Cambridge Condos Reviewed: Three Choices Priced in $400,000’s

In almost any location in Cambridge you are a walk from something.  Super chic and very pretty Harvard Square is still highlyCambridge condos reviewed desirable, reflected in the prices.  But try other squares and you’ll find value, community and a lively urban atmosphere.

I visited several condos this afternoon with a client, and here is a review of three Cambridge condos priced in the $400,000’s.

218 Thorndike Street, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, $459,000.  Bright two level condo with great outdoor space and garage parking.  The kitchen is small but updated and pleasant.  Bathrooms are neutral and bedrooms spacious.  The garage is not attached to the building, but hey, it’s garage parking in Cambridge. This condo is part of a 59 unit complex built in the 80’s.  The hallways leave something to be desired, but the reasonable condo fee can be attributed to a minimalist building.

The living space is on the main level, and a spiral staircase leads downstairs to the two bedrooms.  Although slightly below grade, the space is sunny.  Private deck and patio / garden, central air, storage and in unit laundry for convenience and comfort.

Located minutes from Inman Square, Lechemere, and Kendall Square.

401 Washington Street, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, $424,900.  Central square condo a walk to so many conveniences and restaurants.   The condo is in a house undergoing complete renovations.  This house obviously needs a total makeover.  Once you are in the condo, you’ll find original floors from 1894, nice details and floor plan, with a total renovation.

The office doesn’t count as a bedroom, which is a great bonus.  There is plenty of light through the over-sized windows.  The view is of the house next door, which is very close.  Working for this condo is the location, the old charm met with new  renovations.  But you’ll have to take a bit of a chance buying this condo now, as you have yet to see the building’s outside and common space finished.

11-15 Boardman Street, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, three units ranging $439,000-$549,000.  Totally renovated in and out, beautifully done.  These units are modern meeting all the current trends of a dark hardwood floor, stainless steel kitchen with white marble and tile, and glass tiled bathrooms.

The first floor units are bigger, and feature a finished basement with cork floor, perfect for a family room, play room, or huge home office.  The bedrooms are spacious, one in the front and one in back.  The middle of the condos is the main living area with an open plan  kitchen, dining and living area.

The top condos are similar, without the basements, smaller living areas, and the second bedroom is smaller.  Parking included.  Located in Kendall square, you’ll love these condos if you want something new and open.

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