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.