A block from Harvard Law School, 2 blocks from Harvards Science Center, rare & beautiful 2-bedroom 1st-floor, 1-level condominium in rare mews-like early 20th-c. brick building. Tucked away on landscaped walkway off 1-way residential side street. With private front & rear entrances, residence feels like a single-family. High ceilings, open floor plan, hardwood floors, a handsome fireplace with a distinctive glazed tile surround, an efficient kitchen surrounded by windows, & central AC set this unique property apart. 1 bedroom has a very large square opening to the living room, allowing natural light & a 2nd light exposure into the public spaces. 2nd bedroom also has multiple windows, & built-in shelves, plus a private exterior French door, making it an ideal & bright home office. A 5-window curved bay with a built-in banquette, lovely views from the units windows, a deeded garage parking space, private storage, & high owner-occupancy further distinguish this exceptional offering.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Kitchen and Dining
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio
- Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Under, Assigned, Off Street, Deeded, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Laundry
- Association Fee: 623
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 623
- Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5148.6
- Tax Block: 41
- City Region: Harvard Square
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Off Chauncy Street
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 411318
- Zoning: C2
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1925
- Building Area Total: 824
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: Chauncy Terrace Condominium
- Common Walls: End Unit, Corner
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Walkout)
- Property Age: 100
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Effective: 1980
- Year Built Source: Public Records
