Showing Information

Please join us for controlled open houses - we will be limiting the number of parties in the property at the same time so there may be a wait. If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Dave Wood (617.388.3054) or Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.

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: 3,434 interior sf

• Lot Size: 3,360 sf

• 14 Rooms, 6+ Bedrooms, 3 Baths

• Year Built: 1910

Unit 1 Interior:  

• UNIT 1 is a “Philly Style” apartment with 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor, and a 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor.

• Enter the unit from a small, tiled foyer through a frosted glass French door. Once you enter, there is a short hallway, and the bathroom is on the left.

• The full bathroom has a tub and shower, and a combination of tile and wainscoting. The granite-topped single vanity (new in 2021) has a white porcelain sink and Moen fixtures. A mirrored medicine cabinet and light adorn the wall, and the floor is covered with 1” x 1” tiles. A linen closet in the bathroom offers ample storage.

• Across the hall, the light-filled living room is entered through a single French door. There is a decorative original mantle piece with a mirror, and a bay window overlooking the large front porch that spans the width of the house.

• French pocket doors lead to the formal dining room trimmed in natural oak wood and there is a built-in original China cabinet. A chair rail accents the walls and there is a newly installed drum light ceiling fixture. There is a pass-through from the counter area of the large eat-in kitchen, creating an excellent flow for entertaining. 

• The cabinets are dark wood, and the countertops are Formica. A large window brightens the food prep area and there is a small, tiled section of the floor. There are newly re-finished wood floors throughout the unit, including the kitchen. The 4-burner Frigidaire gas stove was new in 2021 and there is a Maytag bottom freezer refrigerator.  An exposed brick chimney enhances the room and there are three open shelves for storage.

• Bi-fold doors lead to a tiled pantry/mudroom and the entrance to the back yard, and there are plenty of shelves for storage. 

• Both bedrooms have refinished wood floors and closets.

• The unit features beautifully crafted original dentil molding above the doorways and windows in the living room, dining room and hallway.

• The 2nd floor of this apartment has the 3rd bedroom and a partially finished room with rough plumbing, intended for a second bath. This bonus room has a window and closet, and it’s separated from the landing by a set of double doors. 

Unit 1 Systems & Basement:

• A private staircase leads to the 1st floor side of the basement.

• Heating: Older gas fired forced hot air furnace.

• Hot water: A.O. Smith 40-gallon gas-fired water heater (2017).

• Electrical: 100 amps provided through circuit breakers.

• Laundry: Maytag top-loading washing machine (2017) and GE gas dryer (10-12 years old) are included in the sale.  

• Laundry sink.

Unit 2 Interior:

• UNIT 2 is entered from the front foyer up a curved staircase brightened by a lovely stained-glass window and a glass block window near the top.

• Across the hall is a coat closet with a storage compartment above, and a good-sized bonus room with a charming window seat that would make an ideal office or den. The full-length glass door leads to the expansive porch overlooking the street.  

• There is a stone-tiled full bath including a shower stall with a glass door. The vanity is topped with granite and provides plentiful storage.

• The floor plan on this level includes a spacious living room and formal dining room separated by a columned portal creating an elegant transition.

• The formal dining room has a built-in original China cabinet, chandelier and glass display cabinet situated above the pass-through to the large, eat-in kitchen. The flow of the three rooms is the perfect layout for entertaining.

• There is deep crown molding accenting both the living room and dining room and dentil molding adorns the windows and doorways.

• The kitchen features classic wainscoting, and stainless-steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, LG 5-burner gas stove, and LG French door refrigerator, all new in 2021.

• Countertops are Formica and butcher block, and there is a stainless-steel sink with a faucet and a filtered water dispenser.

• The walk-in pantry with a cabinet and abundant additional shelving is delightful.

• Two windows overlook the patio and garden and there is a carpeted staircase leading down to the back door and basement.

• The top floor is accessed by a curved staircase from the front hall. There are three large bedrooms, a full bath with stone tiled floor and glass enclosed tub and shower, single vanity with granite sink top, storage and large 12 x 12 floor tiles. There is a closet suitable for linens inside the second bedroom and in the hallway.     

• All bedrooms have closets and there is extensive under-eaves storage in the back bedroom overlooking the yard.

• The third bedroom is at the front of the house and has two large closets with newly installed bi-fold doors.

• A study alcove has floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves and a full window.

Unit 2 Systems & Basement:

• A private staircase leads to the 2nd floor side of the basement.

• Heating and Air Conditioning:  York gas-fired forced hot air direct vent HVAC system (2009) with an Aprilaire MERV furnace filter and an Aprilaire humidifier. Furnace motor was replaced in 2021.

• Hot Water: Gas-fired A.O. Smith 40-gallon Pro-Line water heater (new in 2020).

• Electrical: 100 amps provided through circuit breakers.

• Laundry: Whirlpool Cabrio front loading gas dryer (2018) and older Whirlpool top loading washing machine.

• Storage: There is a large storage room (formerly a “dark room”) with shelves.

• Walk-out basement through bulkhead doors. 

Exterior and Property: 

• Large front porch spans the width of the house. Front steps are made of composite.

• Fenced in and landscaped back yard patio with attractive pavers. The Sellers spent many hours creating the garden and planted the following: 2 Dogwood trees and plentiful plants and shrubs such as Rose of Sharon, Vinca Minor, Ferns, Hostas, Stella Doro Lilies, St. John’s Wort, Japanese Andromeda, Peonies, and Hydrangea, to name a few.

• Storage shed and additional storage under the porch.

• Thermopane replacement windows installed in 2008.  

• Exterior is asbestos shingle siding and was last painted in 2008. All exterior trim painted in 2016.

• Bulkhead and 2nd floor pantry were rebuilt in 2016. 

• Roof is asphalt shingle and is approximately 30 years old.

• Parking: Driveway can fit 3 vehicles in tandem.

Taxes:  $8,992.93 (FY21 with Residential Exemption discount of $3,455).

Listing Agents:

• Dave Wood, Realtor, 617-388-3054

• Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288