245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Somerville, MA 02143

$810,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
902 Sq. Ft.
$898 / Sq. Ft.
902
Sq. Ft.
$898
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Reimagined and crafted from within the landmark 1894 Durell School, 245 Beacon Street Unit 5 is a thoroughly modern home with soaring ceilings and massive windows. A flexible, open dining and living area welcomes you into the space, and a generous coat closet is in easy reach. The ample windows make the most of the unit’s Southern exposure–while central air conditioning keeps everything cool in the summer. Extras include off-street parking, in-unit laundry, private basement storage and a shared back...Reimagined and crafted from within the landmark 1894 Durell School, 245 Beacon Street Unit 5 is a thoroughly modern home with soaring ceilings and massive windows. A flexible, open dining and living area welcomes you into the space, and a generous coat closet is in easy reach. The ample windows make the most of the unit’s Southern exposure–while central air conditioning keeps everything cool in the summer. Extras include off-street parking, in-unit laundry, private basement storage and a shared back patio. With a new bike path in front of the building, Porter Square 6/10 of a mile away, Harvard, Union and Inman Squares each less than 8/10 of a mile; the cherry on top is a superb location surrounded by the very best of both Cambridge and Somerville.

Listing Agent

  1. Jonathan Mitchell

    Jonathan Mitchell

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    jmitchell@compass.com

    P: 617.834.6668

Property Details for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Town
Somerville
Area
MA-Somerville
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Front

Location

Sold By Compass, The Shorey Realty Group

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 07:26 PM

Property Details for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

StatusSold
MLS #72934902
Days on Market8
Taxes$3,857 / year
HOA Fees$356 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1894
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Building/ComplexDurell Place CondominiumFloor1Stories1Residences8Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1894

Payment Calculator

$5,098 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,421

Property Taxes

$321

HOA Dues

$356

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Property Information for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 902.0
  • Total Units: 8
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2006
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Front
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Structure Type: Garden
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Guest
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes listed w/ residential exemption. 1 off street parking space for unit 5,3 guest spaces for the building. Pets allowed with prior written approval,see attached condo docs for details.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:45 B:G L:19 U:5,4649093
  • Assessments: $738,400
  • Book: 48652
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: UR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: Durell Place Condominium
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Owner Occupied Source: owner
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 5
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$757,500Total-
Tax Record2024$7,969 ($664 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt902 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt902 SqFtStories1StyleCondominiumYear Built1940CountyMIDDLESEXAPNSOME M:45 B:G L:19 U:5

Schools near 245 Beacon Street, Unit 5

This home is within Somerville School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Somerville High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Hill Community School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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