Set on an idyllic tree-lined street in Mid-Cambridge, this eye-catching Gambrel Colonial Revival offers expansive interior spaces, lofty high ceilings, and large light-flooded windows that will leave an indelible impression on all who visit. On the main level of this second and top-floor duplex are the grand living and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. Moving upstairs you’ll find an enormous master bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms, and another full bath. Other notable features include three private porches that bring the outside in, a shared backyard, off-street parking and basement storage— you’d be challenged to find this much space and these features in a single-family home. Come and experience this superb property surrounded by the abundant culinary and cultural offerings of Harvard, Central, Inman, and Kendall Squares.
Additional Information.
Unit Details:
Living Area: 2,046 interior sq ft
8 Rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 study, 3 full baths
Year Built: 1903
Converted: 2020.
Parking: 1 off street spot in driveway, next to the house.
Systems & Storage:
Heat: Burnham gas-fired boiler with 3 zones is older but working well. The system operates through forced hot water baseboards and there are 2 programmable thermostats and one traditional one.
Central Air Conditioning: there are 2 Goodman systems located in the attic, one for the 2nd floor and one for the 3rd floor. The systems are older and have been recently serviced. There are 2 thermostats.
Water heater: GE 50-gallon gas-fired tank (replaced in 2012).
Electrical: circuit breakers.
Basement storage: private area.
Attic: storage space accessed by a pull-down staircase
Laundry: front-loading stackable Samsung washer and Kenmore gas dryer are included in the sale.
Exterior and Property:
Windows: All new windows with the exception of the kitchen which are 6 years
Roof: Rubber and asphalt architectural shingles (replaced in 2018).
Vinyl siding.
Stone walkway and front porch.
Shared backyard with exclusive use areas.
Two private front decks and one rear deck.
Condo Association & Financial Information:
2-unit self-managed association. The 1st floor is currently rented, and the Sellers will be moving there once the lease has expired.
Condo Fee: $394/month, which includes estimates for Master Insurance, Water & Sewer, Maintenance, Snow Removal, Landscaping and Capital Reserve).
This is a new condo conversion. Buyers will deposit 2 month’s condo fees at closing to establish the new condo account.
This unit has a 60% beneficial interest.
Pet friendly for up to 2 pets.
Tax Information: the building is currently assessed as a 2-family by the City of Cambridge and 2020 taxes are approximately $11,481/year. Until the City of Cambridge assesses the building as 2 condos, Unit #2 will pay 60% of the real estate tax bill, which would be $6,889.
Additional Information:
● Property is located in the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District. Information can be found here.
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