Orient Heights two-family home has premier location
An oasis of serenity, dreamy views, ocean breezes and sun-filled rooms exists high on a hill in Orient Heights.
All of that and more can be found in this well-maintained two-family house at 28 Orient Ave. in East Boston, which is on the market for $415,000.
“This is a huge two-family house – almost 3,000 square feet – that’s great for an investor or first-time homebuyer who is looking for mortgage help with rental property,” said Anthony Bruno of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty.
“The house is located in the most desirable area of East Boston and is up on a hill, separated from the rest of the city and has a nice, neighborhood feel.”
The house, on a quiet residential street, was built in 1927 and has a nautical look with its blue clapboard exterior, wide front porch and balcony on the second floor. In the back, there’s a screened-in patio as well as garden space. A large driveway – with room for seven or eight cars – leads to a brick four-car garage.
Inside and out, the house boasts period details as well as many upgrades. The rubber roof is 10 years old, and both units have all new Massport doors and windows.
Unit 2, which can be reached by a flight of stairs from the driveway or the front porch, has seven rooms, including three bedrooms and a sunroom. There are hardwood floors throughout, and all the utilities are separate from the downstairs unit.
The old-fashioned kitchen is sunny and cheerful with covered radiators, black and white tiles on the wall, a broom closet with shelves, yellow Formica countertops and a new green tile floor. There’s room for a table and chairs under a chandelier that is covered with wrought iron.
The cozy, old-fashioned kitchen has new tiles on the walls and room for a table and chairs.
Currently, the kitchen has an electric stove but there’s hookup for gas should anyone want to convert. Lots of natural light stream in from the large windows and nearby rooms.
Even more storage is available in the pantry, with cabinets and an open closet with plenty of shelves. Located right off the kitchen through a passageway, the sun streams into this pleasant room and bounces off the wooden cabinets and ceramic white sink.
The large living room – painted an apricot shade – has three windows and leads to the dining room. That room also has three windows and is painted a light green shade.
The bathroom has a ceramic tub and shower, a window and shiny tile walls and flooring.
There are three bedrooms in this unit, two of which are large enough for king-sized beds. All have large closets, windows and overhead lights. The smallest bedroom has a window that looks out to an outdoor balcony.
The sunroom – at the back of the unit, overlooking the yard – has hookup for a washer/dryer. This room has 10 windows and can be used as an office, nursery or even large utility space.
There’s a large coat closet in the hallway, just before you enter the unit’s foyer.
Unit 1, which can be reached from the front of the house or via two entrances in the back, has a new heating system that is only two years old. There’s wall-to-wall carpeting throughout, under which are hardwood floors. Each room has a ceiling fan.
One enters through a large foyer that has room for several pieces of furniture. There’s a coat closet to the right. To the left, is the living room with three bow-fronted windows.
A large open passage leads to the dining room, also with three large windows and a built-in china cabinet.
The two bedrooms are large enough to accommodate king-sized beds, bureaus and chairs. Both have large closets and flowered wallpaper.
The kitchen is modern, with updated equipment and a General Electric stove. There’s room for a large table and the room boasts abundant counter space and cabinets.
The pantry, just off the kitchen, is fully equipped with stainless steel sink and a GE dishwasher.
The sunroom in this unit has already been converted to a laundry room. It’s heated and has five windows.
The owner, who has lived in the house for 40 years and raised her family there, said she’s always loved the home.
“I’ve been very comfortable here all these years,” she said. “It’s a good, warm house and the rooms are quite big.”
In addition to the house, the owner loves the neighborhood.
“This is a prime area,” she said. “The neighbors are very friendly and helpful. I’ve never had any problems and feel very safe here.”
She particularly appreciates the convenience with the MBTA station right around the corner and the bus stop literally right in front of the house.
DETAILS
Address: 28 Orient Ave., East Boston
BR/BA: Five bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths
Size: 2,905 +/- square feet
Unit 1 - 1,500 square feet
Unit 2 - 1,400 square feet
Age: 1927; recent updates
Price: $415,000
Taxes: $4,115
Features of home: Original detail throughout; views of Suffolk Downs and ocean; ceiling fans in all rooms in Unit 1 and new heating system; four-car garage and large parking area that can fit seven or eight cars; garden space; all new Massport doors and windows in both units; full basement with toilet and shower stall, double utility sink, freezer, plenty of storage space.
Close by: Suffolk Downs and Don Orione Nursing Home; shops at Suffolk Downs, Belle Isle Reservation; easy access to bus and Suffolk Downs and Orient Heights MBTA stations, Logan Airport, downtown Boston via Callahan or Ted Williams tunnels.
Contact: Anthony Bruno, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, 556 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02118. Phones: 857-362-1850 (office) 781-710-4544 (cell). Web site: www.gibsonsothebysrealty.com
This property may be seen by appointment.
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This well-maintained two-family home at 28 Orient Ave. in Orient Heights, listed at $415,000, is considered to be in one the most desirable neighborhoods in East Boston.
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The cozy, old-fashioned kitchen has new tiles on the walls and room for a table and chairs.
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The pantry, which is just off the kitchen, has ample storage space with cabinets and an open closet of shelves.
