A spacious apartment (about 1100 square feet) in a super energy efficient two-family-unit house (owner-occupied) with solar panels on the roof is available on 10/1/2022. This apartment has a central AC and became very energy efficient after it underwent the second renovation in 2013. As a result, gas usage went down by almost half. The highest monthly gas bill is about $115 and the monthly average is about $55. Make sure you check how much gas or oil bill you would need to pay in the winter when choosing your apartment! The listed rent price is for a single occupancy tenant. We are happy to negotiate the rent for a tenant with 2 occupants or more. This apartment has: - Two bedrooms and one bathroom - Eat-in kitchen (with a new dishwasher), dining room and living room - New front-load washer in the kitchen - Newly renovated front and back porches - Shared back yard with lots of trees and privacy during the summer season, - Large coin-operated cloth dryer and huge storage space in the basement, - Two car parking spaces on the driveway, - Great natural lighting - Energy efficient (AFUE 96) gas furnace and central AC system - Well-insulated wall and windows (all energy-efficient double-pane windows plus storm windows) - Very dry basement due to significant amounts of insulation in the basement with triple pane windows All rooms have hardwood floors except the kitchen and bathroom which have nice tile floors. Water/sewer costs are included in the rent. The annual average monthly utility bills (gas and electric) from the previous tenants were about $70 - $100 (with an average monthly gas bill of $55). The highest monthly gas bill in the coldest winter month is about $100 (Note: a regular apartment of this size typically pays $200 - $250 in the coldest month). Located in a very nice & convenient place: - Only half a block away to 71 and 73 bus stops, 15 minutes to Harvard Sq. T station by bus or bike - 15 minutes bus ride to Watertown Sq. from which you can get the express bus to Downtown Boston (20 minutes) - 10 minutes drive to Bentley College - very close to: -- grocery stores and other retail stores (e.g., Star Market, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot) -- Arsenal Yards (Mall) with various nice shops and restaurants (e.g., Roche Bros, Movie theater, Condesa tequila bar, Tori Jiro (Yakitori place), Kura Sushi (A Conveyor-Belt Sushi Chain from Japan) as well as Central Rock Gym. -- nice cafe/bakeries (e.g., Intelligentsia coffee, Sofra Bakery & Cafe, Eastern Lamejun Bakers, Praline pastry shop, Danish Pastry House, Sofia's Greek Pantry, Linda's Donuts) - 10-minutes walk to Fresh Pond - 3-minutes bike ride to Cambridge/Watertown Greenway - 3-minutes bike ride to athletic fields in Filippello Park - 5-minutes drive to Artesani park located along Charles River and Solider Field Rd. This is a big park with lots of children's playgrounds and a swimming pool, long bike paths, and a rental kayak and boat place. Non-smoker and no pets. Mature & responsible tenants are welcome. The owner pays for water. The renter is responsible for gas and electricity. Last month's rent is due at signing. The owner pays for water. Renter is responsible for gas and electricity. Last month's rent due at signing. Non-smoker and no pets.
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