NOT LISTED FOR SALE

36 Linnaean St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $680,000 - $775,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
815 Sq Ft
$573/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $655,000 $804 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,754/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Laundry Facilities

About This Home

As of May 2021

The Cambridge market is heating up! Get a head start on this well-priced 2-bedroom condo before the Spring market arrives. A+ location between Harvard and Porter Squares on a picturesque tree-lined street in the Avon Hill neighborhood. One of the largest in the building at 815 square feet, this raised first-floor corner unit features a great layout with two big bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace and a dining area. Custom built-ins and large closets provide ample storage space. This well-maintained and professionally managed building has additional storage, bike racks, and a recently updated laundry facility in the basement. Close to public transportation (Red Line, Buses and Commuter Rail), Harvard University, Lesley University, shopping, bars, cafes, and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Slowik

Compass Listed on: 02/03/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Watson

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

HOA Fees

  • $573 per month

Kitchen

  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Water Holding Tank

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:00212 L:00052036/2

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,098

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$573 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
  • CC Type: Condo
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 809.82
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Level: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street, Corner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • No Rooms: 4
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Laundry Features: Common, In Building
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • No Living Levels: 1
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: AN6181
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 815.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Material: Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • HOA Fees: 573.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Master Insurance, Laundry Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds, Management Fee
  • Condo Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Condominium Name: Linnaean Street Condominiums

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 642700.00
  • Page: 139
  • Parcel Number: M:00212 L:00052036/2
  • Zoning: B

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3760.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 415328
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • No Units: 61
  • No Units Owner Occ: 29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2023
Sold by
Li Lei and Song Wenru
Bought by
Wenru Song Ft and Song
Total Days on Market
32
Current Estimated Value
$723,322

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2021
Closed on
May 13, 2021
Sold by
Alford Dorothea B Est and Alford
Bought by
Li Lei and Song Michelle
Seller's Agent
Matthew Slowik
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Watson
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.47%
Original Mortgage
$327,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1993
Sold by
Oconnor Maureen F
Bought by
Alford Dorothea B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wenru Song Ft -- None Available
Song Wenru -- None Available
Li Lei $655,000 None Available
Alford Dorothea B $148,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Li Lei $327,500
Previous Owner Alford Dorothea B $118,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $655,000 -0.8% $804 / Sq Ft
03/07/2021 03/07/21 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Price Changed $660,000 -2.2% $810 / Sq Ft
02/03/2021 02/03/21 For Sale $675,000 -- $828 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,098 $645,400 $0 $645,400
2024 $3,739 $631,600 $0 $631,600
2023 $3,680 $628,000 $0 $628,000
2022 $3,841 $648,800 $0 $648,800
2021 $3,760 $642,700 $0 $642,700
2020 $3,666 $637,500 $0 $637,500
2019 $3,509 $590,700 $0 $590,700
2018 $3,405 $541,300 $0 $541,300
2017 $3,231 $497,900 $0 $497,900
2016 $3,123 $446,800 $0 $446,800
2015 $3,090 $395,100 $0 $395,100
2014 $3,039 $362,700 $0 $362,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Matthew Slowik

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Matthew Slowik

    Compass

    (617) 750-2950

    4 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Matthew Slowik
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sheila Watson

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

    (781) 254-3474

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Sheila Watson
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72781885

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000212-000000-000052-000036-2

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Neighborhood Nine

36 Linnaean St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 36 Linnaean St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 03 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $723,322, approximately $887 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 36 Linnaean St Unit 2 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including St Peter School, Cambridge Montessori School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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