About 26 Leonard Avenue #3, Cambridge

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For 29 years these Owners have adored this penthouse 3 bed condo, relishing the high ceilings, wood trim and tall windows which provide abundant light to each room. Wonderful entertaining space in the large living room with bay window and arched opening to adjoining dining room, a center hall leads to spacious eat-in-kitchen with convenient pantry. Two large connecting bedrooms and a third bedroom down the hall offer flexible WFH options. Enjoy morning coffee most seasons on the enclosed treetop rear porch. Grill, entertain, relax in shared hidden garden w/pathways and patio. Bike area + two large exclusive use storage rooms in basement, and your own W/D in common laundry area. Easy in/out deeded off-street parking, 2020 roof, 2013 boiler, new SS appliances.

26 Leonard is steps to whatever you may need - a Darwin's sandwich, Broadsheet coffee, prime cuts from Savenor's, or prime deals at Whole Foods. Write the next chapter for this beloved Mid-Cambridge home, minutes to Harvard, Inman, Union, and close to Central, MIT, as well. Offered at $765,000

Property Details

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Interior

Size: 1178 square feet
Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Porch: exclusive use enclosed rear porch (unheated)
Basement: two large exclusive use storage rooms, common bike area, unit-owned W/D in common laundry area (each unit has own W/D)

 

Exterior

Material: aluminum siding
Roof: rubber roof 2020, insulated attic
Grounds: common fenced yard and patio, garden storage shed
Parking: 1 driveway space

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Systems

Heat: 1 zone steam by gas (HE boiler 2013), electric baseboard in kitchen
Hot Water: indirect tank (2013)
Cooling: none (Seller uses window units, not included in sale)
Electrical: circuit breakers
Appliances: 2021 dishwasher, 2021 range,

 

Other

Year Built: 1916
Converted: 1992
Taxes: $4,601. (does not include residential exemption)
HOA Fee: $250/month
Fee Includes: master insurance, water/sewer
Assessments: No upcoming assessments. HOA recently completed repairs resulting in $330./unit assessment. Seller will pay this prior to closing.
Occupancy: 2 of 3 units owner occupied (1st floor currently rented)
Pet policy: pets allowed

 

Disclosures

Unit is partially de-leaded - see agent for documentation.
Porch windows have recently been caulked, but small amount of leaking may still occur in heavy rain.
Master Deed provides Unit #3 the conditional right to build roof deck, subject to approval by City of Cambridge.

 

Location

 

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Laura Segal

Exceptional Service Regardless of Price Point

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.

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617.823.4287
laura.segal@sothebysrealty.com
laurasegalrealestate.com
1008 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA

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