39 Highland Avenue, Unit 2
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
$1,450,000
Set on an idyllic tree-lined street in Mid-Cambridge, this eye-catching Gambrel Colonial Revival offers expansive interior spaces, high ceilings, wood floors, 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, a full bath and private front and rear porches. 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, private and shared outside space, 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.
Property Details
4
bedrooms + study
3
full bathrooms
2,046
Square Feet
Showing Information
Showings are by appointment only:
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.
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
Condo Fee: $394/month
First Living Level:
Entry foyer: step into a welcoming area with a large hall closet.
Dining room: the expansive dining room is framed with crown molding and a bay window, and there is a lovely ceiling medallion with a whimsical light fixture.
Living room: open to the dining room through a large open pass-through is the grand living room with a bay window and access to a large covered porch. A contemporary drum light hangs from a ceiling medallion.
Eat-in kitchen: features granite and tile countertops, undercabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances including a Samsung side-by-side refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser, KitchenAid 4-burner slide-in gas stove, Whirlpool microwave (new in 2017) with an exterior vent, and a Bosch dishwasher. The extra deep Franke sink has a disposal. There is ample cabinetry with doors and drawers, including a large pantry room that leads to the private rear deck. The kitchen has three Anderson windows.
Two-bedrooms: both have two windows, sizable closets, and oak flooring.
Full Bathroom: vintage 50’s-style with charming tile work, and a tub and shower combination with a window.
Second Living Level:
Master bedroom suite: This large bedroom can fit a king-sized bed and features high ceilings and a skylight. The attached full bathroom has two skylights, a shower stall, built-in shelves for linens, and access to a large storage closet.
Fourth bedroom: Has two new windows, a sizable closet, and oak flooring.
Fifth bedroom or office: This flexible room has a skylight, direct access to a private deck through a glass French door, and a double closet.
Full bath: This bath has a tile floor, a shower stall, vanity and medicine cabinet. There are glass blocks on the exterior wall which bring in tons of natural light.
Laundry: front-loading stackable Samsung washer and Kenmore gas dryer are included in the sale.
Attic: storage space accessed by a pull-down staircase.
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 old.
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.