Easy city living starts here. This 2nd-floor Oak Square condo, built in 1899, pairs New England character w/ smart updatesperfect for a first-time buyer or as a pied-a-terre. The bright & airy 1 bed/1 bath open layout w/ high ceilings, HDWD floors, replacement windows, & fresh paint (move-in ready!). A west-facing living room features tall windows that invite year-round sunlight. A large kitchen features gas cooking, ample workspace, a peninsula, & cabinet task lighting. Practical perks include dedicated laundry, lots of closet space, a bonus storage room, a large storage unit in the basement, & nearly new (2023) hot water tank. Best of all, you'll enjoy fresh air & magnificent sunset views all the way to Waltham from your private roof deck! There is also a shared patio, & off-street parking - no more hunting for parking. 7 minutes to several bus stops, shops & restaurants for easy commutes & daily errands. Close to the Charles River & the Watertown's Arsenal shopping & entertainment!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 169
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 3
- Living Room Dimensions: 13 x 16
- Living Room Sqft: 208
- Entry Foyer Level: 2
- Living Room Level: Main, First
- Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main, First
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, In Building
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
- Heating: Yes
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Level: Main, First
- Kitchen Sqft: 169
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony / Deck
- Deck - Roof
- Deck - Access Rights
- Patio
- City View(s)
- Screens
- Rain Gutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Access Rights, Patio
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0138659
- Lot Size Square Feet: 604
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Parking Total: 1
Home Features
- View: City
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Storage
- Association Fee: 267
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 267
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1281
- City Region: Brighton
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Faneuil or Brooks => Bigelow. Bigelow goes straight into Oak Square.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Exclusions: Please See Mls Attachments For Additional Property Details And Features.
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:22 P:03932 S:008, 1218791
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- for Gas Oven
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1899
- Building Area Total: 604
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: Bigelow Place Condominium
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Property Age: 126
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: 2/3 Family
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Effective: 1985
- Year Built Source: Public Records
