Showing Information

Please join us for our Open House:

Thursday, June 13th

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Saturday, June 15th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, June 16th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Lisa Drapkin (617-930-1288) or Mona Chen (781-915-7267) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.

Additional Information

• Living Area: 982 Interior Square Feet (per Master Deed)

• 5 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms

• Year Built & Converted: 1986

• Condo Fee: $246/month

Interior:

• Enter this lovely condo through a private front door. Once you enter the home, you are immediately greeted by a cozy living room and a staircase leading to the upper levels.

• The ample-sized living room offers the perfect space for lounging and entertaining. With 3 large windows that let in plenty of natural light, and there is a back door that leads to the driveway and secret patio. This level also has a large coat closet with storage space under the stairs, and a 2nd closet for mechanicals.

• Walking up to the second floor, cooks and hosts will delight in this compact yet very functional kitchen, featuring granite countertops, maple and painted wood cabinets, tiled flooring and a breakfast bar that can comfortably sit three. Stainless steel appliances include a Whirlpool refrigerator and dishwasher, a Frigidaire gas range, and an LG microwave with a recirculating vent. The window-facing stainless-steel sink has a hand sprayer and a garbage disposal.

• Off to the side of the kitchen is a deep closet that contains the laundry equipment.

• Enjoy a meal with friends and family in the beautiful sun-filled dining room seamlessly connected to the kitchen. This room has two large windows and hardwood floors.

• A half bath with a tile floor, floating glass shelf, and a medicine cabinet.

• Both of the bedrooms, and a full bath, are located on the top floor. The larger of the bedrooms has a built-in armoire and a large shelved closet.

• Full bath has a tumbled tile floor, a tub and shower combo with subway tile surround, and a single vanity for storage.

Systems:

• Heating: Gas-fired Carrier forced hot air system with an Aprilaire filter (2016), located in the first floor utility closet. Controlled by a Carrier programmable thermostat.

• Cooling: There are 2 window AC’s being left as a gift.

• Hot water: Gas-fired 40 gallon AO Smith Proline hot water heater (2019), located in the 1st floor mechanical closet.

• Electrical: Circuit breakers.

• Laundry: Frigidaire Crown Series washer and gas dryer, located in the 2nd floor closet.

• Insulation: Property was insulated by Mass Save in 2015.

Exterior and Property:

• Parking: 1 spot in driveway, furthest from the house.

• Exterior: Clapboard, painted in 2024.

• Windows: Andersen thermopane insulated windows.

• Roof: Asphalt shingle.

• Foundation: Concrete foundation with crawl space.

• Outside space: Private rear garden/patio and lockable storage closet, perfect for bikes!

Association & Financial Information:

• Association - This townhouse is part of the 255 Beacon Street condo association. In total, there are 19 units, 18 residential and 1 commercial. The 2 townhouse units at 49 and 51 Kent Street are owner-occupied. 15 of the 16 units at 255 Beacon Street are rented.

• The beneficial interest for this unit is 4% of the association and this unit pays 47% of the maintenance expenses for the 49-51 Kent Street building.

• Condo Fee: $246/month, this fee covers water & sewer, master insurance, trash removal, pest control, professional property management, maintenance of common areas, and capital reserve.

• Condo Accounts: The association currently has $85,373 in their condo accounts.

• Taxes: $2,280.73, FY24 with Residential Exemption.

• Property Management: Professionally managed by ActionVest, located in Brighton.

• Pets: 1 pet per unit allowed if the pet is already owned and moving in with a new owner. If an Owner wishes to get a pet after they purchase, permission must be obtained by the condo association board.

• Upcoming Project: The driveway and back parking area for the 49-51 Kent Street property are being resurfaced over the summer. This work is being paid for by the Seller.

• Average monthly gas bill is $60 and average monthly electric is $50, according to EverSource.

• A portfolio loan may be necessary.