Showing Information

Please join us for our Open Houses below:

Friday, July 21st

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Saturday, July 22nd

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, July 23rd

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) or Jenn McDonald (857.998.1026) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.

Additional Information

• Living Area: 1,800 Square Feet

• 7 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms

• Year Built: 2010

• Condo Fee: $360/month

Interior Details

• Enter via a private staircase to the front door and discover the open plan layout.

• The living room, dining room and kitchen feature oak hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lights, large 6-over-6 windows, and handsome woven wood blinds.

• The living area comfortably accommodates a large sectional, and the contiguous dining area comfortably holds a table for 8. A large drum light with a linen shade hangs over the dining area and a floating shelf adorns the wall.

• A double-wide closet offers plenty of storage for coats and footwear.

• Midway on this floor is a powder room which features a white shaker-style vanity with a charcoal and white granite countertop, a mirror, a Kohler toilet, and a window with white blinds.

• The u-shaped kitchen features plentiful white shaker-style cabinets with a mix of wood and glass fronts, charcoal and white granite countertops, a mosaic marble backsplash (new in 2016), a stainless sink with a retractable spray faucet and a soap dispenser, and a disposal. Appliances include a stainless-steel Bosch 5-burner range and microwave, a KitchenAid dishwasher with hidden controls, and an LG French-door refrigerator with ice and water. The peninsula offers counter seating for 2-3 with black and brass pendants overhead. A large pantry closet and wall-mounted hammered steel pot rack add to the generous storage capacity.

• To enjoy al fresco dining, a glass door opens to the large rear deck and grassy backyard.

• A stacking LG high-efficiency washer and gas dryer set is in a closet off the kitchen and is included with the sale.

• There are two bedrooms, an office and a full bathroom on the second floor.

• The first bedroom is generously sized, overlooks the backyard, and has three windows and one closet. Note that the two bookshelves are excluded.

• The second bedroom has two windows and a closet.

• In the center of this floor is a flexible space that can be used as a home office, exercise area, reading nook, or play area. It features floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry with shelves and a closet.

• The bathroom includes a combination tub and shower with a ceramic tiled surround, coordinating ceramic tile floor, a chocolate brown vanity with a granite countertop, and a mirrored medicine cabinet. A linen closet is in the hallway just outside the bath.

• On the 3rd floor, the expansive primary bedroom features a customized walk-in closet, a gas-fireplace, a spacious reading or office nook, three large windows, and an ensuite bath.

• This bathroom includes a combination shower and deep soaking tub with jets. There are coordinating ceramic tiles and decorative mosaic tile lining the tub/shower surround and on the floor. A dark wood, double vanity has two sinks, a granite countertop, brushed nickel fittings and two mirrors. There is also a window and a large linen closet.

Systems and Basement

• Heating and Cooling: Gas-fired American Standard HVAC (new in 2010) provides two zones of forced hot air and central air conditioning and is controlled by two programmable Honeywell thermostats.

• Hot Water: Bradford White Defender gas-fired 50-gallon hot water heater (new in 2017).Electric: 100-amp service is provided through circuit breakers.

• Laundry: LG stacking washer and gas dryer (new in 2020) is in the 1st floor rear closet and are included in the sale.

• The 2-car garage is outfitted with a Liftmaster Pro automatic garage door opener and there is plenty of room for storage.

• Internet: Verizon Fios.

Exterior and Property

• The right-hand side of the back deck and fenced-in yard are exclusive to this unit. In practice, the current owners of 42-44 Park Ave Ext opted to keep the space open and share both sides of the yard.

• Elegant landscaping includes evergreen trees, rhododendron, red twig dogwood shrubs, inkberries, Japanese maple and dogwood trees, lilac, hydrangea, and other perennials.

• The rear deck was replaced in 2019.

• Exterior is vinyl siding.

• Roof: Asphalt shingles, new in 2010.

• Windows: Earthwise energy-efficient dual pane.

Parking

• There is an attached garage with tandem parking for two cars and ample storage space. There is an automatic overhead door, operated by a remote, and a third parking space in the driveway.

Association Information

• 2-unit association, 100% owner occupied.

• Association is self-managed.

• Beneficial interest is 50%.

• Pets are allowed.

• Rentals require a minimum 12-month lease period.

• Condo Fee: $360/month (as of June ‘23). This covers Master Insurance, Landscaping, Maintenance, Snow Removal, and Capital Reserve.

• Association Account: $9,498 is in the association’s bank account (as of June ’23).

• Taxes are $9,250.69 (FY23)

Association Information

• The gas fireplace was last serviced in 2017.

• This property pays its own water bill and it was $1,243 over the last 12 months.

• Average monthly gas bill was $97 according to National Grid, and average monthly electricity bill was $219, according to EverSource. Note that the Sellers electricity supplier is a 100% renewable supplier and they have an electric car.

• The garage level is 607 sq ft, which is not included in the living level sq ft.

• Sellers can close in August and would like a Use & Occupancy for up to 60 days.