101 School Street, Unit 6

Somerville, Massachusetts 02143

$765,000

Set in a coveted Union Sq location steps to cafes and eateries, this 3rd floor penthouse affords a light-soaked floor plan w/ skyline views. A 6-unit building peppered with period details, the historic charmer has been masterfully modernized, merging glossy fir hardwood floors & classic crown molding w/ soaring ceilings and ample windows. Warmed by radiant heating, this stunner features a lovely formal living room with hand-carved wood mantels, original trim & ceiling medallion. Illuminated by a skylight, a sunny updated kitchen opens outward onto an expansive covered deck via French doors, blurring the lines between indoor/outdoor entertaining. A flexible floor plan with 2 gracious bedrooms, a quaint 3rd bedroom is poised for remote work. Equipped w/ private storage & laundry in the basement, unit 6 affords 1 off-street parking space. Set on a tree-lined 1-way street, blocks to the Union Sq Green Line, the bike path, Harvard/MIT, Rt. 93, and major bus routes, the location is an A+.


Property Details

3 bedrooms

1 bathrooms

995 SF


 

Showing Information

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If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Todd Denman (617.697.7462) and he can arrange an alternative showing time.


Thursday, July 14th

Saturday, July 16th

Sunday, July 17th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM



Additional Information

Property Details:

  • Living Area: 995 interior sq ft

  • 5 Rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath

  • Year Built & Converted: 1889/1999

  • Condo Fee: $217/month and covers master insurance, water/sewer, exterior maintenance, snow removal

Interior Details:

  • The unit opens into a spacious hallway/foyer anchored in firhardwoods

  • Hinged Transom windows add historic charm and welcome natural light

  • A long hallway forms the core of the unit, lending scale and drama with vaulted ceilings

  • The unit is anchored in hardwoods and warmed by radiant heating

  • Poised for dinner parties, the formal living room boasts oversized windows, original trim, a hand-carved wood mantel, and an ornate ceiling medallion

  • Illuminated by an overhead skylight, a sunny kitchen bleeds outward onto a massive covered deck via French doors, blurring the lines between indoor/outdoor entertaining

  • Replete with a convenient pantry, the kitchen includes a Samsung two-door fridge, KitchenAid range, oven, and dishwasher, plus a new microwave.

  • Bathed in a serene sage green, the primary bedroom is a refuge, appointed with hardwoods, a decorative faux mantle, and sizable closet.

  • Elevating the everyday with sleek subway tile, a gracious hall bathroom includes a shower-over-tub.

  • Perfect for hosting weekend visitors, a sizable second bedroom grounded in hardwoods features a generous closet.

  • A quaint 3rd bedroom with views of the tree line is the perfect flex space as an office, guest bedroom, or nursery.    

Exterior and Property:

  • The exterior cues up a mix of c.1890 Victorian-era wood shingles/siding most recently painted in 2010

  • The building features a rubber roof (1999)

  • The unit features double-paned windows (1999)

  • Dotted in mature trees, a brick walk leads to a charming, shared entryway

  • A sprawling covered deck features views of the treetops and Boston skyline

  • The building is equipped with an intercom entry

Basement & Systems:

  • Basement: unfinished with concrete floors, brick walls, and interior access

  • Heat: Forced hot water via gas-fueled Weil McLain boiler. (Estimated 1999)

  • Hot water: supplied by indirect Superstore natural gas hot water heater (1999)

  • Electrical: 100 amps through circuit breakers

  • The unit offers lockable 12x12 basement storage labeled “unit 6” with exterior access

  • Laundry: LG washing machine and gas dryer located in basement

  • The storage unit has has a Pittsburgh toilet (condition unknown)

  • Eversource is gas and electric utility provider

  • Utility expenses were roughly $110/month for gas and $165/month for electric

Parking:

  • A recently paved driveway (2019) offers 1 assigned off-street parking space (2nd from left against the fence)

  • The driveway is shared with 99 School Street

Association and Financial information:

  • The property has 6 units. All 6 units are owner occupied

  • This is an owner-managed condo association

  • Unit (6) has 17% beneficial interest in the property

  • The condo fee is $217/month and covers master insurance, water/sewer, exterior maintenance, snow removal

  • The annual property taxes for FY22 were $2,922 (includes residential exemption)

  • Pets are permitted (see Master Deed page 6)

  • The unit may be leased for no fewer than 30 days (see Master Deed page 7)

Exclusive Listing Agent:

Todd Denman - 617.697.7462