100 School Street, Unit 1

Watertown, Massachusetts 02472

$850,000

Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 3½ bath townhome, ideally situated in Watertown just minutes to the booming Arsenal Yards development and Watertown Square.  Newly built in 2006 and recently renovated, the fresh, modern interior features gleaming hardwood oak floors, crown moldings, recessed lights, and high ceilings. In addition to tons of natural light, there are 3 private decks – one off each of the bedrooms – plus a generous patio that opens from the kitchen to the rear.  The ample square footage across 4 levels means plenty of space for sleep, work, play, and exercise!  The large and airy kitchen was renovated in 2016 and has an oversized island that forms the center of an open floorplan that is ideal for entertaining. Enjoy 2-car parking, with one garage and one driveway space. Laundry hookups in place for the 2nd floor or the lower level - your choice! A video intercom, NEST programmable thermostats, and central air complete this offering. 


Property Details

3 bedrooms

3.5 bathrooms

2,813 SF


 
 

Showing Information

Please join us for controlled open houses - we will be limiting the number of parties in the condo at the same time so there may be a wait. If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) or Jenn McDonald (857.998.1026) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.


Thursday, May 13th

1:30-3:00 PM

Saturday, May 15th

12:30-2:00 PM

Sunday, May 16th

2:30-4:00 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: 2,813 interior sf

  • 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths

  • Year Built: 2006

  • Condo Fee: $382.80/month

     

    Interior

  • Enter this modern and light-filled space to a wide hallway and landing area.  An ample coat closet sits immediately to your right, and a skylight overhead streams light into the hall and dining area. There are oak hardwood floors, crown moldings and recessed lights throughout, adding polish and elegance to this space.

  • The expansive living room features a 4-panel horizontal transom window and another 3-panel vertical window panel, for the perfect blend of privacy and light.

  • A half bath services the main floor, and is conveniently situated between the living room and kitchen. It includes a floating gray vanity with bamboo counter and a porcelain vessel sink, a mirror, travertine tile floors and a nickel vanity light fixture.

  • The large kitchen sits at the rear of the home, and smartly connects the living room and dining areas on either side.  Renovated in 2016, it features gray quartz countertops, plentiful white cabinets, including wine storage, an oversized island with seating for four, and a set of three modern, nickel pendant fixtures hanging over the sink area. Appliances include a stainless-steel Maytag side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water on the door, a microwave, gas stove, and an LG dishwasher.

  • The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and includes a frosted glass and nickel pendant. The sliding glass doors lead to the rear patio, making for an ideal flow for outdoor dining, lounging and entertaining.

  • There are two bedrooms on the 2nd floor.  One good-sized bedroom includes a large deck, two large windows, an extra deep closet with built in shelves, and a chrome and glass schoolhouse style pendant overhead.

  • The hallway bath has 12” x 12” ceramic tile floors, a tub and shower with tile surround, a pedestal sink and a medicine cabinet.

  • The 2nd bedroom is generously sized with sliding glass doors to a deck, an ample walk-in closet, and a private en-suite bathroom. This bathroom offers ceramic tile floors, a pedestal sink, and a combination jetted tub and shower with ceramic tile surround, and a window.

  • There’s a hidden staircase to the top floor which is a private oasis drenched in natural light! The penthouse suite spans the entire level with windows on both sides, vaulted ceilings, and a lovely hanging glass pendant in the stairwell.  There is a double wide walk-in closet, storage cubbies under the eaves, an en-suite bath, and a French door to the rooftop deck.

  • The top floor bath is perfectly sized to accommodate the standing shower with a glass door, a pedestal sink, a wood storage cabinet, and a medicine cabinet.

  • The lower level is finished with two distinct zones, perfectly configured to accommodate exercise, play, an office or a family room.  It is outfitted with gray wood-grain vinyl flooring (installed 2020) and recessed lights throughout.  A second washer/dryer hookup is available behind double closet doors.

    Systems & Basement: 

  • HVAC: Forced hot air and cooling are provided by 2 systems and there are 3 zones. The gas-fired Goodman (new in 2019) heats and cools the lower level and the 1st floor, and features an Air Scrubber filtering system. The gas-fired American Standard, located on the 2nd floor, provides heating and cooling for the 2nd and 3rd floors. Both are controlled by NEST programmable thermostats.

  • Hot water:  Gas-fired on-demand Rinnai tankless hot water heater (new in 2019) with Control-R Wi-Fi control module.

  • Electrical: Circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: Two sets of hookups are available.  One is located in the 2nd floor hall closet, and the other is in the lower level.  The LG washer/dryer set are excluded from the sale.

  • Video Intercom: AIPhone system with a module on the 2nd floor.

     

    Exterior and Property: 

  • There are three decks and one covered patio in the rear.

  • Exterior is vinyl siding (new in 2019).  New flashing, exterior railings and Trex decking were also installed in 2019.

  • Fire suppression system includes in-ceiling sprinklers with monitoring service.

  • There is a sump pump in the lower level.

  • Roof is asphalt shingles (new in 2019).

  • Parking: 2 for cars - detached garage (Space B) and driveway (Space D).

     

    Association & Financial Information: 

  • 5-unit association, with 80% owner occupancy.

  • The association is self-managed.

  • Beneficial interest is 22.35%.

  • Condo Fee: $382.80/month (as of May ’21) This covers master insurance, snow removal, landscaping, common electric, fire alarm monitoring, building maintenance and reserves.

  • Association Account: There is approximately $3,030 in the association's bank account as of May 2021.

  • Tax Information: $5,623.73 (FY'21 with Town of Watertown Residential Exemption discount).

  • Pets are allowed although the condo docs indicate that dogs must be approved. In practice, the Owners have never abided by this rule and many Owners have dogs.

  • Rentals are allowed and must be for at least 3 months.

     

    Additional Information:

  • Average Electricity bill is $102/month per Eversource.

  • Average Gas bill is $60/month per National Grid.

  • Annual Water & Sewer cost was approximately $435.41 per Town of Watertown for the past 12 months.

  • The wall mounted light fixture in the dining room and the washer/dryer set are excluded from the sale.

  • Closing Date: Sellers can close at any time.

     

    Listing Agents:

  • Lisa Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288

  • Jenn McDonald, Sales Associate, 857.998.1026