ave|1.08 Miles Away

Putnam Avenue Upper School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
100 Putnam Ave|1.26 Miles Away

Martin Luther King Jr.

A-
Public|Grades PK–5
102 Putnam Ave|1.28 Miles Away

Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
290 Washington St|1.30 Miles Away

Matignon High School

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1 Matignon Rd|1.30 Miles Away

Somerville High School

C-
Public|Grades 9–12
81 Highland Ave|1.39 Miles Away

Winter Hill Community

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
115 Sycamore St|1.41 Miles Away

International School of Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
45 Matignon Rd|1.41 Miles Away

Haggerty

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
110 Cushing St|1.52 Miles Away

Curtis-Tufts

--
Public|Grades 11–12
437 Main St|1.58 Miles Away

West Somerville Neighborhood

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
177 Powder House B...|1.59 Miles Away

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

C
Public|Grades KG–12
50 Essex St|1.60 Miles Away

Amigos School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
15 Upton St|1.62 Miles Away

Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
808 Memorial Dr St...|1.63 Miles Away

Cambridgeport

C+
Public|Grades PK–5
89 Elm St|1.64 Miles Away

Gardner Pilot Academy

D+
Public|Grades PK–8
30 Athol St|1.65 Miles Away

Fayerweather Street School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
765 Concord Ave|1.66 Miles Away

Columbus Elementary School

D
Public|Grades PK–5
37 Hicks Ave|1.67 Miles Away

German International School Boston

--
Private|Grades PK–12
57 Holton St|1.71 Miles Away

Arthur D Healey

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
5 Meacham St|1.75 Miles Away

Atrium School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
69 Grove St|1.78 Miles Away

King Open

B
Public|Grades PK–5
850 Cambridge St|1.82 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.82 Miles Away

Cambridge Street Upper School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
840 Cambridge St|1.83 Miles Away

Hardy

B
Public|Grades KG–5
52 Lake St|1.83 Miles Away

Capuano Early Childhood Center

--
Public|Grades PK–KG
150 Glen St|1.88 Miles Away

Full Circle High School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
11 Otis St|1.89 Miles Away

Next Wave Junior High School

--
Public|Grades 7–8
8 Bonair St|1.89 Miles Away

E Somerville Community

C
Public|Grades KG–8
50 Cross St|1.92 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.98 Miles Away

Transit

With nearby public transportation, 42 Linnaean St offers strong connectivity across Cambridge. Access to Bus, Metro, Tram within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

125 Highland Ave

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

16 Eliot St

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

235 Highland Ave

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.47 miles away|29 min walk
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Description

With nearby public transportation, 42 Linnaean St offers strong connectivity across Cambridge. Access to Bus, Metro, Tram within a 2-mile radius supports efficient commuting. Reliable transit routes improve travel convenience for residents. This location provides practical urban accessibility.

125 Highland Ave

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

125 Western Ave

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

130 Western Ave

1.37 miles away|27 min walk

16 Eliot St

0.79 miles away|16 min walk

235 Highland Ave

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

25 Webster Ave @ Newton St

1.47 miles away|29 min walk

260 Massachusetts Ave

1.99 miles away|39 min walk

263 Highland Ave

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

326 Mystic Ave

1.88 miles away|36 min walk

367 Western Ave opp Brighton Mills Mall

1.61 miles away|31 min walk

375 Acorn Park Dr

1.9 miles away|37 min walk

422 McGrath Hwy

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

445 Western Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

450 Western Ave

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

454 Broadway

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

45 Beacon St

1.17 miles away|23 min walk

495 Western Ave

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

51 Bow St

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

594 Somerville Ave

0.74 miles away|15 min walk

61 Aberdeen Ave

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

700 Huron Ave

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

75 Highland Ave opp Putnam St

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

799 Concord Ave

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Aberdeen Way

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Huron Ave

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Aberdeen Ave @ Mt Auburn St

1.25 miles away|25 min walk

Alewife

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path East

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Alewife - Alewife Path South

1.24 miles away|24 min walk

Alewife - Buses Alewife Path

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Alewife - Cambridgepark Dr Alewife Brook Pkwy

1.21 miles away|24 min walk

Alewife - Russell Field

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Alewife - Steel Place Alewife Brook Reserve

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

Ball Square

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Ball Square - Boston Ave @ Broadway

1.31 miles away|26 min walk

Ball Square - Broadway

1.3 miles away|25 min walk

Beacon St @ Calvin St

1.04 miles away|20 min walk

Beacon St @ Cooney St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

Beacon St opp Concord Ave

1.23 miles away|24 min walk

Beacon St @ Park St

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Beacon St @ Smith Ave

1.05 miles away|21 min walk

Beacon St @ Washington St

0.94 miles away|19 min walk

Belmont St @ Cushing St

1.54 miles away|30 min walk

Belmont St @ Falmouth St

1.96 miles away|38 min walk

Belmont St @ Marlboro St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Belmont St @ Prentiss St

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

Belmont St @ St. Mary's St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Belmont St @ Sullivan Rd

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Belmont St @ Woodleigh Rd

1.94 miles away|38 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Peabody / Neighborhood Nine

Peabody / Neighborhood Nine is a mixed residential and commercial section in Middlesex County. The area has parks and small green spaces for walks and play. This district offers grocery stores, cafés, and a range of shops. The area has public schools and local health services nearby. You can find community events at the town hall or community center. Bus routes run through the district, and nearby major roads make driving easy. Short trips to larger towns and work centers stay straightforward from this district.

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Neighbourhood Description

Peabody / Neighborhood Nine is a mixed residential and commercial section in Middlesex County. The area has parks and small green spaces for walks and play. This district offers grocery stores, cafés, and a range of shops. The area has public schools and local health services nearby. You can find community events at the town hall or community center. Bus routes run through the district, and nearby major roads make driving easy. Short trips to larger towns and work centers stay straightforward from this district.

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42 Linnaean St Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

8.51%

15–29 Years

43.99%

30–44 Years

23.7%

45–59 Years

10.57%

60+ Years

13.23%

Commute

24.41%

Transit

16.75%

Walk

29.42%

Drive

6.1%

Bike

Housing Ownership

36.44%

Owner Occupied

63.56%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
24.1%
Multi Family
3.54%
Single Person
36.34%
Multi Person
63.66%

Average Income

Household:$10,860,419.49 /yr

Individual:$6,854,775.93 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree32.54%
High School College6.78%
Diploma1.7%
Post Graduate50.57%
Others8.42%
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Education

Diploma1.7%
Post Graduate50.57%
Others8.42%
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