
530 Massachusetts Avenue, Unit 2
Cambridge, MA
$1,075,000
Gorgeous pre-war condo located on historic Chester Park for easy access to the Symphony, Back Bay, and all that the South End has to offer. This light-filled 2-bed, 2-bath home features 10’ ceilings, dramatic crown moldings and ceiling medallions, marble mantelpieces, rounded bow front windows and hardwood floors. Paired with these well maintained original details are well updated bathrooms and an eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and plentiful white shaker-style cabinetry. A door from the eat-in kitchen opens to a spacious private use deck for enjoying morning coffee and evening meals with friends. The primary bedroom offers a tremendous amount of space, is adorned with another marble mantelpiece, two closets and a generous ensuite bathroom. Additional amenities include central air and in-unit laundry. This home enjoys close proximity to public transportation, the Boston Medical Campus and so much more!
Property Details
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1,002 SF
Showing Information
Please join us at an Open House:
Friday, October 3rd
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, October 4th
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 5th
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call/text Jenn McDonald, Vice President at 857.998.1026 to arrange a private showing.
Additional Information
Living Area: 1,002 Interior Square Feet
4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Year Built/Converted: 1899/1999
HOA Fee: $305 /month
Interior
The building entrance opens into a spectacular main hallway with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a sweeping staircase that leads to the second level. Enter into the expansive and open living/dining room in the condo. There are 10’ tall ceilings and walnut stained wood floors throughout.
The combined living and dining areas are spread across one great room that forms the heart of this home. It features a sizeable marble mantlepiece with a decorative tiled hearth, and curved bow front windows with wainscotting and views across Chester Square
The second bedroom sits off the living area, has 4 tall arched windows in an alcove, one large double-hung window, and a large closet.
The kitchen features plentiful shaker-style, white painted wood cabinets for ample storage, and a petite sit-up bar that’s perfect for coffee or breakfast. It is outfitted with a gray granite countertop and backsplash, a gray tiled floor with decorative black-and-white mosaic tile border and recessed lights overhead. A glass exterior door with a wrought iron security gate leads out to the spacious rear deck where you can enjoy entertaining and dining al fresco.
Appliances are stainless steel and include a Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator, a Maytag dishwasher, a GE electric range, and a Frigidaire Gallery microwave.
Off the kitchen is a versatile nook that can be set up for a variety of uses - as a casual lounge spot, a home office, or an informal dining space.
The primary bedroom is expansive in size, with plenty of room for a king-sized bed, nightstands, dressers and a desk, and still leaves room to spare. It includes two large closets, two large windows, and is handsomely decorated with ornate crown molding, a ceiling medallion, and a second marble mantelpiece with a grand arched mirror, a decorative hearth and impressive molding above. An ensuite bathroom makes this the perfect private retreat.
The ensuite bathroom offers a combination shower and tub with tan tiled surround and sliding glass doors, a white painted wood double vanity with white quartz top, and a spacious linen closet.
There is a large closet in the center hallway which houses the HVAC system and the side-by-side Electrolux washer & dryer set, which are included with the sale.
A hall bathroom is also centrally located and includes a walk-in shower with white tiled surround and a glass door, a white wood vanity with white quartz top, a mirrored medicine cabinet, and a frosted glass pendant light overhead.
Systems
Heating & Cooling: An electric heat pump HVAC system (new in 2015) provides forced hot air and central air conditioning and is controlled by a Honeywell programmable thermostat.
Hot Water: Is supplied to all units in the building by two Rheem/Ruud Commercial, 50-gallon hot water tanks which were replaced in 2019. Hot water costs are included in the monthly HOA fee.
Electrical: 200 amps through circuit breakers.
Laundry: A side-by-side Electrolux washer and electric dryer set is located in the hall closet, and is included with the sale.
Exterior & Property
Exterior is brick.
Roof is rubber. The lower portion was replaced in 2019 and the upper portion is older.
Windows are 2-over-2 double hung and insulated.
Parking: On street with residential permit.
Security: There is an intercom for the front door.
Outdoor Space: There is a large composite deck located to the rear of the property, which can be accessed from a door in the kitchen. The deck is for the exclusive-use of Unit #2.
Association & Financials
7-unit association. Four (57%) are owner-occupied, and the association is self-managed.
Beneficial interest is 17.69%
Rentals are allowed.
Pets are allowed.
Condo Fee: $305/month. This covers common area electricity, hot water, sewer, master insurance, snow removal, monthly cleaning of the common areas, fire panel monitoring and annual inspection. The association is considering raising the fee in 2026 to between an estimated $452 and $486.
Reserves: There is a total of $XXX in the association account as of XXX.
Tax Information: $9,766.20 (FY 2025). This is without the residential exemption. Taxes with the residential exemption of $$3,984.21 (FY 2025) would be reduced to $5,781.99.
The average electric bill is $196/month (per Eversource).
Disclosures
The two marble mantlepieces are decorative only.
The screen on the microwave doesn’t show all the digits in the display clearly.
Several windows in the living room and second bedroom are currently sealed shut.
The association plans to raise condo fees in 2026, and the current estimate for this unit, which is not yet final, will be a new fee of between $452 and $486.