12 Ware Street, Unit 21
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
$625,000
Dream about living in the heart of Harvard Square? This 1-bedroom/1-bath condo on quiet, one-way Ware Street is just 2 blocks to Harvard Yard, and .4 miles to the redline MBTA station. Situated in a classic brick building with a zen-like garden courtyard, it offers a smart layout that flows and includes a parking space and extra storage. An expansive main living room has space enough for dedicated living and dining areas, while a spacious entryway can flex as a home office. There are hardwood floors, newer replacement windows, and new light fixtures throughout. The Bancroft Court Condominiums are professionally managed, have elevator service and intercom for guests, and card-operated laundry facilities and bicycle storage in the basement. With fees that include heat and hot water, this well maintained condo is a perfect fit for investors, and anyone seeking immediate access to Harvard Square.
Property Details
1 Bedroom
1 Bath
660 SF
Showing Information
If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Jenn McDonald at 857.998.1026 and she can arrange an alternative showing time.
Thursday, July 15th
2:00 PM -3:00 PM
Saturday, July 17th
12:30-2:00 PM
Sunday, July 18th
12:30-2:00 PM
Additional Information
Living Area: 660 interior sf
3 Rooms, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Year Built: 1920
Year Converted: 1981
Condo Fee: $400/month
Interior
A serene garden courtyard with winding stone path and established landscaping precedes the front entrance to the building.
The condo has an open floor plan, replacement windows (new in 2011), new light fixtures, and hardwood floors throughout.
An ample entry hall has a deep coat closet and plenty of room for a bench or home office setup.
Relax or entertain comfortably in the wide open living room with plenty of space for a distinct dining area. It has two windows and a bronze light fixture with drum shade overhead.
Enjoy cooking in the sunny kitchen with maple Shaker-style cabinets, a white tiled floor and backsplash, and gray laminate countertops. A large window keeps this space well-lit and cheerful. Appliances are white and include a Kenmore 4-burner gas range, a Kenmore refrigerator (new in 2018) and a microwave.
A good-sized bedroom offers a wide closet, two large windows and a bronze light fixture with drum shade.
The bathroom has a combination porcelain tub & shower, classic black & white ceramic tiled surround and floor, a wooden vanity with a white countertop, a 3-light vanity fixture, a mirrored medicine cabinet and a wall-mounted storage cabinet, and chrome fixtures.
Two tall and deep linen closets are located outside the bed and bathrooms offering plenty of extra storage.
Systems & Basement
Heat & Hot Water: Supplied by a gas-fired Weil McLean Commercial common boiler (new in 2015) through steam radiators and the cost for both is included in the HOA fee.
Cooling: With in-window AC unit.
Electrical: Through circuit breakers.
Laundry: Common, card-operated laundry machines are located in the basement.
Storage: There is an assigned storage space in the basement.
Bicycles: There are bicycle storage racks also located in the basement.
Exterior and Property
Parking for 1-car is included.
Exterior is brick and was repointed in 2011.
Roof was replaced in 2019.
Elevator service is provided.
Intercom access is available.
Association & Financial Information
50-unit association; 30% are currently owner occupied (per management company).
The association is professionally managed by Brigs Property Management.
Owners may not own more than 2 units in the association.
Beneficial interest is 1.9231%.
Condo Fee: $400/month (as of June '21). This covers heat, hot water, water/sewer, master insurance, laundry facilities, elevator, maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and contribution to the reserves.
Association Account: There was $278,877.91 in the association's reserve account as of May ‘21.
Tax Information: $3,414.57 (FY'21). With the Residential Exemption discount, the rate would be $883.47.
Rentals are allowed with a minimum lease term of 1 year.
Smoking is prohibited in the building and grounds.
Pets are not allowed.
Additional Information
Average electricity bill is $84/month (per EverSource)
Average gas bill is $13/month (per EverSource)
Listing Agent:
Jenn McDonald, Realtor, 857-998-1026