156A South Street, Unit 3L
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
$399,000
Don’t miss this opportunity to call this charming 4 room, 2 BR, 1BA urban enclave your home. Perched above the hustle and bustle of vibrant Jamaica Plain, it’s located just a few blocks from the Orange Line in Forest Hills, which continues to undergo a major transformation. Just a short distance to the popular green spaces of Southwest Corridor Park, Arnold Arboretum and a host of shops and restaurants. And you can enjoy sunshine and balmy breezes from the front deck and a rear deck that overlooks the backyard.
Property Details
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
723 SF
Showing Information
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:
Interior:
This is a deeded 2 BR unit and the sellers have been using the larger room as an ideal WFH space, which has direct access to the front deck. The unit features a contemporary open plan living/dining/kitchen area. There is abundant natural light and wood flooring throughout. There is a large exclusive storage area in the basement where the washer and dryer (new in 2018) are located.
Enter the unit into a small hall area from a tiled hallway bathed in natural light from a skylight. There is a coat closet and to the right, the living room and eat-in kitchen (renovated in 2016), which features a tiled backsplash, maple cabinets and Silestone countertop. There is a built-in china closet and pantry as you enter the kitchen area.
A doorway leads into a small hallway, bathroom with tub and shower (renovated in 2015), bedroom and entrance to the back hall leading to the large shared front deck overlooking South St. There is a large storage cabinet in the hallway.
To the left of the unit entrance is a set of French Doors that leads to the spacious WFH area that could be a second bedroom. There is direct access to the deck overlooking the common yard. Decks (new in 2017/2018) are shared with the unit next door and potted plants have been placed to mark the designated areas.
Exterior:
Clapboard siding – painted in September 2020
Rubber membrane roof – new in 2006
Shared backyard
Parking: On Street
Association Information:
Monthly condo fee – $234 (includes water, sewer, master insurance, reserves)
6-unit self-managed association
5 units owner-occupied
Association Account balance of $3,700 as of September 2020
Basement:
Gas-fired water heater (2012)
Older oil-fired boiler
Electrical – 100 amp circuit breakers
Whirlpool washer and electric dryer (new in 2018 and included in the sale)
Financial Information:
Taxes – $3453.12 for FY’20 (without residential exemption)
Gas – $20/month (National Grid)
Electric – $60/month (Eversource)
Oil – Approximately $700 for 2019