14 Soley Street
Charlestown, MA
$975,000
Urbanites will love this well-equipped townhouse with parking, private outdoor space & vaulted ceilings in Charlestown’s popular Gaslight district! Split across two levels, this light-filled 2-bed, 2-bath condo lives like a petite single-family. Conveniences include central air, in-unit laundry adjacent to the bedrooms, bathrooms on both floors, several new appliances, and ample storage. The home features highly usable private outdoor space, front and back. The primary bedroom is a top-floor oasis with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Situated just below the Bunker Hill Monument, this home is ideally located just blocks from shops and restaurants along Main Street, including Figs, Warren Tavern, Tatte Bakery & Whole Foods. Enjoy several area parks and the waterfront, only blocks away! Commute options abound: The 92/93 bus to downtown, a pedestrian route over the Washington St. bridge, quick access to Rts 93 & 1, and the orange line MBTA at Community College Station (.5m).
Property Details
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,060 SF
Showing Information
Please join us for our Open Houses below:
Friday, September 15th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, September 16th
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, September 17th
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Jenn McDonald (857.998.1026) and she can arrange an alternative showing time.
Additional Information
Living Area: 1,060 Interior Square Feet
4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Year Built: 1968
Condo Fee: $200/month
Interior Details
The townhome’s private front entrance opens into a small landing area, equipped with efficient cubbies and an armoire that are included with the sale. It offers two levels of living, handsome walnut stained hardwood floors, and white window blinds throughout.
The charming eat-in kitchen features plentiful white shaker-style cabinets with brushed brass hardware, charcoal granite countertops, a mosaic marble backsplash, recessed lights, a stainless sink with a retractable spray faucet, and a disposal. Appliances include a stainless-steel Whirlpool 5-burner range and microwave, an LG dishwasher (new in August 2023), an LG French-door refrigerator with ice and water (new in 2021), and a wine refrigerator.
The combination living and dining area looks out over the appealing rear deck and comfortably accommodates a dining table for 6.
To enjoy alfresco dining, the private rear deck is accessed from the living room and offers comfortable space for a dining table, grill, and lounge chair.
Midway in this floor is a full bathroom which features a combination tub/shower with white subway tile and mosaic tile accents, a brown shaker-style vanity with an off-white countertop, and a tilting vanity mirror.
A double-wide closet in the hall offers plenty of storage for coats and footwear.
There are two bedrooms and another full bathroom on the second floor, which has vaulted ceilings.
The generous primary bedroom features tall vaulted ceilings, two wide closets with built-ins, two windows and two skylights, and a combination ceiling fan with lights overhead.
The second bedroom has a window, a skylight, and another wide closet.
A bathroom is located between the bedrooms and includes a combination tub/shower with white subway tile surround. The floor is a classic black & white mosaic tile, which pairs perfectly with an elegant white pedestal sink. The bathroom is finished with a white wall-mounted medicine cabinet, a tilting vanity mirror, and brushed nickel fittings.
A linen closet is in the hallway just outside the bathroom.
A stacking Blomberg high-efficiency washer and electric, vented dryer (both new in 2022) are in a closet off the hallway and are included with the sale.
A delightful front patio can be used for planters, bicycle storage, or dining, your choice! The rubber storage shed is included with the sale.
Basement and Systems
Heating and Cooling: Gas-fired Courier HVAC (2006) provides forced hot air and central air conditioning and is controlled by a programmable thermostat.
Hot Water: Rheem 40-gallon electric hot water heater (new in 2020).
Electric: 100-amp service is provided through circuit breakers.
Laundry: Blomberg stacking washer and vented, electric dryer (both new in 2022) are in the 2nd floor hall closet and are included in the sale.
Storage: There is storage space in the basement, which can be accessed via the front hall, and in an attic space which is accessible from a hatch in the 2nd floor hallway.
Internet: Xfinity.
Exterior and Property
The front patio and rear deck are exclusive to this unit.
Exterior is cement fiber clapboard.
Roof: Asphalt shingle.
Windows: Vinyl, dual pane.
Parking
There is one off-street parking space in the driveway.
Association and Tax Information
2-unit association, 100% owner occupied.
Association is self-managed.
Beneficial interest is 50%.
Pets are allowed.
Condo Fee: $200/month (as of September ‘23). This covers Master Insurance, Water/Sewer, and contribution to the Capital Reserve.
Association Account: $1,047 is in the association’s bank account (as of August ’23).
$6,307.50 (FY’23. This includes the residential exemption).
Additional Information
Average monthly gas bill was $70 according to National Grid, and the average monthly electricity bill was $110 according to EverSource.