253 Norfolk Street #1-1, Cambridge

Fabulous Inman Square Loft

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Fabulous Inman Square loft-style one bedroom at the sought after Chocolate Factory condos, on lovely and leafy, tree-lined Norfolk Street. This wonderful building and former candy factory, was converted to loft condos in 1998, and this unit has been lovingly enjoyed and maintained by one owner since then.

Soaring ceilings, exposed timbers, and several enormous windows fill the space with natural light, and flexible open plan allows for cooking, dining, entertaining, work from home, or even create 2nd bedroom. Vast storage space in lighted walk-in closet with shelving to the ceiling, plus more storage in bedroom, hallway closet and full bathroom. A shared large fenced garden area with patio and grill is perfect for entertaining, and let your dog play at this pet-friendly complex (3 mammal limit), with laundry down the hall, and secure bike room in garage. This unit has a 2016 air handler (upgraded to R410A refrigerant), video security, deeded OFF-STREET PARKING space, in professionally managed, well run complex with extensive building upgrades recently completed.

Everything Inman Square is at your fingertips – restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, Whole Foods, Farmer’s Market, and it’s a quick jaunt to Red Line T @ Central Sq., future Green Line T @ Union Sq, and so close to Kendall Square, MIT, and Harvard.

Offered at $599,000

MLS #72523208

Property Details

Details

heat: 1 zone FHA by gas, common boilers replaced in 2018
cool: 1 zone A/C, unit-owned air handler replaced in 2016
hot water: by gas, common hot water heater replaced in 2019
roof: rubber membrane
exterior: brick, fiber cement board
exterior features: patio, garden area
parking: 1 off street parking space, deeded and assigned

FY19 taxes: $925.88 (includes FY19 residential exemption of 2232.25)
FY19 assessed value: $519,100.

Walk Score = 93 (“Walker’s Paradise”)
Bike Score = 99 (“Biker’s Paradise”)

Details

bed: 1 bedroom
bath: 1 full bathroom
629 sf loft-style condominium

HOA fee: $343.16/month
includes: heat, hot water, gas, water, sewer, master insurance, laundry facilities, snow removal, landscaping, exterior maintenance, trash/recycling removal, garden area, bike room
complex: Chocolate Factory Condominium
total # units: 23 units
# units Owner Occupied: 13 units
(note: one entity owns 3 units)
year built/converted: 1875/1998

Recent Upgrades to Common Areas

2019 new carpet & paint in hallways of both Bldgs 253 & 245
2018 new roof & siding, Bldg 245
2018 new boilers and 2019 new water heater, Bldg 253
2012 new windows & siding, Bldg 253*

*This work was financed and loan was paid off in three assessments, the final of which was paid in early 2019. No further assessments are currently planned.

Recent Upgrades to Unit 1-1

2018 new low-flow Kohler toilet
2016 new HVAC air handler with R410A refrigerant
2016 new bathroom hung ceiling w/waterproof tiles
2014 video security added, linked to N-Viewer security app
2012 all windows replaced (part of HOA project)

Location

 

Bus, train, bike, walk, drive – whatever your mode of transport, this location is convenient!

Off street parking in your deeded parking space, locked bike room in condo garage, grab the Red Line at Central Square, and the Green Line is coming soon to nearby Union Square. Catch the bus in either direction – #64 & #68 on Broadway, and #85 on Hampshire.

With close proximity to Inman, Central, and Kendall, so much to enjoy, all within minutes…

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 About Laura Segal

Exceptional Real Estate Service for Cambridge & Beyond

Laura Segal is a highly respected Realtor in the Cambridge office of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. Laura’s strong knowledge of local communities, broad experience with both Buyers and Sellers, and seasoned design expertise, combine to create a rich, personalized journey for her clients.

A licensed architect, Laura blends her knowledge of the structure and style of houses, with her practiced eye, advising on the best use of interior and exterior spaces. Her skills serve Sellers with property preparation and staging, as well as Buyers, for whom Laura highlights design potential and delivers quick property assessments, critical in this fast-paced market. And for those who are new to the area, Laura acts as a guide to New England vernacular architecture.

A graduate of Skidmore College and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, Laura has practiced architecture in the Northeast and Midwest. Also an accomplished artist, Laura’s paintings are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States. Beyond her aesthetic strengths and rigorous work ethic, clients are drawn to Laura’s warmth, authenticity and perceptive nature, as she helps navigate the buying/selling process.

Laura resides in the diverse and vibrant community of Watertown, where she is an active member of the arts community. In true New England form, Laura and her husband can often be found cheering on their kids at the ice rink or soccer field, or walking their dog along the Charles River.

 About Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty

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In 1962, Betty Gibson, a woman with a pioneering spirit and great vision, founded our company in Boston’s South End. Betty took great pride in championing not only the South End but the growth of Boston as a whole. Today we are Boston’s largest independently owned and operated real estate firm made up by eight offices and a team of approximately 170 dedicated sales professionals.

Our agents bring a wealth of life experiences to real estate. We’ve been teachers, marketers, art historians, musicians, actors, world travelers – and chefs. This diverse and knowledgeable group has one thing in common, years of experience both living and working in the Greater Boston area and are guaranteed to provide white glove services that are second to none.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is set apart by an in-house Marketing Department. Led by a Marketing Director, our marketing team consists of a Photographer, Graphic Designer, Online Media Associate, and Copywriter. Each are dedicated in assisting our agents with creating the highest quality materials for each home.

Whether you are looking at home or abroad, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty is the finest choice for buying, selling or renting a home.

About Sotheby’s International Realty

The Sotheby’s Auction House was founded in 1744 and since has earned the Sotheby’s name renown as a marketer of the world’s most valuable and prestigious possessions. In 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was founded.

This Sotheby’s International Realty network is now made up of more than 19,000 sales associates in approximately 835 offices in 63 countries and territories worldwide.

The Sotheby’s International Realty brand takes great pride in presenting to the world unique places and their stories, and in using our innovative marketing tools, global network and relationships with discerning buyers to perfectly match time-honored properties with those who will appreciate them and give them new life. Through this extraordinary network our agents have access to some of the most qualified buyers in the world.

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Laura Segal

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