Bathed in glorious natural light, this top-floor, 1570+ sq. ft. unit exudes timeless elegance in a beautifully maintained Edwardian-era, 6-unit, owner-occupied building. A grand renovation blends period charm w/ modern living, creating an expansive open-concept living, dining & kitchen area. Anchored by a stunning wall of windows, this space radiates warmth & sophistication. Gorgeous refinished hardwood floors & fresh paint throughout add to the sense of luxury. The gourmet kitchen boasts a soapstone peninsula, a new refrigerator & gas stove with vent hood. Down the hall, the spacious main bedroom with a charming bay window adjoins 2 additional bedrooms & an office w/ built-ins. The bathroom shines with a clawfoot tub, vintage skylight, & built-in storage. With high ceilings & transom windows, this unit feels impressively spacious. All situated on a tree-lined street less than half a mile from Harvard, the city's public high school, a restaurant row & three supermarkets.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Bedroom 3 Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Bedroom 2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Entry Foyer Level: 3
- Living Room Level: Main, First
- Office/Study Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Office/Study Room Features: Flooring - Wood
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main, First
- Primary Bathroom Features: No
- Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features
- Home Office
- Internet Available - Broadband
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ductless
- Heating Features: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Dining Room Level: Main, First
- Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
- Kitchen Level: Main, First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch
- Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2121212
- Lot Size Square Feet: 9240
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: On Street, Common
- Parking Total: 1
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 2600
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 217
- Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
- Elementary School: Martin Luther K
- High School: Rindge & Latin
- Middle School: Putnam Ave
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3376.22
- City Region: Mid Cambridge
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Harvard Square north, Mass Ave towards Broadway, stay right Cambridge St, Broadway left on Highland
- Tax Year: 2023
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: M:00112 L:0003600006, 405871
- Zoning: C1
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1910
- Building Area Total: 1366
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: 63 Highland Avenue Condominium
- Common Walls: No One Above
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Property Age: 114
- Roof: Rubber
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: Low-Rise
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Year Built Effective: 1977
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: No
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- Water Source: Public
