This lovely 2-bedroom home is in excellent condition and perfect for a new owner-occupant or savvy investor. The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, and stylish fixtures. Other recent updates include a modern bathroom with built-in storage; gorgeous refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint; all new energy-efficient windows; and recessed lighting throughout. The open living/dining room has a built-in china cabinet, and the bedrooms are comparably sized for maximum flexibility-roommates, work-from-home, or guest space. The generous entry foyer allows for a desk or armoire. Additional benefits include a private porch, laundry just one floor below, and a large exclusive-use storage area. Heat and hot water are included in the condo fee. Well situated near B, C, and D Green Line stations, Boston College, restaurants, shopping, and public recreation areas including dog parks, tennis/pickleball courts, and Chestnut Hill Reservoir.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
- Bedroom 2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 4
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area, In Building
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Steam
- Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
- Porch: Yes
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Hot Water
- Association Fee: 493
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 493
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5345
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Suffolk
- Directions: Orkney Road is one way off of Sutherland, or Beacon to Ayr to Orkney.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Home Warranty: No
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: W:21 P:02405 S:038,1218183
- Postal Code Plus 4: 7730
- Zoning: CD
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 800
- Year Built: 1910
- Above Grade Finished Area: 800
- Building Area Total: 800
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Attached: Yes
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Mid-Rise
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public