Platform
1 Bath
840 Square Feet
22 Bigelow Street, Unit 3B, Cambridge
Offered At: $728,000
Updated, character-rich Mid Cambridge flat just 0.3mi to the Central Square red line T. Set atop a grand 1870 Mansard Victorian, this large one-bedroom features great ceiling height, comfortable room proportions, southern light exposures, random width pine floors, and recessed lighting throughout. The main living area has a wood-burning stove and a new Velux skylight. The eat-in kitchen offers stainless steel cabinetry and appliances, including a Viking range with exterior-venting hood, and maple counters. The bedroom has a double closet and direct access to the newly gut-renovated bath with porcelain tiled floors and shower, a linen closet, and stacked Bosch washer and dryer. There is private basement storage, a common yard, and a large common roof deck that is easily accessed by full stairs just outside the kitchen door. A rare and welcome combination of character and convenience.
Property Details
GROSS LIVING AREA
840 +/- square feet according to public record
SYSTEMS
Common heat by gas-fueled steam boiler (2020) with cast iron radiators
Electric baseboard heat in the bathroom (2023)
Common hot water; two gas-fueled hot water heaters (2019, 2021)
New unit wiring, electric panel with 70amp main breaker, and new 100amp service line (2023)
LAUNDRY
In-unit Bosch washer & electric dryer (2023); machines to remain
Common laundry available in basement
STORAGE
Private storage unit in basement
PARKING
On-street with residential permit
OUTDOOR SPACE
Common roof deck and yard
YEAR BUILT / CONVERTED
According to Cambridge Historical Commission records, the building was built in 1870 at 785 Massachusetts Avenue, the current location of Cambridge City Hall, and was moved to Bigelow Street in 1888
Converted to condos in 1980
EXTERIOR
Faux block wood siding with original coining and ornate entry porch; repainted in 2020
Roofing: slate, asphalt shingle, rubber
Two-over-two wood windows with storms
Granite block, brick, and fieldstone foundation
ASSOCIATION DETAILS
Condo Fee of $689 per month includes master insurance, heat, hot water, water & sewer, snow removal, common area cleaning, exterior maintenance, property management, reserve contribution
Professionally managed, 7-unit association
3 units (not including Unit 3B) are owner occupied, according to trustee
Rentals are permitted with a 6-month minimum lease term
Pets are allowed
22 Bigelow Street is part of the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District in which exterior alterations visible from the public way require city approval; learn more here
PROPERTY TAXES
FY2023 assessed value $652,300
FY2023 taxes $3,822 without residential exemption (FY23 res ex would have reduced the unit’s tax bill to $1,063)
MATTERPORT
Open House Schedule
- Thursday, August 10th12:00 - 1:00
- Saturday, August 12th12:00 - 1:30
- Sunday, August 13th2:00 - 3:30