RENTED MAR 1, 2025

40 Linnaean St Unit 1 Cambridge, MA 02138

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $585,929 - $639,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
575 Sq Ft
1920 Built

Last Sold December 17, 2012

Last sale price $335,000 $583 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,474/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2025

AVAILABLE NOW! ---Great Location in HARVARD SQUARE. This charming & quaint on a TREE-LINED STREET 1 Bed 1 Bath Raised/Parlor Level 1st Floor FLOOR THROUGH LAYOUT with WINDOWS IN ALL ROOMS comes with 1 Wood Burning FIREPLACE in Living Room, secluded & tuck away from the street, overlooking a BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED COURTYARD & Perennial Garden. Featuring HARDWOOD FLOOR THROUGHOUT, Living room with Built-in Bookcase, FIREPLACE and sconces , EAT-IN KITCHEN with Glass Cabinet, a Tiled Bathroom and CEILING FAN in Bedroom PLUS Extra storage & Laundry in Basement. ---MONTHLY RENT INCLUDES: Water, Hot Water, HEAT, 1 Assigned Storage Area 3’x3’x8’ along with Bike Storage & Coin-Op Washer/Dryer in Basement. ---Close to HARVARD SQUARE, Red Line T, Bus Line, Shops, Restaurants & More. Located in Radcliffe neighborhood close to Harvard & Porter Square, Restaurants, Shops, Public & University transportation. ---WalkScore Rated 96/100 “WALKER’S PARADISE”. ---BikeScore Rated 97/100 “BIKER’S PARADISE”.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Amy Henderson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/15/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Amy Henderson

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/15/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 575 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,900
  • Rent includes heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, gardener, extra storage, garden area, laundry facilities
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2125240/1,415376

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,236

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Lease Term: Lease Terms(12 Mo+),Term of Rental(12 Mo+)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: Yes
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 2900

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Storage, Entrance Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Common Area, In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 575
  • Living Area: 575
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Trash Collection, Snow Removal, Gardener, Extra Storage, Garden Area, Laundry Facilities
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2125240/1,415376
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 575
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2019
Sold by
Baoqi Inc
Bought by
2 Earhart Llc
Current Estimated Value
$608,482

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2019
Sold by
Liu Wei and Sun Wei
Bought by
Baoqi Inc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2012
Closed on
Dec 17, 2012
Sold by
Smith Paulette A
Bought by
Liu Wei and Sun Wei
Seller's Agent
Eric Burke
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Buyer's Agent
John Bigelow
Compass
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
C & M Rt
Bought by
Smith Paulette A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,500
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1994
Sold by
Deteresa Rafael Donde
Bought by
Antino Michael A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1991
Sold by
Obsta Principiis T
Bought by
Donde De Teresa Rafael
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
2 Earhart Llc -- --
Baoqi Inc -- --
Liu Wei $335,000 --
Smith Paulette A $127,500 --
Antino Michael A $61,000 --
Donde De Teresa Rafael $59,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Paulette A $114,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Under Contract -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $5 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Rent $3,000 +30.4% --
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Rent $2,300 +15.0% --
03/02/2016 03/02/16 Under Contract -- -- --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Price Changed $2,000 -4.8% $3 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
08/16/2014 08/16/14 Under Contract -- -- --
08/13/2014 08/13/14 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
12/17/2012 12/17/12 Sold $335,000 -1.2% $583 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/30/2012 11/30/12 For Sale $339,000 +1.2% $590 / Sq Ft
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Off Market $335,000 -- --
11/06/2012 11/06/12 For Sale $339,000 -- $590 / 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 $3,236 $509,600 $0 $509,600
2024 $2,893 $488,600 $0 $488,600
2023 $2,993 $510,800 $0 $510,800
2022 $3,158 $533,500 $0 $533,500
2021 $3,091 $528,400 $0 $528,400
2020 $3,035 $527,800 $0 $527,800
2019 $2,906 $489,200 $0 $489,200
2018 $2,821 $448,500 $0 $448,500
2017 $2,657 $409,400 $0 $409,400
2016 $2,480 $354,800 $0 $354,800
2015 $2,455 $313,900 $0 $313,900
2014 $2,414 $288,100 $0 $288,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Amy Henderson

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 519-1627

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Amy Henderson
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Deslene Jeffers

    AnaiYah Realty Associates

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mark Porter

    Apartment Hub

    (617) 440-6060

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Mark Porter
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  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Eric Burke

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Bigelow

    Compass

    (617) 320-6187

    John Bigelow
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73302366

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000212-000000-000052-000040-1

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 Neighborhood Nine

40 Linnaean St Unit 1, Cambridge, MA

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