Showing Information

Please join us for our Open Houses below:

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) or Dave Wood (617.388.3054) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.

Additional Information

• Living Area: 917 interior sq ft

• 4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath

• Year Built: 1896, Year Converted: 2001

• Condo Fee: $535.45/month 

Interior:

• Enter through an ornately paneled common foyer and lobby leading to a staircase featuring elegant original detail which is classic Victorian-era design and craftsmanship. The building has four stories and there is an elevator that also services the basement.

• The unit door opens into a spacious, airy open plan living room and dining area with the newly applianced southwest facing eat-in kitchen beyond. Its rectangular shape allows plenty of room for a table next to a bank of windows capturing tons of natural light and offering spectacular sunset views of the Cambridge/Boston skyline. The open plan is ideal for entertaining and interacting with friends and family.  Handy coat closet not far from the entry.

• The Maytag gas stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher are new in 2021. Plenty of wooden cabinets, granite countertops and recessed lighting. The stainless-steel sink has a Grohe faucet and there is an InSinkErator disposal.  

• A short hallway at the other end of the condo leads to a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and a ceiling fan.

• Next to it is the good-sized second bedroom which features an alcove with a western facing window, a custom outfitted closet, and a ceiling fan overhead. This room is perfect for a WFH space.

• In the bathroom there is a combination tub and shower with a tiled surround, a pedestal sink with a mirrored medicine cabinet above and a tiled floor.

• There are hardwood floors throughout the unit, which were refinished in 2018.

• The door off of the dining area leads to the back hall which has a large lockable private storage closet with shelves. The stairs lead to the basement and the common covered patio at the rear of the building, which also overlooks the skyline.

Systems & Basement: 

• Heating: Provided through forced hot water baseboards and controlled by a Honeywell programmable thermostat. The association’s system is an RBI Dominator Series gas-fired boiler, and the cost of heat is included in the condo fee.

• Hot Water: Provided by a common RBI Dominator Series gas-fired boiler and stored in a 115-gallon Rheem Commercial storage tank (new in 2021).

• Intercom: Owners can speak with visitors and “buzz them in”.

• Laundry:  Two reloadable card operated washers and dryers are in the laundry room.

• Electrical: 100 amps provided through circuit breakers.

• Internet – building was rewired and both Xfinity and RCN are available.

Exterior and Property: 

• Windows: Harvey thermopane windows (new in 2021).

• Common covered patio at the rear of the building.

• Exterior is Everlast composite siding (new in 2021).

• Roof is asphalt shingle (new in 2020).

• Parking: On-street permit

Association & Financial Information: 

• 16-unit association, 12 are owner-occupied (75%).

• Property Management: Skyline Realty, located in Cambridge.

• Beneficial interest is 6.6%

• Condo Fee: $535.45/month as of February ’21. This covers heat, hot water, cold water & sewer, master insurance, elevator maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, exterior maintenance, property management, and capital reserve contribution.

• Association Account: there is currently $ 223,700 in the association’s bank accounts ($34,497 in operating and $189,204 in reserve, as of June 11th).

• The association is nearing the end of a $1.2 million exterior renovation project that includes a new roof, new siding, new windows, new front porch and entrance, and foundation work. The work was paid for through an assessment and the Sellers have paid for it.

• Tax Information: $1,973.23 FY21 with Residential Exemption discount of $3,455.

• Pets: up to 2 are allowed for Owners. Tenants may not have pets.

• This is a non-smoking condo association. Smoking is not allowed inside condos or in the common areas.

• There is a move-in fee of $125.

• Leases must be for at least 6 months.

Additional Information:

• Average electricity bill is $28/month (pays for lights and appliances).

• Average gas bill is $9/month (pays for cooking).

Listing Agents:

• Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288

• Dave Wood, Realtor, 617-388-3054