On one of west Cambridge's most lovely 1-way tree-lined residential side streets, a light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium a short distance to Davis & Porter Squares, the Red Line, scores of restaurants & shops. On 1st & 2nd levels of beautiful late-19th-c. building set back from sidewalk, the condominium has gracious living & dining rooms with unusually high ceilings, oversized windows, & gorgeous hardwood floors. The just-upgraded eat-in kitchen has abundant cabinetry, excellent stone counter space, stainless-steel appliances, center island, 2 exposures & a patio. A separate 1st-floor sunlit study with a closet makes a desirable workspace, playroom, or guest space. There is a full bath on both levels, in-unit laundry, a well-conceived floor plan, and cross-ventilation. There is exclusive use of half of the 2-c garage, an additional parking space in front of the garage, and huge private storage. Several common green spaces. Location, size, amenities, beauty, and convenience!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Family Room Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Level: First
- Bathroom 2 Level: First
- Primary Bathroom Features: Yes
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Features: Steam, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch
- Patio
- Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Driveway, Paved, Exclusive Parking
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 275
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 275
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5803
- City Region: West Cambridge
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: near Blake intersection with Orchard
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: M:00180 L:0004600001, 4632290
- Zoning: Res
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1930
- Building Area Total: 1346
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 53 Orchard Street Condominium Trust
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street, Upper)
- Property Age: 95
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Year Built Details: Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Public Records
