106 Otis Street, Unit 1
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
$750,000
This charming 2-bedroom condo harkens to the early days of Cambridge, with its federal style building, an ambling floor plan, cheerful sunroom, and gardens just beyond. Only a few blocks away from Lechmere MBTA Station, it offers a roomy eat-in kitchen, two good-sized bedrooms, a modern rustic bathroom, and lots of storage. A large living room plus adjacent sunroom is surrounded by windows and glass-paned French doors, inviting thoughts of entertaining and relaxing. Need space to work from home? Set up two office areas - one in the sunroom and one in the kitchen nook. The sunroom also leads to a large common deck, and an exclusive use garden area spanning the rear of the building. Other notable features include in-unit laundry and additional storage in the basement. Residents treasure the location for the beautiful architecture as well its commuting options via Lechmere station and Route 93; just minutes away is a bustling dining and retail scene in Kendall Square and on Cambridge Street, including Elmendorf Cafe, Curio Coffee, Lonestar Taco and Loyal Nine, to name a few!
Property Details
2+ bedrooms
1 bathroom
1076 SF
Showing Information
Showings are by appointment only: please call Lisa J. Drapkin or Jenn McDonald to schedule your appointment.
In an effort to follow COVID-19 protocols, please refer to the following showing instructions:
Please view the virtual tour and review all property information prior to scheduling a showing.
All visitors please wear masks and socially distance while in and on the property.
Visitors will be asked to use hand sanitizer or be given a fresh pair of gloves before entering the property.
Bathroom facilities may not be used.
All discussions about the property to take place outside so as to keep the interior visits as brief as possible.
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Additional Information:
Living Area: 1,076 interior sf
5 Rooms, 2+ Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Year Built & Converted: 1854/1988
Condo Fee: $250/month
Interior:
Access this 1st floor unit via a common front entrance. Once inside, land in the central hallway, with a deep coat/storage closet to the right.
The large kitchen has plenty of space for a dining table, plus a lovely nook that works as a home office or reading area. There is a large 12/12 window which overlooks the garden in the rear. The kitchen is appointed with plentiful painted wood cabinets, some with glass-front doors; satin nickel hardware, black granite countertops, a double sink with disposal, and a modern glass light fixture overhead. Appliances include a stainless-steel LG French door refrigerator and dishwasher, a Kenmore 4-burner electric range, and a GE microwave. Note that there is gas in the building so the stove might be able to be changed to a gas-fired model.
The large living room is accented by a tall glass-fronted storage cabinet, two windows, and a sliding French glass door which provides privacy from the hall.
Adjacent to this space is a delightful sunroom with 3 large windows overlooking the garden, a wood beamed and copper tile ceiling, and two black/glass pendants overhead. Another French door opens to the deck and the garden.
The main bedroom has two closets, and three windows.
The second bedroom has three closets, open shelving, three windows, and recessed lights.
The bathroom has a tile floor and a combination tub/shower with tumbled tile surround, and a vessel sink atop a wood vanity. There is a mirrored medicine cabinet, a storage cabinet, a heated towel rack, and a frosted window for privacy.
Outside the bathroom is a closet which houses the stacking LG washer and electric dryer (new in 2018) that are included in the sale.
Systems & Basement:
Heating: Hot water baseboard heat is delivered by a gas-fired HydroTherm boiler controlled by a RiteTemp programmable thermostat. This boiler is older although still working well.
Hot water: 40-gallon gas fired AO Smith hot water heater (2012).
Electrical: 100 amps provided through circuit breakers.
Laundry: In-unit stacking LG Direct Drive steam washer and electric dryer, included in the sale.
There is dedicated storage space in the basement.
AC: Window units are included in the sale.
Exterior and Property:
Exclusive use garden area in the rear which includes Japanese maple trees, an oak tree, mature lilac bushes, forsythia and peonies.
A large common deck is located off the sunroom.
Exterior is hardiplank siding.
Roof is rubber and was replaced in 2018.
The gutters were replaced in 2018.
Parking is on-street with residential permit.
Association & Financial Information:
3-unit association, with 100% owner occupancy.
The association is self-managed.
Beneficial interest is 33.33%.
Condo Fee: $250/month (as of January ‘21). This covers water/sewer, master insurance, common electric, maintenance, and capital reserve.
Association Account: There is just over $14,486 in the association's bank accounts as of January ‘21.
Tax Information: $1,199.81 (FY'21 with the residential exemption discount of $2607.03).
Pets are allowed.
Rentals must be for at least 30 days.
Additional Information:
Average electricity bill is $71/month. Average gas bill is $104/month.
The flooring is uneven in some areas in the condo. In 2019, a structural engineer inspected and verified that the building’s framing meets or exceeds state guidelines. A report is available.
The association has received estimates between $30,000 and $50,000 to replace the exterior trim and they intend to do the work in the spring.
The condo documents permit units 2 and 3 to build decks above the 1st floor common deck. If this were to happen, the owners of units 2 and 3 would split the cost and the 1st floor deck would become exclusive to this condo.
The basement gets damp after heavy rains.
Listing Agents:
Lisa Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288
Jenn McDonald, Realtor, 857.998.1026