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| 881 East 1st Street #302 |
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| Boston MA 02127 |
| 3rd Floor Unit, Seaport District Loft |
| Date Sold: June 30, 2006 |
| Parking: 1 Deeded Off-Street Space |
| Pets: Pet Friendly Building |
| Square Footage: 1375 SF± |
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| Located on the 3rd floor, this unit is one of 32 in a modest-sized, elevator building with high owner-occupancy. |
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Condo Fee: $307.40/mo. includes water + sewer, C.A.M., master insurance and professional management. |
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R.E. Taxes: $3,484.68/FYR2009 with residential exemption. |
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| Converted 8 years ago and subsequently renovated, this loft is a perfect canvas for open plan living. |
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| 9 high-efficiency, double hung, industrial-style windows give the loft a super-bright exposure with southern and westerly views. |
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| The western exposure offers an unparalleled view of Boston's city skyline. |
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| Eight supporting columns with their original cast-iron lintels lend dramatic effect to the main living space. |
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| With over 1300 SF± of usable space, the loft readily accommodates multiple living areas for dining, reading, working, listening to music, watching TV or simply relaxing. |
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| 10-foot high ceilings and the open floor plan add to this loft's sense of space + light. |
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| Enough space exists to configure up to 2-or-3 defined sleeping areas plus a home office/private study. |
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| Careful attention has been paid to installing omnidirectional custom track lighting and additional feature lighting. |
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| A modern, galley-style kitchen is open to the main living space of loft. |
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| The kitchen is complemented by a built-in center island with additional storage and seating to serve as a breakfast bar. |
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| Ornate pendant lighting and honed-granite counters, creates a kitchen workspace as beautiful as it is functional. |
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| The kitchen features maple cabinetry and a full complement of high-end stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, wine cooler, dishwasher + disposal. |
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| A section of the kitchen wall has been peeled-back to open an exposed-brick and glass shelving display. |
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| The center island is further defined by additional cabinetry and a gas-fired oven/range with a 4-burner cooktop. |
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| Whether its cocktail hour or breakfast the next morning, the open kitchen is a natural focal point when entertaining at home. |
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| A formal dining area naturally adjoins the open kitchen within the loft. |
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| A custom-built storage platform is easily reached via a movable ladder. |
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| Accessible from underneath the storage platform are the rest of the loft's amenities, i.e., sleeping area + bathroom. |
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| The sleeping area alcove is large enough to accommodate a king-size bed with side tables. |
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| Within the sleeping area alcove is a large walk-in wardrobe. |
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| The walk-in wardrobe is finished with custom closet built-ins. |
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| Original rock maple + oak flooring has been polished and preserved throughout the loft. |
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| A full bathroom adjoins the main living space within the loft. |
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| The bathroom features tile flooring, custom vanity with mirrored cabinet and open glass shelving. |
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| A single piece tub/shower unit with curved curtain rail completes the bathroom design. |
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| Gas forced hot air heating and central air conditioning are ducted throughout the loft. |
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| Adjacent to the open kitchen area is a storage closet and an in-unit laundry closet. |
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| A full-size, stack washer/dryer unit is housed within the laundry closet. |
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| The building is pre-wired with fiber optic throughout for high speed digital cable and modem connections via RCN. |
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The entrance foyer to the loft serves as a european-style anteroom, separate from the main living space.
The twin-door closet by the entrance foyer houses the loft's utilities, i.e., hot water system and heating/AC unit. |
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| The entrance to the unit from the 3rd floor common area hallway. |
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| Common area hallways are carpeted for noise mitigation and are routinely maintained. |
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| The building features a spacious elevator and state-of-the-art safety alarm + sprinkler system. |
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| Both the lobby and elevator floors have been also tiled with slate for added durability. |
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| Past renovations to the lobby have included industrial lighting and paint work. |
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| The industrial chic of the lobby is further defined by the back-lit, suspended wire-mesh ceiling. |
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| The building features secure, off-street mailboxes. |
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| Access to the building is secure via a lobby entrance intercom system. |
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| The main entrance to the 881 East 1st street loft condominiums. |
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| A ramp to the building's main entrance provides easy disabled access. |
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| Residents benefit from a private, off-street parking lot -- 1 space is deeded to this unit. |
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| Immediately adjoining the rear of the building is a paved, common BBQ area. |
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| Adjacent to the BBQ area is a large, common, grassy back yard that extends all the way to East 2nd Street. |
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With common table and chairs, the back yard will soon feature a common vegetable garden.
Other out-door amenities include a 5 minute walk to Castle Island, Lagoon Beach and miles of newly refurbished boardwalks around Pleasure Bay. |
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Exterior view of the 881 East 1st Street loft condominiums.
Commuting solutions:
• To downtown, the financial district, Amtrak train connections, the interstate bus terminal, ferries, the waterfront -- Take the #7 MBTA bus at the corner and you're at South Station (Red T Line) in minutes.
• To Newbury Street, visiting Copley Square, or the South End -- Take the #9 MBTA bus and leave your car behind.
• 881 East 1st Street is also convenient to I-93, the Mass Pike and Boston Logan Airport. |
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| Square Footage: 1375 SF± |
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