478 Huron Avenue, Unit 1
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
$825,000
Don’t miss this delightful 3-bedroom ‘Philly-style’ condo in the heart of Huron Village. It features high ceilings, hardwood floors, a recently renovated kitchen, and a floorplan that supports all of today’s Zoom meetings and outside entertaining space! The kitchen has new light granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and plentiful cabinetry. The outdoor space is not to be missed – a 150+ sf private covered porch, a gracious bluestone patio, and plenty of lawn and garden beds. Other notable features include laundry, half of the basement for storage, and parking. And this location offers so much to enrich everyday life. Head down the block for shops and eateries including the Bryn Mawr bookstore, Marimekko, and Formaggio, or a couple blocks the other direction and enjoy a round of golf or a 2.5-mile loop around Fresh Pond Reservation. Access to the red line MBTA is not far, and choose either Alewife Station or Harvard Square.
Property Details
3 bedrooms
1.5 bathrooms
1,091 SF
Showing Information
Showings are by appointment only within the following timeframes. 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.
Thursday, March 11th
12:00-2:00 pm
Saturday, March 13th
1:00-3:00 pm
Sunday, March 14th
1:00-3:00 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: 1,091 interior sf
6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
Year Built & Converted: 1916 / 1995
Condo Fee: $245.44/month
Interior:
The front door opens into a gracious central hallway with bright maple floors.
The living room has 3 large windows looking out over the front porch, a beautiful stained-glass piano window, and a bronze ceiling fixture overhead.
Pass into the dining room which offers an expansive bay window, an original china cabinet and picture molding, and a perfect schoolhouse light fixture over the table.
Renovated in 2020, this delightful kitchen has light granite counters, plentiful white ceiling-height cabinets with brushed nickel hardware, a textured white subway tile backsplash, and beadboard walls. To one side sits a pantry area that’s home to the refrigerator and additional storage. Appliances are stainless steel and include an LG microwave and stove, and a Samsung dishwasher and refrigerator. There is a deep stainless steel sink and a Kraus faucet with a pull-down sprayer.
Just off the kitchen is a handy half bath (2008). It has a white wooden medicine cabinet with mirror and overhead lights, and a small white porcelain sink.
Two bedrooms are located on the main floor. Both have two good sized windows and a large closet.
The third bedroom is located upstairs, offering terrific privacy, two windows, a wide closet, and a bronze ceiling fixture.
The full bathroom has maple floors, an amazing black and white clawfoot tub with overhead shower fixture, a white porcelain pedestal sink, one large window, a mirrored medicine cabinet, and a Kohler dual flush toilet. Built-in shelves span one wall offering plenty of space for linens and toiletries.
Off the kitchen is a shared back hall with doors leading to either the back porch and yard, or the basement.
An oversized back deck (new in ‘20) looks out over a sizable bluestone patio, the grassy yard, and numerous plantings.
Systems & Basement:
Heating: Hot water radiators are served by a gas fired Weil-McLain boiler and controlled by a Honeywell programmable thermostat. The boiler was installed prior to the Owner’s purchase of the property in 2008.
Hot water: Ruud Guardian 40-gallon hot water heater (2011).
Electrical: 100 amps through circuit breakers.
Laundry: A Kenmore washer and a Samsung Moisture Sensor dryer (new in 2020) are included in the sale.
Exterior and Property:
Exclusive use ~ 12 ft x 13 ft mahogany deck (new in 2020) is located off the back hall.
Front mahogany deck and stairs were replaced in 2020.
Exterior is wood shingle siding and was repainted in 2020.
Roof is asphalt shingle.
Parking is 1-car tandem in the driveway.
This condo has exclusive use of the half of the basement closest to the basement stairs.
Association & Financial Information:
2-unit association, with 100% owner occupancy.
The association is self-managed.
Beneficial interest is 45%.
Condo Fee: $245.44/month (as of February ’21) and is paid quarterly. This fee covers master insurance and water & sewer. Capital improvements are done by assessment.
Association Account: There was $1,926 in the association's bank account as of March 2021.
Tax Information: $1,870.44 (FY'21 with the residential exemption).
Pets are allowed.
Additional Information:
Windows are energy efficient thermopane made by Andersen and were replaced in 2018 (except for upstairs bedroom).
Blown-in insulation was installed in 2018.
There is additional, common storage underneath the rear deck.
Average electricity bill is $43/month per Eversource.
Average gas bill is $104/month per Eversource.
Listing Agents:
Lisa Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288
Jenn McDonald, Sales Associate, 857.998.1026