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42 Linnaean St Unit 15, Cambridge, MA

Cambridge · MA 02138

$585,000
Price
1
Beds
1
Baths
545
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $543 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
Special Assessment
Unknown
Floor: 4th floor
Pets: No Pets
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, No AC
Laundry: In Building Laundry
Outdoor space: Common Outdoor

About this home

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!

Neighborhood & Transit

Avon Hill

42 Linnaean St, Cambridge · MA 02138

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Porter Red Commuter Rail 1 route 0.40 mi
    • Fitchburg Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
237 days
Listing Price:
$574,900
Price per Sq.Ft:
$1,055
Tax Assessment:
$454,700 in 2025
Taxes:
$241 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$543 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
4th | Upper, End, Corner
Facing Direction
Northwest
Elevator
No
Handicap Access
Unknown

Interior Features

Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
545 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Range, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Unknown
Laundry
Common, In Building
Living levels
1
Rooms
4
Above grade area
545
Flooring
Laminate, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
None
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Yes - Common
Features
Patio

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, On Street Permit

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$543 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
Special Assessment
Unknown
Pets allowed
No
Security
Intercom
Association pool
No

Room details

Living room dimensions
15'3X11'5
Living room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
Dining room dimensions
6'8X6'8
Kitchen dimensions
8'7X6'8
Primary bedroom dimensions
10'10X12'8
Bathroom 1 dimensions
4'11X6'8

Listing information

Listing agent
Adam Shulman
Listing office
Leading Edge Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73485759
Disclosure
The correct HOA fee is $543/mo. The amount listed in the Seller's Statement is incorrect.

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