52 Garden Street, Unit 27

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

$659,000

Well-proportioned one-bedroom in a classic brick “Harlow Building” (designed by architect Hamilton Harlow) only blocks from Harvard Square.  This 2nd floor condo offers high ceilings, hardwood floors, and plentiful windows for lots of natural light. An expansive main living room has space enough for dedicated living and dining areas, while a gracious entryway offers a spot to set up a WFH area. The brick fireplace and crown molding add charm and character to this comfortable home. This professionally managed elevator building has an intercom for guests and card-operated laundry facilities and bicycle storage in the basement. With condo fees that include heat and hot water, this lovely condo is perfect for owner-occupants, parents looking to buy a Kiddie Condo, or investors ---anyone seeking easy access to Harvard and Porter Squares. Enjoy all of the nearby restaurants, shops, entertainment, and Harvard University, as well as access to the Harvard and Porter Square red line MBTA stations.


Property Details

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

771 SF


 
 

Showing Information

Please join us for our controlled open house - we will be limiting the number of parties in the condo at the same time so there may be a wait. 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.


Sunday, April 18th

11:30 am - 1:00 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: 771 interior sf

  • 3 Rooms, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

  • Year Built: 1924

  • Year Converted: 2002

  • Condo Fee: $309/month

Interior:

  • A stately courtyard with lush, established landscaping precedes the front entrance to the building.

  • The building’s foyer offers visitors an intercom to contact residents, and access to stairs or an elevator.

  • The condo has an ample entry hall with a large coat closet and plenty of room for a bench, console table or small desk.

  • The main living room is wide open, with four windows and space for a distinct dining area. There is a wood-burning brick fireplace with a mantle and a ceramic tile hearth, and an elegant bronze light fixture with linen drum shade overhead.

  • Enjoy cooking in the sunny kitchen with white cabinets, a marble tile floor, and white laminate countertops. Two windows keep this space well-lit and cheerful. Appliances include a GE 4-burner gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and an Ewave microwave. A door from the kitchen exits the condo to the rear, opening into a stairwell that leads to the basement.

  • A good-sized bedroom offers wall-to-wall mirrored closets on one side, three windows and a bronze light fixture with drum shade.

  • The bathroom has a travertine-tiled floor, a combination porcelain tub and shower with white tiled surround, a white wooden vanity with a quartz countertop, a 3-light vanity fixture, a mirrored medicine cabinet, new chrome fixtures, and a window.

 

Systems & Basement:

  • Heat: Supplied by a Smith cast iron common boiler (2003) through steam radiators and the cost is included in the condo fee.

  • Hot Water: Supplied by a Biasi common hot water heater, also included in the condo fee.

  • Cooling: Frigidaire window AC unit is included in the sale.

  • Electrical: 60 amps through circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: Common, card-operated laundry machines are located in the basement.

  • Storage & Bicycles: There is an assigned storage cage and bicycle racks in the basement.

 

Exterior and Property:

  • Exterior is brick.

  • Roof is a rubber membrane.

  • There is a common yard space in the rear of the property.

  • Windows are vinyl energy-efficient thermopane.

 

Parking: Parking is on-street with a residential permit.

 

Association & Financial Information:

  • 42-unit association; 45% are currently owner occupied (per management company).

  • The association is professionally managed by Affinity Property Services. 

  • Beneficial interest is 2.26 %.

  • Condo Fee: $309/month (as of March '21). This covers heat, hot water, cold water & sewer, master insurance, professional property management, elevator, maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and contribution to Capital Reserves.

  • Association Account: There was $100,857 in the association's reserve account as of March ‘21.

  • Tax Information: $3,912.89 (FY'21).  With the Residential Exemption discount, the annual taxes would be $1,381.79). 

  • Pets are allowed with Trustee approval.

  • Rentals: Minimum term of 2 months for all rentals and leases must be in writing.

  • The association is in the process of amending the condo documents to prohibit smoking in the common areas and inside the units.

 

Additional Information: The fireplace was inspected in November 2020.

 

Listing Agents:

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

Jenn McDonald, Realtor, 857-998-1026