
35-Rear Lexington Avenue, Unit 2
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
$1,700,000
Rarely do you find a secluded enclave in a vibrant, urban setting that offers such a perfect blend of privacy and open living space, ideal for entertaining. This elegantly detailed 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath freestanding home on 3 levels, was custom built in 2015 and features 3 exclusive, unobstructed parking spaces. There is a large private patio surrounded by a beautifully landscaped, tranquil garden. The second home in the two-unit condo association shares the spacious lot, which is adjacent to the immensely popular Somerville Community Path. The property is tucked away at the end of an L-shaped driveway off Lexington Avenue, just ½ mile to bustling Davis Sq. and the Red Line, or the new Green Line station at Magoun Sq. scheduled to open next spring.
Property Details
4 bedrooms
2 Studies
2.5 bathrooms
2,831 SF
Showing Information
Please join us for our Open Houses below:
If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Lisa J. Drapkin (617.930.1288) or Dave Wood (617.388.3054) and they can arrange an alternative showing time.
Sunday, September 12th
1:00-2:30 PM
Additional Information
Unit Details:
Living Area: 2,831 sf (includes finished attic)
10 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Studies, 2.5 Baths
Year Built: 2015
Condo Fee: $247/month
Interior Description:
Two steps up from the front yard brings you to the amazing wrap-around porch and the front door, beautifully detailed with a stained-glass window and side panels. Once inside, there is a large customized coat closet, and a tiled half-bath with a granite-topped vanity.
The west-facing home office to the immediate left is bathed in beautiful afternoon light.
A short hallway leads to the spectacular sun-splashed “great room” incorporating the enormous chef’s kitchen and living and dining areas.
The kitchen is superb for cooks who love to entertain and features a 4-stool island/breakfast bar with built-in Kenmore Elite 4-burner gas range and plenty of storage. There is abundant soft-close granite-topped cherry cabinets in an L-shaped configuration, ideal for food preparation. There is a stainless-steel sink with an industrial style Kohler pull-down faucet and an InSinkErator disposal. Other stainless steel Kenmore Elite appliances include a French door refrigerator with water dispenser/ice maker, and a dishwasher.
Great Room: This is an incredible space designed for interacting with friends and family whether for an evening in front of the beautifully tiled gas fireplace or socializing out on the patio and enjoying the private yard beneath mature evergreens. The south facing Anderson sliding doors allow for abundant sunlight and make for a seamless indoor/outdoor transition. A second door across the room leads to a side yard overlooking a newly planted border garden and the community path. A lockable metal gate provides exclusive access.
Dining Room/Den: this wonderful light-filled room is perfect for those who want a formal dining room or could be used as the 1st floor den with French Doors.
Laundry Room: The Kenmore Elite front-loading washer and electric dryer are included.
2nd floor: A wide staircase from the foyer provides access to the second floor where, off a small foyer and hallway, there are three large bedrooms each with customized double closets. The stunning, expansive south-facing Primary Suite has a deep walk-in closet and a small balcony overlooking the yard. The ensuite tiled full bath features double granite-topped vanities with plenty of storage, and individual cherry framed mirrors. There is a Maax soaking tub (with shower) featuring a tile surround and storage shelf.
There is a second tiled full bath with tub and shower, generous linen closet, granite-topped cherry double vanity and separate cherry-framed mirrors.
The floor plan is completed by a large west-facing home office featuring a cathedral ceiling with 4 windows that bathes the space in afternoon light.
3rd floor: Staircase leads to a large landing suitable for a workspace and there is a step up to the finished versatile full-height attic space that would make an ideal family room, studio or 4th bedroom. There are south and east facing windows and a storage closet. There is also a portable wine cooler (included in the sale) to augment the entertainment experience.
Mechanical Systems/Basement:
Heat & AC: There are 2 gas-fired HVAC systems. The system in the basement services the 1st floor, and the system on the 3rd floor services the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Hot water: gas-fired Navien on-demand water heater.
Electrical: 200-amp circuit breakers.
Sump pump
Exterior:
Roof: Rubber, asphalt and metal.
Siding: Stucco and fiber cement.
Windows: Anderson Low E thermal pane.
Outdoor Space:
There is a magnificently verdant green space and large patio accessible from the right side of the wrap-around front porch and sliding doors from the great room/kitchen. It is the perfect configuration for cookouts, social gatherings or just peacefully communing with nature. Sunlight is filtered through mature evergreens on the adjacent property and there is a newly landscaped border garden at the rear and left side of the property adjacent to the Community Path.
Parking:
3 side-by-side exclusive use spaces in front of the home in an area with patio-style pavers at the end of the L-shaped driveway.
Association & Financial Information:
Condo Fee: $247/month (includes Master Insurance, Snow Plowing and Capital Reserve).
Water & Sewer: This condo has its own water and sewer line, and the average annual cost is approximately $850.
Taxes: $15,322.13 (FY ’21). If the Buyer(s) owner-occupy, they can be granted the residential exemption, which would provide a discount of $3,455 for 2021.
Beneficial Interest: This unit has 60% beneficial interest.
Owner-Occupancy: 2-unit self-managed association. Unit #1 is rented.
Pets: Are allowed.
Storage: There is a 144 sf exclusive use storage shed adjacent to the parking area.
Additional Information:
There is deep crown molding throughout the first floor with the exception of the laundry room and half bath, and hardwood floors in all living areas.
Snow Removal: The Developer of the property will be removing snow from the driveway when needed. The property in the front, 39 Lexington Ave, pays for 50% of the snow removal costs since they use the driveway.
The Seller completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and a letter from the Environmental Engineer is available. As a preventative measure, the Seller installed a vapor mitigation system in the basement.
Rentals are allowed but must be for a minimum period of 6 months.
Listing Agents:
Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288
Dave Wood, Realtor, 617.388.3054