12 Ware Street, Unit B
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
$659,000
You simply can’t beat this Harvard Square location! Enjoy a roomy 890sf of space, well divided amongst 2 spacious bedrooms and open-plan living and dining rooms. 12 Ware Street is just 2-blocks to Harvard Yard, .4 miles to the MBTA redline station, and is a gracious brick building with mature gardens. This garden level condo has an expansive main living room with space enough for dedicated living and dining areas, as well as a spacious entryway. Generously sized bedrooms and built-ins provide multiple options for private work-from-home spaces. 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 common laundry facilities and bicycle storage. 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
2 Bedroom
1 Bath
935 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.
Sunday, October 9th
12:30-1:30 PM
Additional Information
Living Area: 935 interior sf
4 Rooms, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Year Built: 1920
Year Converted: 1981
Condo Fee: $400/month
Interior
The front entrance to the building is set back with a large garden courtyard, established landscaping, and winding stone path.
The condo has an open floor plan, replacement windows (new in 2011), new light fixtures, and hardwood floors throughout.
An ample entry area has a deep coat closet and plenty of room for a bench or landing zone.
Relax or entertain comfortably in the wide open living room with plenty of space for a distinct dining area. It has two windows, an exposed brick wall, and a sputnik-style light overhead.
An efficient galley kitchen has white Shaker-style cabinets, a marble tiled floor, gray laminate countertops, and a new Grohe faucet with pull-down sprayer. A large window provides natural light. Appliances are stainless steel and include a 5-burner Samsung gas range, a new Maytag dishwasher, and a Whirlpool refrigerator.
A good-sized bedroom offers a wide closet, a built-in desk, exposed brick wall, and three large windows.
The second bedroom is also large, and has two windows and an ample closet.
The bathroom has a combination porcelain tub & shower, black & yellow tiled surround, a black and white tiled floor, a wooden vanity with a white countertop, a nickel and glass light fixture, a large mirrored medicine cabinet, and a second wood wall cabinet.
A linen closet is located outside the bathroom 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.
Electrical: Through circuit breakers.
Laundry: Common laundry machines are located down the hall.
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: On-street with residential permit.
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 September '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 $287,056 in the association's reserve account as of August ‘21.
Tax Information: $838.28 (FY'21). This includes the Residential Exemption. Without this discount, the rate would be $3,311.20.
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