58 Liberty Avenue, Unit 2

Somerville, Massachusetts 02144

$1,350,000

Spectacular, spacious, and sun-splashed 2nd and 3rd level condo with gleaming maple hardwood floors, an expansive private rear deck overlooking a large shared grassy yard, and garage parking. This 2011 gut renovation is on a leafy side street in one of Somerville's most desirable locations--just .4 mile to Davis Square, minutes from Ball Square and its future Green Line station, and steps from Nathan Tufts Park.

The open plan layout incorporates a fireplaced living room, large dining area, spacious kitchen with island, and a family room with direct access to a sunny east-facing private back deck. The space is perfectly designed for indoor/outdoor entertaining and creating special memories with family and friends. A home office and adjoining front porch create the ideal work-from-home setting. The 1st floor bedroom is perfect for guests or an au pair and has an adjacent full bathroom. The upper level features three spacious bedrooms, including an ensuite primary, generous closets, a laundry room, and an additional full bath with tub and shower. In addition to one garage parking spot, the unit features private storage in the basement with ground floor access--ideal for bikes, skis, and other items.

Property Details

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2,341 SF

Showing Information

There are currently no Open Houses scheduled for this property.


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:

Unit Details:

·       Living Area:  2,341 square feet

·       9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 office, 3 baths

·       Year Built: 1900

·       Year Rehabbed & Converted: 2011

·       Condo Fee $220.13 per month

 

Unit Description - 2nd floor:

·       Entrance: First floor private entrance opens into a tiled foyer/mudroom with ample space for coats and shoes. The stairs lead up to the expansive main living level, flooded with natural light from the central skylight above.

·       Living, Dining Room & Office: A bright, southwest-facing living room and dining room are the first rooms off the entry foyer. The living room has a gas fireplace with a slate hearth and 2 bowfront windows that capture the evening light. The large dining area has south-facing bay windows and room to entertain around an extended table. Recessed lighting and deep crown molding beautifully accent the ceiling height. A private office with custom built-ins is adjacent to a covered front porch. A coat closet and walk-in closet with shelving provide plenty of storage.   

·       Kitchen, Breakfast Nook & Family Room: Anchoring the main floor, the centrally located kitchen features extensive custom shaker-style cherry cabinets with granite countertops, a Bosch stainless steel dishwasher and 5-burner gas range with vent hood, Samsung water-dispensing French door refrigerator, under counter microwave, and a deep undermount sink and disposal. The generous island allows seating for 3 and storage underneath. The one-of-a-kind walk-in pantry has expansive shelving and a two-zone Haier wine fridge, which is included. A wall of tall, east facing windows looks out onto the private rear deck and the shared yard. The kitchen flows into an eat-in breakfast nook and comfortable family room. 

·       Bedroom: A short hallway leads to a generously sized bedroom with a large closet, adjacent to the bathroom.

·       Bathroom: The tiled shower and large granite-topped vanity makes for an attractive guest bathroom.

 

3rd floor:  A grand staircase, capped by a bright skylight and vaulted two-story ceiling, leads to the upstairs three bedrooms, a dedicated laundry room, and an additional full bath.

·       Primary bedroom suite:  Spacious enough for a king-sized bed, this room features an oversized walk-in closet lined with shelves, and an adjoining bathroom with a combination tiled shower and 6’x3’ soaking tub with mosaic accents, a custom single vanity with quartz countertop and two skylights. The shower features both a hand-held and a rain shower head.

·       Second and third bedrooms: Both oversized rooms contain large closets and hardwood floors. One bedroom has east-facing windows and a walk-in closet, and the other has south facing windows.

·       Second bathroom:  There is a full bathroom with a tile floor, single sink and vanity with granite countertop and storage, and a tiled combination shower and tub.

·       Laundry room:  GE front-loading washer (2020) and Samsung gas dryer are included in the sale. Mechanical systems are located in an adjoining room.

 

Mechanical Systems:

·       Heat & AC: Gas-fired 2-zone AquaTherm HVAC system with hydronic hot air heat (2011) is controlled by Nest thermostats.

·       Hot water: gas-fired Rinnai on-demand hot water heater (2011).

·       Electrical: 100-amp circuit breakers.

·       Ring doorbell and separate exterior Ring floodlight camera with video access.

 

Exterior:

·       Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass shingles (2011).

·       Siding: Cedar shingles and wood siding (2011).

·       Deck: Exclusive use front & rear mahogany decks.

·       Windows: thermopane with tilt and wash (2011).

·       Outdoor space: Shared yard and garden area with raised planting beds (Unit #2 has the left side bed).

 

Parking: 1 garage space on the right side of the garage.

 

Association & Financial Information:

·       Condo Fee: $220.13/month (includes master insurance, common electricity, maintenance and capital reserve)

·       Condo Account: there is currently $5,941 in the account.

·       Beneficial Interest: this unit has 52%.

·       Association: 2-unit self-managed association.

·       Pets: 1 is allowed and others need to be approved by the other unit owner.

·       Rental Policy: rentals are allowed with a minimum duration of 6 months.

·       Taxes: $11,020 FY 2020 (with residential discount of $3,269)

·       Utility costs: average monthly costs for Gas - $ 64, Electricity - $145, and Water & Sewer - $86 (per Owners).

·       Storage: this condo has a 70 sq ft room in the basement, accessible from the rear of the property.

 

Additional Information:

·       The Moravian star light fixture is excluded from the sale.

·       The Sellers would prefer a closing on or after November 12th.

 

Listing Agents:

Lisa J. Drapkin, Managing Director, 617.930.1288

Dave Wood, Realtor, 617-388-3054