1697 Cambridge Street, Unit 6

Cambridge, MA

$485,000

In a premier Mid-Cambridge location, 1697 Cambridge Street Unit 6 is that rare studio with charm to spare and stunning updates — perfect for students, professionals & investors alike! Renovated with a gorgeous custom kitchen, lovely hardwood floors & new fixtures, Unit 6 awaits its lucky new owner! A spacious foyer offers ample room for entry furnishings, plus a roomy closet for coats, boots & other storage. Beautiful, refinished, original windows flood the main room with natural light. There is ample space for a seating area as well as a large bed and the room has an alcove well-suited for a home office set-up, with 2 sizable closets on either end. The updated eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry with in cab & under cab lighting, soapstone counters with ample storage and counter space, along with space for a table & chairs. Just around the corner from Harvard Yard, enjoy easy access to restaurants, shopping, the Red Line and all this quintessential Cambridge location has to offer!

Property Details

2 Rooms

1 Bathroom

470 SF

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Showing Information

Please join us for our Open House:

Thursday, September 12th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM and

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 14th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, September 15th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Holden Lewis 617.817.4247 and Eirinn Carroll 860.508.6703 they can arrange an alternative showing time.

Additional Information

  • Living Area: 470 Interior Square Feet (per public record)

  • 2 Rooms, 1 Bathroom

  • Parking: On street, by permit

  • Exclusive Use: Basement storage

  • Year Built: 1940

  • Condo Fee: $295.70/month, includes professional building management, master insurance, heat, hot water, sewer, common electric and reserves.

Main Level – 470 Square Feet

  • Entering through the front door, you’re greeted by a large foyer with a spacious coat and utility closet.

  • The home features hardwood flooring throughout.

  • The eat-in kitchen features soapstone counters, custom inset white shaker cabinets with oil rubbed bronze hardware, and both under-cabinet lighting, and in-cabinet lighting in the uppers. There is a large window offering natural light and fresh air, and additional space for a small table. Appliances include a Whirlpool microwave, Whirlpool gas range, and GE refrigerator.

  • The main room has two large closets and ample space for a bed, sitting area, and a work space. There are three large windows overlooking mature greenery and a piano window on the opposite side with textured frosted glass.

  • Off the hallway, there is a full bath with tiled flooring, a combination tub/shower, vanity, and window.

  • A door off the kitchen leads to a rear stairwell, which provides a second egress, and access to the basement where common laundry, systems and private storage are located.

Parking

  • On-street, by permit.

Systems & Basement:

  • Heating: Steam radiators.

  • Cooling: Window ACs (2) included in sale.

  • Hot Water: Hot water is supplied by the building.

  • Electrical: 60 amps through circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: A common laundry room with multiple units is located in basement.

  • Storage: A private deeded basement storage space comes with this unit. The common bike storage area is also located in the basement.

Exterior

  • The building is a 4-story, 50-unit structure.

  • Siding: Brick.

  • Windows: Wood.

  • Roof: Rubber (~2001).

Association & Financial Information:

  • 50-unit association, 18 are owner-occupied.

  • Beneficial Interest for Unit 6 is 1.719%.

  • Condo Fee: $295.70/month, includes professional building management, master insurance, heat, hot water, sewer, common electric, snow removal, landscaping, and reserves.

  • Rentals: 3-month minimum initial lease term.

  • Operating Account: $136,223 as of August 26, 2024.

  • Reserve Account: $469,166 as of August 26, 2024.

  • Taxes: FY2024, $2,700.55/yr. Does NOT include residential exemption.

Utilities

  • Electric: $23/month on average per Eversource

  • Gas: $8/month on average per Eversource

Additional Information

  • Sellers have moved out; a quick close is preferred.

  • Unit is legally known as #6, but labeled as #2 in the building.

  • There is a crack in the door panel on the microwave.