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Seller's Agent in 2025
Timothy Pi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
55 Total Sales
SOLD DEC 2, 2014
RENTED JUN 16, 2025
42 Linnaean St Unit 3 Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
660
Sq Ft
9,583
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of December 2014A highly desirable one bedroom condo situated in the Radcliffe College Neighborhood close to the amenities of both Harvard & Porter Squares. This high first floor unit offers extremely well proportioned living space with high ceilings, generous windows and hardwood floors throughout. It features an updated eat-in-kitchen, a living room with fireplace and a generous sized bedroom. There is ample closet space in-unit and a deeded storage area in the basement. The building has coin operated laundry and a storage area for bikes. This condominium is vacant and in move-in condition. Showings start at OPEN HOUSE on Saturday October 18th 12-2PM, then Sunday (10/19) 12-2pm. Offers, if any, to be presented by Tuesday October 21st at 7pm. All offers to allow 24hours for a response.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/16/2014
Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$3,503
Year Built
1920
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Unit Placement: Street
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1920
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: First Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior Features
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior: Brick
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Condominium Name: Avon Manor
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Hot Water, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Extra Storage, Refuse Removal
- Management: Professional - Off Site
- No Units: 61
- Unit Building: 3
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 16, 2014
Closed on
Dec 2, 2014
Sold by
Bandar Bahij M and Decker-Bandar Marjorie
Bought by
Tsai Hsing-Chen
Seller's Agent
Lisa Godwin
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Godwin
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.75%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$230,088
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Outstanding Balance
$142,534
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$487,532
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 2010
Sold by
Decker Marjorie
Bought by
Bandar Bahij M and Decker-Bandar Marjorie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 17, 2003
Sold by
Ottesen John A
Bought by
Decker Marjorie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,200
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $385,000 | -- | |
| Land Court Massachusetts | -- | -- | |
| Land Court Massachusetts | $256,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $185,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $243,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Rented | $2,750 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/01/2025 06/01/25 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/16/2025 04/16/25 | For Rent | $2,750 | +8.9% | -- |
| 06/22/2022 06/22/22 | Rented | $2,525 | +1.0% | -- |
| 06/16/2022 06/16/22 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2022 06/13/22 | For Rent | $2,500 | +4.2% | -- |
| 09/23/2021 09/23/21 | Rented | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/21/2021 09/21/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/14/2021 08/14/21 | For Rent | $2,400 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/22/2021 07/22/21 | Rented | $2,400 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/20/2021 07/20/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/05/2021 05/05/21 | For Rent | $2,400 | +9.1% | -- |
| 08/06/2017 08/06/17 | Rented | $2,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/24/2017 07/24/17 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/30/2017 06/30/17 | Price Changed | $2,200 | -4.3% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 06/06/2017 06/06/17 | For Rent | $2,300 | +9.5% | -- |
| 08/26/2016 08/26/16 | Rented | $2,100 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/24/2016 08/24/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/04/2016 08/04/16 | Price Changed | $2,100 | -8.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2016 07/15/16 | For Rent | $2,300 | +15.0% | -- |
| 02/27/2016 02/27/16 | Rented | $2,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/25/2016 02/25/16 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2016 02/10/16 | Price Changed | $2,000 | -4.8% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 01/27/2016 01/27/16 | Price Changed | $2,100 | -4.5% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 12/23/2015 12/23/15 | For Rent | $2,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/02/2014 12/02/14 | Sold | $385,000 | 0.0% | $583 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2014 10/23/14 | Off Market | $385,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/16/2014 10/16/14 | For Sale | $400,000 | -- | $606 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,503 | $551,700 | $0 | $551,700 |
| 2024 | $3,155 | $533,000 | $0 | $533,000 |
| 2023 | $3,184 | $543,400 | $0 | $543,400 |
| 2022 | $3,360 | $567,500 | $0 | $567,500 |
| 2021 | $3,288 | $562,100 | $0 | $562,100 |
| 2020 | $3,240 | $563,400 | $0 | $563,400 |
| 2019 | $3,102 | $522,300 | $0 | $522,300 |
| 2018 | $3,012 | $478,800 | $0 | $478,800 |
| 2017 | $2,826 | $435,500 | $0 | $435,500 |
| 2016 | $2,685 | $384,100 | $0 | $384,100 |
| 2015 | $2,262 | $289,200 | $0 | $289,200 |
| 2014 | $2,223 | $265,300 | $0 | $265,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Timothy Pi
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Barbara Baker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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Andrea Petrino
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Andrea Petrino
RE/MAX
(617) 909-4035
9 Total Sales
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Emily Shewchuk
E
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Emily Shewchuk
Kingston Real Estate & Management
(617) 651-5251
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Christopher Godino
Seller's Agent in 2017
Christopher Godino
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 947-0058
2 in this area
19 Total Sales
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Emma Guardia
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Emma Guardia
Compass
(774) 294-8470
3 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71758175
APN: CAMB-000212-000000-000052-000042-3
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