43 Linnaean Street, Unit 3B

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

$535,000

Showings by Appointment - Easy to See! Lovely Linnaean Street! This garden level 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo gets amazing natural light. Located in a classic “Harlow building”, it offers bright space with windows all around, a generous layout that ‘flows,’ and plenty of space for dedicated dining, living and a home office area. A well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances from 2019. The open floor plan offers a spacious dining area and living room, and the second bedroom can double as a home office space. It’s a truly flexible & spacious layout, and there’s even a bonus room across the hall - perfect for a home office, exercise room or extra storage. The building greets visitors with its manicured courtyard gardens, but to the rear, offers an unexpectedly delightful ‘secret garden’ filled with expansive lawns, shaded seating areas, and mature landscaping. A well-maintained laundry room is just down the hall. Professionally managed. High owner-occupancy. Minutes to Porter Sq.

Property Details

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

903 sf + 120 sf storage

Showing Information

Showings are by appointment only within the following timeframes. If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Lisa J. Drapkin or Jenn McDonald and they can arrange an alternative showing time.


Thursday, February 11th

12:00-1:30 pm

Saturday, February 13th

1:00-3:00 pm

Sunday, February 14th

1:00-3:00 pm


In an effort to follow COVID-19 protocols, please refer to the following showing instructions:

  • Please view the virtual tour and review all property information prior to scheduling a showing.

  • All visitors please wear masks and socially distance while in and on the property.

  • Visitors will be asked to use hand sanitizer or be given a fresh pair of gloves before entering the property.

  • Bathroom facilities may not be used.

  • All discussions about the property to take place outside so as to keep the interior visits as brief as possible.

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Additional Information:

  • Living Area: 903 sf + 120 sf storage

  • 4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

  • Year Built: 1922

  • Year Converted: 1981

  • Condo Fee: $488/month

Interior

  • A gorgeous brick courtyard precedes the front access to the building. Enjoy the well-maintained gardens that flank both sections of the traditional and gracious walkways.

  • Enter into the condo’s hallway with a large coat closet to the left, and plenty of space for a mudroom style entry area or console table.

  • There is a mix of tiled and carpeted floors throughout.

  • The main living area is open, yet retains clearly designated spaces for the living room and a dining table.

  • The living room is generously sized and receives good light through the french doors and transom window into the bedroom.

  • Enjoy cooking in the spacious kitchen with tall oak cabinets, a charcoal slate tile floor, and black laminate countertops. Two windows and recessed lighting keep this space well-lit and cheerful. Appliances include a Samsung 5-burner gas range, a Frigidaire refrigerator, and a Maytag dishwasher, all new in 2019. A door from the kitchen exits the condo to the rear, opening into the stairwell that leads to the front entryway of the building.

  • A good-sized bedroom offers wall-to-wall mirrored closets on one side, and two windows. The second bedroom includes four windows, a closet, and room for a home office.

  • The bathroom has a hex-tiled floor, a combination porcelain tub & shower with tiled surround, an oak vanity with an integrated sink and countertop, a 3-light vanity fixture, and a window.

  • An oversized linen closet sits in the hall outside the bedrooms and bathroom.

  • Across the hall from the unit door is a 10 ft x 12 ft bonus room which features built-in shelves and two windows. This room receives ambient heating from the steam pipe overhead, and makes for an ideal exercise, office or storage space.

 

Systems & Basement

  • Heat: Supplied by a gas-fired common boiler through steam radiators and the cost is included in the condo fee.

  • Hot Water: Supplied by a tankless heating system, also included in the condo fee.

  • Electrical: circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: Two common, coin-operated laundry areas are located on the same level as the condo.

  • Storage: There is a large assigned storage/bonus room across the hall.

  • Bicycles: There are storage racks in the basement.

Exterior and Property

  • Exterior is brick with stone masonry.

  • Roof is rubber. It was replaced in 1998 and repairs were made in 2018.

  • Landscaped courtyard and extensive surrounding gardens. The furniture and grill in the back yard are available for all residents.

  • Parking: On-street with a residential permit.

 

Association & Financial Information

  • 67-unit association; 91% are currently owner occupied (per management company).

  • The association is professionally managed by Mediate Management. 

  • Beneficial interest is 1.114%.

  • Condo Fee: $488/month (as of December '20). This covers heat, hot water, master insurance, trash and snow removal, common electric, landscaping, maintenance, professional management, on-site superintendent, and capital reserve.

  • Association Account: There was $331,071 in the association's reserve account as of October 2020.

  • Tax Information: $620.75 (FY'21 with the Residential Exemption discount of $2607.03). 

  • This is a smoke-free building.

  • Pets are allowed.

  • There is a live-in superintendent.

 

Additional Information

  • The driveway to the left of the building is available for short-term loading and unloading.

  • There is a volunteer Gardening Group that residents may join, which supplements the professional landscaping services.

Listing Agents:

Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617-930-1288

Jenn McDonald, Realtor, 857-998-1026