1283 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2

Arlington, Massachusetts 02476

$475,000

Now is the time! Make your next home in this fabulous 5 room condo with a spacious private back deck and two parking spaces, located in the quaint urban village of Arlington Heights! Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of local offerings—everything from Bento Boxes to hand-crafted freshly baked cookies to the iconic D’Agostino’s Deli!

This well-maintained second floor condo features a flexible floor plan with plenty of closets, and options for a WFH space, dining room or den.  There are wood floors throughout and a generous, private, lockable storage area in the basement, where you will also find private laundry. Perfect for first time buyers or those looking for more space.  It’s conveniently located near the popular Minuteman Bike Path and bus routes to the Alewife Red Line station and Harvard Square.  Route 2, with quick access to Cambridge, is a just a 5-minute drive away. Walk score of 86.


Property Details

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

962 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 Dave Wood (617.388.3054) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.


Thursday, April 22nd

1:00-3:00 PM

Saturday, April 24th

1:00-3:00 PM

Sunday, April 25th

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: 962 interior sq. ft.

  • 5 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

  • Year Built: 1910, Year Converted: 2003

  • Condo Fee: $83.00/month (paid quarterly)

 

Interior:

  • The common front door leads to a newly carpeted staircase to the second floor, where the unit door opens into a short hallway and the entrance to the south facing living room. There is a closet in the living room, and a doorway leading to a south facing room that could be used as a dining room, bedroom (there’s a closet), or a den/WFH space.

  • The good-sized primary bedroom has wood floors, a ceiling fan, a closet, and two west-facing windows.

  • The bathroom features a Kohler pedestal sink, two wall cabinets, ceramic tile floors, and a claw foot tub with a shower ring. Wainscoting provides a touch of charm to the room.

  • The eat-in kitchen has a butcher block island with seating for two, a 12 x 12 ceramic tile floor, and a generous amount of maple cabinets. There are Formica countertops, a delightful decorative backsplash, and undercabinet lighting. Appliances include a five-burner gas stove, microwave, and refrigerator, all by Whirlpool, a Bosch dishwasher (new in 2019), and an InSinkerator disposal.

  • The 5th room is off of the kitchen and could be used as a dining room, WFH space or bedroom. There is a closet and a sliding barn door for privacy.

  • The back door off of the kitchen leads to the back porch and down to the basement. The spacious rear deck was rebuilt and expanded in 2020 with low-maintenance composite materials.

Systems & Basement: 

  • Heat & Hot Water: Both are supplied through the gas-fired high-efficiency on-demand/tankless Navien boiler (new in 2019). The heat is distributed through hot water baseboards and is controlled by a digital thermostat.  

  • Electrical: 60 amps to the unit provided through circuit breakers. 200 amps to the building from the street.

  • Laundry: Side by side Whirlpool Duet washing machine and electric dryer (new in 2015) are exclusive to the unit.

  • Storage: Private lockable storage room.

  • Windows in basement were replaced in 2018.

 

Exterior and Property: 

  • Windows: Vinyl replacement windows throughout.

  • Private covered rear porch is exclusive to this condo (rebuilt in 2020).

  • Exterior is vinyl siding.

  • Roof is rubber and was replaced in 2018.

  • Parking: The two tandem spaces are located in the parking area behind the building. Guest parking is available on a first-come first-served basis.

  • There is a small common front yard and at the side of the house there is a small garden area bordering the driveway. The area near the basement door has a flagstone walkway and a garden filled with beautiful dianthus, bleeding heart, ferns, lambs ear, woods poppy, and hostas.

 

Association & Financial Information: 

  • 3-unit association, 100% owner occupied.

  • The association is self-managed.

  • Beneficial interest is 33%.

  • Condo Fee: $83 month, paid quarterly which covers master insurance and a small amount for capital reserve. Snow removal and any other maintenance costs are paid by an assessment. Water bills are divided evenly by the number of residents when they are received.

  • Tax Information: $4,010.38 (FY'21). 

  • Pets are allowed.

  • Rentals shall not be for a period of less than 1 year.

 

Additional Information:

  • Average electricity bill is $81/month. Average gas bill is $99/month.

  • New carpet in interior common hallway and stairs installed April 2021.

  • The association has contracted for spray foam insulation on the exterior walls through Mass Save. The work will be completed in the spring/summer and there is no cost to the association.

  • The driveway to the left of this property is owned by this property and the house to the left has a right of passage.

 

Listing Agents:

  • Lisa Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288

  • Dave Wood, Realtor, 617.388.3054