6 Oakland Avenue, Unit 2

Somerville, MA

$700,000

Well maintained and spacious Winter Hill condo offers 2 bedrooms and an office, private outdoor space, and garage parking on a quiet, tree-lined street! This sunlit home boasts large windows, high ceilings, handsome pine floors, an updated kitchen, a large pantry and two porches. Newer appliances and in-unit laundry offer modern convenience, while period details add charm and warmth. The bonus space is ideal for a home office or yoga studio! Only 1-block long, Oakland Ave. has minimal street traffic and is a mere 0.4 miles to the Green Line MBTA stop at Gilman Square, and the Somerville Community Path. Enjoy nearby restaurants including the award-winning Sarma, Winter Hill Brewing, and Highland Kitchen, and don’t miss the Armory Farmer’s Market all winter!


Property Details

2+ Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

1,111 SF

1 Parking Space


 

Showing Information

Please join us for an Open House:


Thursday, May 16th

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Friday, May 17th

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 18th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, May 19th

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM


If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Jenn McDonald (857-998-1026) and she can arrange an alternative showing time.


Additional Information

  • Living Area: 1,111 interior square feet

  • 6 Rooms, 2+ Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom

  • Year Built: 1910, Converted: 2007

  • Condo Fee: $298/month

Interior

  • This updated condo features hardwood floors, high ceilings, replacement dual pane windows, new light fixtures, and beautifully preserved moldings throughout.

  • Enjoy a semi-open floor plan that joins the dining room, living room, and the perfect home office overlooking the spacious front porch (new in 2023).

  • The living room has a 4-window bay, connects to the dining room and study, and both doorways are flanked with handsome moldings.

  • The dining room has three large windows in a bay, a chrome and glass chandelier, a chair rail, and an original wood hutch with glass fronts.

  • The home office has three large windows and a french glass door to the new front porch. This is a great space for reading, hobbies, or exercising.

  • The updated kitchen is generously sized and features two windows, plentiful honey-toned wood shaker-style cabinets with crown molding, tan granite countertops, brushed nickel hardware, a deep stainless sink with disposal, and a faucet with pull-down sprayer. Stainless track lights, a flushmount light, and two amber glass pendants light the room. Stainless steel appliances (new in 2022) include a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator with freezer drawer, a GE gas stove and microwave, and a Bosch dishwasher.

  • A large windowed pantry contains the stacking Maytag washer and electric dryer (included with the sale), plus ample shelving and storage space for household items.

  • A second, common porch is located at the rear, above the back stairwell which exits to the shared yard and garage.

  • The first bedroom has 2 windows, a generous and deep closet, and a brass & glass wall sconce.

  • The second bedroom is also well-proportioned and has 2 windows, a closet, and track lighting overhead.

  • The bathroom is outfitted with a gray ceramic tile floor, a white vanity with a granite countertop, a nickel and glass vanity light, a mirrored medicine cabinet, and a combination tub/shower with white tiled surround and decorative tile accent band.

Systems and Basement

  • Heating: Hot water radiators via a gas-fired Burnham boiler and controlled by a NEST programmable thermostat.

  • Hot water: RUUD gas-fired water heater (2021).

  • Electrical: 100 amps through circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: A stacking Maytag washing machine and electric dryer are located in the pantry off the kitchen, and are included in the sale. There is another washer/dryer set in the basement which is shared amongst the association.

  • Storage: An assigned basement storage unit may be accessed through the side door. There is also a deep closet at the bottom of the rear stairwell which is common.

Exterior and Property

  • One exclusive use porch at the front (new in 2023), a common rear porch, and a shared yard.

  • Exterior: Wood clapboard siding.

  • Windows: Energy-efficient replacement windows. One window in the living room has a broken seal.

  • Roof: Original slate tile and was last repaired in 2023.

  • Parking: 1 assigned garage space.

Association & Financial Information

  • 3-unit association. All are owner-occupied and the association is self-managed.

  • Beneficial interest is 33%.

  • Pets are allowed with restrictions.

  • Rentals are allowed.

  • Condo Fee: $298/month (as of April ’24) This covers water & sewer, master insurance and common area maintenance.

  • Association Account: There was $2,545 in the association's bank account as of May 2024.

  • Tax Information: $1,435.04 (FY'24 with the residential exemption).

  • Average gas bill is $145/month (per National Grid) and the average electric bill is $90/month (per EverSource).

Disclosures

  • A window in the living room has a broken seal.

  • The seller is leaving 3 window AC units as a gift.