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!
Property Details
Price:
$574,900
MLS #:
73485759
Status:
Active
Beds:
1
Baths:
1
Type:
Condo
Subtype:
Condominium
Neighborhood:
avonhill
Listed Date:
Mar 12, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
545
Total Sq Ft:
545
Year Built:
1928
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Schools
Elementary School:
Maria L. Baldwin School
Middle School:
Rindge Avenue Upper School
High School:
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
Interior
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Laminate, Hardwood
Heating
Steam
Laundry Features
Common Area, In Building
Exterior
Association Amenities
Hot Water, Laundry, Storage
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Patio
Parking Features
On Street
Roof
Rubber
Security Features
Intercom
Financial
HOA Fee
$543
HOA Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$2,887
Map
Community
- Address42 Linnaean St # 15 Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02138
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Property Summary
- 42 Linnaean St # 15 Cambridge MA is a Condo for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02138. It is listed for $574,900 and features 1 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 545 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1928. The current price per square foot is $1,055. The average price per square foot for Condo listings in Cambridge is $964. The average listing price for Condo in Cambridge is $1,151,240. To schedule a showing of MLS#73485759 at 42 Linnaean St # 15 in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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42 Linnaean St # 15
Cambridge, MA