91 Highland Road, Unit 2

Somerville, Massachusetts 02144

$900,000

Well maintained and spacious duplex condo offers 3 bedrooms and a study, and private outdoor space, on the prettiest street in Somerville! This Gambrel boasts large windows, high ceilings, generous room sizes and two private porches. Brand new appliances, in-unit laundry, central air, and a new boiler, offer low maintenance and convenience. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath with separate tub and walk-in shower, while laundry is located just off the kitchen. Highland Road has wide tree-lined sidewalks and large lots and is less than ¾ mile to Davis Square and the soon-to-be-opened Green Line MBTA stop at Ball Square. Nearby restaurants include Avenue Kitchen, Colette Bakery and Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, and the Somerville Community Path is only 2 blocks away.


Property Details

3+ Bedroom

2.5 Bath

1,795 SF


 
 

Showing Information

Please join us for our Open Houses below:

Thursday, July 28th

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Saturday, July 30th

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Sunday, July 31st

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

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 schedule an alternative showing time.



Additional Information

  • Living Area: 1,795 interior sf

  • 7 Rooms, 3+ Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

  • Year Built/Converted: 1920/2003

  • Condo Fee: $318/month

Interior:

  • A private staircase leads to the second-floor landing area of this home. There is a large coat closet and an elegant lantern pendant light overhead.

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

  • On the main floor, enjoy a semi-open floor plan that joins the kitchen, dining room, living room, and the perfect home office overlooking the front porch (repaired and painted in 2022).

  • The dining room has three large windows and a drum-style light fixture with linen shade.

  • The living room has a bay window and connects to the dining room and study, and both archways are flanked with decorative columns and handsome dentil moldings.

  • The home office has three large windows and could also be a great space for reading, doing projects, or exercising.

  • The updated kitchen is generously sized and features two windows, plentiful honey-toned wood shaker-style cabinets with crown molding, granite countertops, brushed nickel hardware, a two-sided stainless sink with a disposal and a brand-new Delta faucet with pull-down sprayer and soap dispenser, and new LED recessed lighting. Stainless steel appliances were just installed (2022) and include a side-by-side Whirlpool refrigerator, and a GE gas stove, microwave, and dishwasher.

  • Located at the rear of this floor, the half bath houses the front-loading Samsung washing machine and gas dryer, which are included with the sale. The bathroom is outfitted with white beadboard walls, a pedestal sink, and newly refinished fir floors.

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

  • There are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the third floor, all with high ceilings and original fir floors.

  • The first bedroom is generously sized and has 3 windows and an ample closet.

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

  • The large primary bedroom sits at the rear of the top floor, with a wide closet, two windows, and an ensuite bathroom.

  • The ensuite bathroom is surprisingly spacious and is outfitted with a ceramic tile floor, large white vanity with a white Corian countertop, a standing shower with fiberglass surround and glass door, and a separate jetted soaking tub. There is beadboard wall paneling and a linen closet.

  • Another full bathroom is located off the hallway and includes a ceramic tiled floor, a combination tub and shower with white tile surround, a white vanity with white countertop, and a mirrored medicine cabinet.

  • On the ceiling in the top floor hallway, there is a pull-down staircase which leads to the attic. The attic has approximately 5.5 feet of headroom in the center.

Systems & Basement: 

  • Heating: Hot water radiators via a gas-fired Burnham boiler (new in 2022) and controlled by a Pro1 programmable thermostat. The boiler has a 2-year warranty provided by Sillari Company.

  • Air Conditioning: high velocity system (2015) located in the attic and controlled by a Honeywell thermostat.

  • Hot water: State Select 50-gallon gas-fired water heater (2016).

  • Electrical: 100 amps through circuit breakers.

  • Laundry: A stacking Samsung washing machine with steam option, and gas dryer are in the 2nd floor half bath and are included in the sale.

  • Additional storage in the basement which is accessible through the rear bulkhead. There is a locked room and an open area for this condo.

Exterior and Property: 

  • Two exclusive use porches, at the front and the rear, plus a shared back yard.

  • Exterior: Wood shingle siding (see note below regarding painting).

  • Windows: Energy-efficient thermopane. Note that some of the sashes have broken seals.

  • Roof: Asphalt shingle and was replaced in 2022.

  • Parking: On-street with residential permit.

  • The front porches were repaired and painted in Spring 2022.

  • Fencing around the rear and sides was replaced in 2022.

 

Association & Financial Information:

  • 2-unit association. The 1st floor is owner-occupied and the association is self-managed.

  • Beneficial interest is 53%.

  • Pets are allowed.

  • Rentals are allowed and must be for at least a 1-year term.

  • Condo Fee: $318/month (as of June ’22) This covers water & sewer, master insurance and maintenance.

  • Association Account: There was $2,843 in the association's bank account as of July 2022.

  • Tax Information: $9,188.07 (FY'22 without the residential exemption). If this condo were owner-occupied, the taxes would be discounted by $3,659.64.

  • Note: The association will be repairing and painting the rear steps and decks and the Sellers will pay the Unit #2 portion prior to closing.

  • The association is currently gathering estimates for painting the exterior of the house.

 

Listing Agents:

Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288

Jenn McDonald, Vice President, 857.998.1026