
850 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 11
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
$600,000
This lovely 1-bedroom with parking is ideally located in Cambridge Courtyard, steps from Central Square. The beautifully landscaped courtyard greets you with a tasteful assortment of hydrangeas, Japanese maples and decorative grasses. The sun-filled condo features almost 9 ft. ceilings, oak hardwood floors, freshly painted walls, updated lighting, and a generous living room and bedroom. Original architectural touches like moldings and French doors add charm and character. The contemporary white eat-in kitchen features new LG & Whirlpool stainless appliances, a tile backsplash, and under cabinet lighting. The unbeatable location offers convenient access to 2 Red Line stations, the Charles River, restaurants, shops, cafes and other attractions of Central and Harvard squares. A deeded parking space is included. The professionally managed building has an intercom, dedicated storage, and a card-operated laundry room in the basement. Ideal for an owner-occupant or investor.
Property Details
1 Bedroom
1 Bath
681 SF
Showing Information
Please join us for our Open Houses below:
Thursday, August 5th
12:00-1:30 PM
Friday, August 6th
5:00-6:30 PM
Saturday, August 7th
12:30-2:00 PM
Sunday, August 8th
12:30-2:00 PM
If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) she can arrange an alternative showing time.
Additional Information
Living area: 681 interior sf
3 rooms, 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Year built: 1920
Year converted: 2003
Condo fee: $391
Interior
The building's foyer includes an intercom for visitors to contact residents and leads to an entryway with access to stairs.
The condo opens into an oversized living room with 2 windows and plenty of space for a dining table or a work-from-home area.
French doors separate the living room from the kitchen.
The eat-in kitchen boasts new stainless appliances, plentiful white cabinets, a tile backsplash, and stylish laminate tile flooring. Appliances include a brand new LG stainless refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and a brand new Whirlpool microwave.
The sizable 11 x 20 ft. bedroom has 3 windows along 2 walls for abundant natural light as well as a walk-in closet. Just outside the bedroom is a large closet.
The bathroom has a timeless hexagonal and white tile floor as well as clean subway tile along 3 walls. Other features include a deep tub and shower with tile surround, a pedestal sink, mirrored medicine cabinet, toilet and window.
Systems & Basement
Heat: Supplied by a common boiler (3-4 years old) through forced hot water radiators. Heat is included in the condo fee.
Hot Water: Supplied by common boiler.
Cooling: 2 window AC units (included in the sale).
Electrical: 60 amps through circuit breakers.
Laundry: A tidy common laundry room in the basement with 2 card-operated washing machines and dryers along with a utility sink.
Storage: An assigned, lockable 7 x 7 ft. storage space in the basement.
Exterior and Property
The building was built in 1920 and converted to condos in 2003.
The exterior of the building is blonde brick.
Roof: The rubber membrane is approximately 10 years old.
The 6-over-1 vinyl windows are energy-efficient thermopane with deep sills.
Parking
The deeded parking space is located at the back of the building and is accessible from Green Street (parking space #11).
Association & Financial Information
There are a total of 70 (63 residential & 7 commercial) units in the association. The management company estimates that 25% of the residential units are owner-occupied.
2 owners own more than 1 unit but not more than 10% of the units.
The building is professionally managed by the Lundgren Management Group.
Unit 11's beneficial interest is 1.48%.
The condo fee for unit 11 is $391/month. The fee covers heat, hot water, water and sewer, master insurance, professional management, maintenance, landscaping, snow removal and contribution to capital reserves.
The association's reserve account had a balance of $63,188.18 as of May 31, 2021.
The annual property taxes were $3,376.01 in FY21. With the residential exemption discount, the taxes would be $2,363,21.
Pet Policy: Pets are permitted. *See condo documents for more information.
Rental Policy: No rentals shorter than 30 days.
Smoking Policy: Restricted in common areas.
Listing Agents:
Todd J. Denman, 617-697-7462, Todd.Denman@Compass.com
Lisa J. Drapkin, 617-930-1288, Lisa.Drapkin@Compass.com