Perched above the vibrant heartbeat of Inman Square, this top-floor condominium is a hidden retreatlike a birds nest in the treescalm, sunlit, and effortlessly welcoming. Spanning 1, 176 square feet, the two-bedroom home unfolds from front to back, its long eastern exposure filling each space with beautiful light and skyline views stretching to Boston. At one end, a spacious living and dining area offers warmth and character with exposed brick and plenty of room to gather. At the other end, a thoughtfully renovated kitchencomplete with in-unit laundrymakes everyday living seamless. Over the years, the sellers have not only enhanced their home with air conditioning, custom bookcases, and crown molding but also helped transform the shared outdoor space. Now, a serene patio invites neighbors to linger, and bike storage makes city life even easier. A rare balance of energy and ease, 1222 Cambridge St. #5 is a true urban sanctuary.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 9 x 11
- Primary Bedroom Sqft: 132
- Bedroom 2 Sqft: 99
- Primary Bedroom Level: Fourth Floor
- Bedroom 2 Level: Fourth Floor
- Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom 2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 20
- Living Room Sqft: 320
- Entry Foyer Level: 4
- Living Room Level: Fourth Floor
- Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 7 x 10
- Bathroom 1 Sqft: 70
- Bathroom 1 Level: Fourth Floor
Appliances
- Range
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Range Hood
- Laundry Features: Fourth Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Heating Features: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13 x 15
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room Level: Fourth Floor
- Dining Room Sqft: 195
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 16
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Kitchen Level: Fourth Floor
- Kitchen Sqft: 192
Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: On Street
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 491
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 491
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 4913.8
- City Region: Inman Square
- Source Listing Status: New
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Cambridge Street between Prospect Street and Tremont Street
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Exclusions: Plug In Sconses In The Primary Bedroom Are Excluded
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: 402996
- Zoning: BA
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- for Gas Oven
- for Gas Dryer
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1896
- Building Area Total: 1176
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 1218-1228 Cambridge Street Condominium
- Common Walls: No One Above
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Property Age: 129
- Property Attached: Yes
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Mid-Rise
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Effective: 1988
- Year Built Source: Public Records
