150 Lowell Street, Unit 2

Somerville, Massachusetts 02143

$775,000

Gorgeous sun-filled three-bedroom, two-bath condo, with the cheeriest yellow front doors on the block!  Just 5-years young, the quality, space and light are a dream, while the 2-private decks, modern patio and garden out back, and 1-car driveway parking in the heart of Spring Hill, are not to be missed.  This location offers easy access to the upcoming Magoun Square Green Line station, as well as Magoun, Davis, Porter and Union Squares. The condo features high ceilings, oak hardwood floors and cellular top down/bottom-up window treatments throughout.  A ‘great room’ offers an open-plan space, with a terrific balance between dining, kitchen, and living room areas.  The kitchen is designed for cooking, with granite counters, extra tall and plentiful maple cabinets, a large island, and Frigidaire Professional Series stainless steel appliances.  A large main bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, and the second full bathroom is perfectly positioned off the living area. This condo features all the modern amenities with in-unit laundry, central air, Nest thermostat, and private storage in the basement.


Property Details

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1,188 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 Jenn McDonald (857.998.1026) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.


Friday, April 9th

12:30-2:00 pm

Saturday, April 10th

2:00-3:30 pm

Sunday, April 11th

12:00-1:30 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

Unit Details:

  • Living Area: 1,188 interior sf

  • 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath

  • Year Built & Converted: 1910 / 2016

  • Condo Fee: $131/month 

 

Interior:

  • Entering this spacious condo, you are greeted by a wide central hallway, with a glass door on your right that opens to the private front porch.

  • The first bedroom sits at the front of the property, has three large windows, a lighted closet and a bronze light fixture overhead.

  • Next door, the spacious main bedroom also offers a large bay window, a bronze light fixture, a lighted closet with built-ins, and an en-suite bathroom. The standing shower has a white subway tile surround with glass accent tiles, and an octagonal tile floor. There is a pedestal sink, a mirrored medicine cabinet, a second wall cabinet for storage, plus privacy window treatments.

  • A third bedroom is perfectly proportioned to flex as a WFH office, a guest room, nursery, or a private yoga studio. It has 2 large windows, and French doors.

  • A second full bathroom sits just off of the living room area. It has a wood vanity with a solid surface countertop, built-in shelving, a white porcelain tub with subway tile surround, a chrome tilting mirror, and a 12 x 12 tile floor on the diagonal. A stacking Kenmore front-loading washer and electric dryer with steam functionality are included in the sale.

  • The end of the hallway opens into an expansive main room with a distinct dining area, living room space and kitchen.  This ‘great room’ offers recessed lights, windows on all three sides, and it opens onto the private back deck and a shared patio and garden below.

  • There’s a large center island in the kitchen that comfortably seats three, and has artful swirled glass and black pendant lights overhead. The kitchen features granite countertops, plentiful, tall shaker-style maple cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and a white subway tile backsplash. Appliances are Frigidaire Professional series and include a French door refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and a five-burner gas stove.  The deep stainless-steel sink has a pull-down faucet and a disposal. There is a wonderful pantry with slide out drawers for all of your dry goods!

  • A good-sized back deck looks out over a sizable patio, with a custom-built bench, tables, and numerous gardening and planting beds. The Weber gas grill is shared by the association.

 

Systems & Basement: 

  • Heating & Cooling: Forced hot air and cooling are provided by a gas-fired Goodman system and controlled by a NEST thermostat. The air handler is located in the front room closet and the condenser is in the back yard.

  • Hot water:  State Select 40-gallon gas-fired hot water heater, located in the basement (2015).

  • Electrical: 100 amps through circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: A stacking front loading Kenmore set with steam functionality is located in the 2nd bathroom and is included with the sale.

  • Good sized private storage room in the basement.

  • There is a common Fire Alarm system and Sprinklers. Note that these systems oftentimes qualify for discounts on homeowner’s insurance.

 

Exterior and Property: 

  • Exclusive use front and rear decks plus a shared patio with custom built wooden planter, bench and table series.  Additional planters and a water fountain surround it for a modern garden experience complete with mature flowers and perennial shrubs. The Weber gas grill is shared.

  • Exterior is grey vinyl shingle siding with white trim.

  • Roof is asphalt shingle and was replaced in 2016.

  • Parking is 1-car tandem in the driveway. This unit shares the driveway with the 1st floor.

  • There is a dedicated storage room in the basement.

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Association & Financial Information: 

  • 3-unit association, with 100% owner occupancy.

  • The association is self-managed.

  • Beneficial interest is 33%.

  • Condo Fee: $131/month (as of April ’21) This covers Master Insurance, Common Electric, Fire Alarm Panel Inspection, Maintenance and Capital Reserve.

  • Association Account: There was $2,995.65 in the association's bank account as of March 27, 2021.

  • Tax Information: $ 3,693.25 (FY'21 with the residential exemption). 

  • Pets are allowed.

 

Utility Cost:

  • Electricity: Average electricity bill is $ 125/month per Eversource.

  • Gas: Average gas bill is $ 35/month per Eversource.

  • Water & Sewer: Annual cost of water and sewer is $631.55.