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988 Memorial Drive: Brick Elevator Building in Harvard Square

charles-cherney — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:42:29 +0000

View from 988 Memorial Drive

I served as the listing broker at Hammond Real Estate for each of these one-bedroom residences at 988 Memorial Drive in Harvard Square. These condos are NOW SOLD. These three condos at Barrington Court are conveniently located in a brick elevator building in Harvard Square, overlooking the Charles River:

988 Memorial Drive, Unit 388. SOLD for$459,000. This one-bedroom, one-bath residence on the third floor features a river view. Highlights of the residence include a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter and maple cabinets, as well as an updated bathroom with heated floor. California closets found throughout. A premiere residence in the buidling.

988 Memorial Drive, Unit 581 SOLD for$388,000. This one-bedroom, one-bath residence is reported to feature 685 square feet of living area. The excellent layout includes an entry foyer, spacious living room with built-in book case, dining area off the kitchen, and good-sized bedroom with two closets.

988 Memorial Drive, Unit 582 SOLD for$360,000. This one-bedroom, one-bath residence is reported to feature 635 square feet of living area. What distinguishes the layout is the expansive open plan main living area with large windows with wood shutters and dining area with glass-fronted cabinets. The bedroom is a well-proportioned and close to the bath.

If you are considering buying or selling at 988 Memorial Drive or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

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14 Concord Unit 216: One-bedroom Condo Close to Harvard Square

charles-cherney — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:16:43 +0000

Light-filled living room at 14 Concord Unit 216.

14 Concord Unit 216 SOLD in 2011 - I was the listing broker. It is a one-bedroom condo located close to Harvard Square in a brick elevator building known as Continental Gardens. According to the online assessor’s database for the city of Cambridge, the 48-unit building was built in 1970.

14 Concord Unit 216 is located on the second floor, which is the front entry level of the building. Situated on the rear side, the residence is light-filled and has an open and inviting feeling. Highlights here include an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an intelligent floor plan. Measuring 628 square feet in size, this one-bedroom feels larger, given the eight-foot ceiling height and ample natural light from the larger windows found both in the main living room and big bedroom.

Charming updated kitchen at 14 Concord Unit 216.

There is also ample closet space throughout, a rarity in a one-bedroom of this size. In addition, there is a storage area on the lower level. The interior of 14 Concord Unit 216 is freshly painted and the circuit breaker panel for the unit is brand new (2011).

Heating and cooling units, replaced in the last several years, are found in both the living room and bedroom. Making this offering even more appealing, the seller is offering a credit at closing for the condo fee for Unit 216 for all remaining months of 2011. By now and save!

Spacious bedroom with ample closet space.

According to the management company for the building, 34 of the 48 units in the building are owner-occupied. There is an on-site super during the day on weekdays. Common laundry is found on the lower level.

For information on current offerings in Cambridge, please contact me at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

14 Concord Avenue outside of Harvard Square.

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16 Chauncy: Handsome Brick Elevator Building Close to Harvard Square

charles-cherney — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:32:49 +0000

16 Chauncy Street – Enjoy the luxury of living ten minutes from Harvard Yard in a handsome brick elevator building located on a pleasant side street between Harvard & Porter Squares.

Notable among the residents of 16 Chauncy Street over the years is author Vladimir Nabokov. In her book on the history of 16 Chauncy, authore and former 16 Chauncy resident Ann Petrone notes that in 1956, Nabokov lived in unit 10, shortly after the publication of Lolita. Nabokov’s time in residence here is duly noted by a plaque near the entrance to the building:

The Blackall family bought “a fine modern mansion in the Colonial style” at 16 Chauncy Street in 1903. As Clarence Blackall later recalled, “We lived in this house for 24 years, some of the happiest years of our lives.” Petrone includes photos of this family manse in her book on the history of 16 Chauncy Street. The pictures certainly do suggest that the home was big and comfortable and well-built. For sure, this was a different time in Cambridge – one photo in the book shows a young Robert Blackall feeding a carrot to a neighboring cow on Mr. Abbot’s field!On April 12, 1929, The Cambridge Chronicle reported that “Mr. Blackall has decided to give up his house entirely, tear it down and construct in place thereof an apartment house.” As Petrone points on in her book, “Great care was taken to incorporate much of the original woodwork from the mansion into the new apartment house.” The Blackalls planned to make their home in one of the larger penthouse apartments in the new building. Alas, the building was completed in September 1929 – a few weeks before the financial panic set in which led to the Great Depression. Eventually, in 1939, the building was purchased by the nearby Hotel Continental and renamed the Continental Manor Apartments.

View of inviting reading nook with custom built-ins at unit 15 at 16 Chauncy outside of Harvard Square.

16 Chauncy Street #15 has now SOLD. If you are interested in learning about condos now for sale at 16 Chauncy or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

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2 & 4 Avon Street, Cambridge: Condos Close to Harvard Quad

charles-cherney — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:29:28 +0000

2 &4 Avon Street is a 16-unit stucco building close to the Harvard Quad and just outside Harvard Square. The building sits at the corner of Shepard Street and Avon Street.

On February 2, 2010, a top floor corner unit with two bedrooms and one bath was listed for sale for $415,000. Features include maple floors and a private balcony. On March 10, 2010, it was reported in MLS that this unit sold for $427,500.

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931 Massachusetts Avenue: Elevator Building between Harvard and Central Squares

charles-cherney — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:00:28 +0000

931 Massachusetts Avenue – is a concierge elevator building on Massachusetts Avenue between Harvard and Central Squares built in 1989 and reported to have 53 units.

If you are considering buying or selling at 931 Massachusetts Avenue or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

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950 Massachusetts Avenue: Bay Square Building in Mid-Cambridge

charles-cherney — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:17:52 +0000

950 Massachusetts Avenue – the Bay Square Building – is an elevator building with over 100 residential condominiums, conveniently located between Central and Harvard Squares. The building was built in 1989 according to the online assessor’s database for the City of Cambridge.

Pool at 950 Massachusetts Avenue - Bay Square Building

Residents of Bay Square enjoy 24-hour concierge service, garage parking, and a pool & fitness area. Easy access to shops, restaurants, and Cambridge amenities also make this an appealing address. Ideal location for someone at Harvard or MIT or commuting on the Red Line to Boston.

In 2009, I listed and sold an 815 square foot 1-bedroom with garage parking at 950 Mass Ave for $445,000.

If you are considering buying or selling at 950 Massachusetts Avenue or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

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Eating Locally in Cambridge MA

samantha.mccormick — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:46:01 +0000

Though it has been a buzzed-about trend these past few years, the concept of buying and eating locally grown foods is nothing new to Cambridge, Massachusetts residents and businesses. In fact, there are over a dozen Cambridge restaurants that build their menus around locally produced fruits, veggies, meats, and other products. Whether you’re new to the slow food movement or an old pro, visit one of these Cambridge restaurants to see how fresh and delicious locally grown food tastes.

A dessert at Harvest in Cambridge

Harvest | Oysters from Duxbury, produce from Concord
44 Brattle Street
www.HarvestCambridge.com

Sofra Bakery & Cafe | Produce from Sudbury and Concord
1 Belmont Street
www.SofraBakery.com

The Blue Room | Oysters from Duxbury, Produce from Sheffield and Concord
1 Kendall Square
www.TheBlueRoom.net

Schrod from Gloucester at Henrietta's Table

Henrietta’s Table | Cheese from Carlisle, clams from Wellfleet, scrod from Gloucester, wine from Westport, meat from various farms
1 Bennett Street
www.HenriettasTable.com

Rendezvous Central Square | Fruit from Pepperell, Veggies from Dartmouth, Clams from Wellfleet
502 Mass Ave
www.RendezvousCentralSquare.com

A farm-fresh plate at Garden at the Cellar

Garden at the Cellar | Oysters from Duxbury, Dairy products from Marion, produce and herbs from Groton
991 Mass Ave
www.GardenAtTheCellar.com

Stone Hearth Pizza | Cheese from Marion, Produce from Brimfield and Concord
1782 Mass Ave
www.StoneHearthPizza.com

View the full list of restaurants that buy local in Cambridge MA on FarmFresh.org.

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400 Washington: Lofts Close to Inman, Harvard and Porter Squares

charles-cherney — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:00:28 +0000

400 Washington - Ivy Place – is a building with 14 residential units and 1 commerical unit according to the online assessor’s database for the city of Somerville. It is an elevator building with parking. The residential units at 400 Washington are true loft spaces, with open plans and lots of windows and good ceiling height. The location is just over the Cambridge line close to the heart of Kirkland Village, making it close to Harvard and Inman and Porter Squares. Close to 400 Washington in Kirkland Village you will find

The Wine & Cheese Cask – don’t miss the sandwich bar!

Biscuit - inviting cafe with a small outdoor seating area.

Dali – Tapas anyone?

Kebab Factory – Indian restaurant.

If you are considering buying or selling at 400 Washington or elsewhere in Cambridge or Somerville, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

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15 Trowbridge, Cambridge: Condos in Harvard Square

charles-cherney — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:40:28 +0000

15 Trowbridge is a 13-unit condo association close to Harvard Square, in the block between Massachusetts Avenue and Harvard Street. In my visits to see and show units for sale in the building over the last several years, I have always been struck by the above average ceiling height, which makes for a spacious and comfortable feeling inside. According to the City of Cambridge online assessor’s database, the building was built in 1905.

If you are considering buying or selling at 15 Trowbridge or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999.

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Avon Hill Real Estate, Cambridge, MA

charles-cherney — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:09:29 +0000

House on Walnut Street in Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA.

Avon Hill, broadly speaking, is that neighborhood of Cambridge between Harvard and Porter Square and described by the boundaries of Upland Road to the west, Linnaean Street to the east, Massachusetts Avenue to the north and Raymond Street to the south.

Avon Hill in Cambridge is appealing to many for many different reasons, including the following:

- Easy access to the Red Line subway station and commuter rail line at Porter Square.

- Mix of well-maintained residences on tree-lined streets, many with brick sidewalks. Avon Hill, as the name suggests, is located on a hill. Not steep by San Francisco standards, for sure, but certainly enough of a rise that it is notable. The hustle and bustle of Massachusetts Avenue falls away as one moves up into the heart of Avon Hill.

- Convenient to shops & services on Massachusetts Avenue. Places you will find on the edge of Avon Hill along Massachusetts Avenue include:

University Wine Shop – Popular local wine shop – friendly service.

Nomad – clothing, jewelery, textiles, folk art, books and home furnishings from around the world.

Stone Hearth Pizza – are you hungry? Appealing pizza pies.

Susanna – a unique woman’s clothing store

Simon’s Coffee Shop – always bustling in the neighborhood cafe

House on Arlington Street in Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

If you are considering buying or selling real estate in Avon Hill or elsewhere in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999. I have listed and sold many properties in Avon Hill, including most recently, 12 Lancaster. 14 Lancaster & 16 Lancaster. I would be happy to arrange to show you any properties of interest. in Mid-Cambridge or elsewhere in town.

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