For Sale by Owner — 841 Parker St., Unit 302, Boston
Bright and spacious 719 sq. ft. top-floor one-bedroom condo in an excellent location near the Longwood Medical Area, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, MCPHS, Northeastern, major hospitals, and public transportation. Once obtaining a resident parking permit, you can park in the residential area in the Longwood Medical Area for free.
The home has been freshly painted, professionally cleaned, and newly carpeted. It features high ceilings, no unit above, a large combined living/dining room, a well-sized kitchen, a bathroom with the sink/vanity conveniently located outside the tub/toilet area, and excellent storage with four closets, including two large bedroom closets, and one deeded parking space.
Highlights
• Top-floor unit — no neighbors above
• 719 sq. ft.
• High ceilings and large windows
• Spacious living/dining area
• Four closets, including two large bedroom closets
• One deeded parking space included with the condo
• Eligibility for free City resident permit parking in the Mission Hill/Longwood area, around HSPH and major hospitals in the area.
• Central heating and air conditioning through an energy-efficient HVAC system
• Low utility bills
• Condo fee approximately $459/month, including hot water and snow removal
• Very low real-estate taxes — currently less than approximately $1,000/year with the residential exemption
• Building master insurance maintained through the condominium association; buyers should confirm any individual insurance requirements with their lender
• Common laundry
• Landscaped common courtyard with seating and grills
• Convenient mail area
• Excellent access to the Orange Line, Green Line, buses, parks, restaurants, universities, and Longwood-area hospitals
Price
Asking price: $529,000. City of Boston-approved Maximum Resale Price: $534,718. Seller will consider offers from eligible buyers and may accept the highest qualified offer, provided the final purchase price does not exceed $534,718. Buyer must meet all applicable Boston Home Center eligibility requirements.
Buyer Eligibility
This is a City of Boston income-restricted, deed-restricted homeownership opportunity.
Buyer must:
• Be a first-time homebuyer
• Meet applicable City income limits — for a one-person household, current income may be up to $144,000
• Have less than $100,000 in countable assets
• Obtain mortgage pre-approval
• Occupy the unit as a primary residence
• Complete Boston Home Center certification before purchase
U.S. citizenship or permanent-resident status is not required. International students, researchers, professionals, and other non-U.S. citizens may be eligible, provided they meet City and lender requirements.
For Sale by Owner — no seller listing-broker commission added to the purchase price.
Interested buyers are encouraged to submit their strongest offer together with evidence of eligibility and mortgage pre-approval.
Please check this site for buyer’s eligibility criteria:
https://www.boston.gov/departments/housing/resale-process-owners-and-buyers
For additional information or to schedule a showing, please contact:
Rania Mekary
RMekary@gmail.com