Showing Information

Please join us for our Open Houses below:

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) or Oriana Van Daele (617.642.1838) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.

Additional Information

• Living Area: 719 interior sf

• 3 Rooms, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

• Year Built: 1896

• Year Converted: 1998

• Condo Fee: $400.31

Interior

• Entry hall with an extra deep coat closet.

• The main living room is wide open, with many large windows and space for a distinct dining area.

• Enjoy cooking in this stylish kitchen which has granite countertops, maple cabinets and a generous pantry closet.  Appliances include a Frigidaire 4-burner gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and a microwave (new in 2017).

• The large bedroom is 16 ft x 11 ft and has bamboo floors and 2 closets.

• You’ll appreciate the spa bathroom which has a dark vanity with a granite countertop, a tile floor, and a walk-in shower with a ceramic tile surround and mosaic accents, and a window that opens.

Systems & Basement

• Heat: included in the condo fee and the association’s boilers were replaced in 2015 & 2018.

• Hot Water: is included in the condo fee and the association’s boiler was replaced in 2018.

• Cooling: air handler in ceiling of condo at entry and condenser on roof (new in 2017).

• Electrical: circuit breakers.

• Laundry: Frigidaire front loading washer and electric dryer are outside the bathroom and are included in the sale. There is also a shared common laundry room on the 1st floor.

• Bicycles: There are multiple racks in the basement.

Exterior and Property

• Exterior: Fiber cement siding.

• Roof is rubber and a $100,000 assessment was levied (and paid for by the Seller) to replace it. Install date TBD.

• There is a common patio and a common gas grill in the rear of the property.

• Windows are vinyl energy-efficient thermopane.

Parking

• Parking:  garage space 2.4 is assigned to this condo.

Association & Financial Information

• 23-unit association; there are 2 units in 245 Norfolk Street and 21 units in 253 Norfolk Street. 12 are currently owner occupied (52%).

• The association has been professionally managed by Y.I.F Management in Brighton since February 2021.

• Beneficial interest is 3.493%.

• Condo Fee: $400.31/month. This covers heat, hot water, cold water & sewer, master insurance, professional property management, laundry, exterior maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal.

• Association Account: There was $218,988 in the association's account as of April ‘21.

• Tax Information: $3,669.46 (FY'21).  With the Residential Exemption discount ($2,531.10), the annual taxes would be $1,138.36. 

• Pets: up to 3 are allowed for Owners. Tenants are not allowed to have pets. In order to have a pet(s), an application must be submitted showing up to date licensing and medical records.

• Rentals: Must be a minimum term of 30 days and must be in writing.

• One entity owns 5 units.

Additional Information

• Seller may do a 1031 tax-deferred exchange.

• Average monthly electricity bill is $55.

Listing Agents:

• Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617-930-1288

• Oriana van Daele, Realtor, 617-642-1838