253 Washington Street, Cambridge — listing for $659,000
Large MIT-area 3-bedroom, perfect for an investor or owner occupant! Condo features hardwood floors, high ceilings, numerous large windows and ample closet space throughout. There is also a large(~640 SF) partially-finished lower level that offers amazing potential for the future owner. On top of all that, the unit has an exclusive use covered porch and lovely shared back yard. Many recent updates throughout including a remodeled bathroom, the addition of in-unit laundry and a gas fireplace, new heat/HW and updated electrical. Amazing location between Central and Kendall Squares, on a one-way side street, yet in the heart of the city’s best restaurants, cafes, bakeries, several grocery stores, live music venues, the theater and more! Just down the street from MIT and only 1.2 miles to Harvard Yard. Walkscore = 94 “Walker’s Paradise!”
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Living area: 1253 SF +/- per Master Deed (PLUS! Additional ~ 640 SF of exclusive use lower-level space waiting to be finished!) Parking: on-street permit Year built/converted: 1900/2004 Condo fee: $282 / month 2016 taxes: $1,763 with residential exemption
So much to love in this great neighborhood:
Area Four — coffee shop / bakery / bar / small plates restaurant Café Luna — great bistro café with outdoor dining in the summer Central Bottle Wine & Provisions — amazing selection! Central Square Theater — a local entertainment treasure Charles River — a bit of nature in the heart of an urban landscape Craigie on Main — The Globe ranks it among its “10 Most Influential Restaurants” of the decade Cuchi Cuchi — cocktails and small-plate dishes in a retro-glam space Flour Bakery & Café— eat in or take out — everything is delicious H-Mart — mega supermarket/food court and local hot spot Harvest Co-Op — offering a variety of natural foods and products Kendall Square Theater — for your independent and foreign film fix Toscanini’s — The New York Times calls this “the world’s best ice cream” Middle East Restaurant & Night Club — local institution featuring live music on multiple stages nightly VIM Fitness Spa & Salon — an Aveda-concept gym with classes and personal training Whole Foods Market — natural and organic grocery store
Plus easy access to two Red Line stations — Central and Kendall — as well as both MIT and Harvard. Walkscore = 94 “Walker’s Paradise!”