1 Aberdeen Way, Unit 221
Listed for $615,000
Originally built in 1914 as a lumber factory building, this dramatic loft residence at 1 Aberdeen Way offers a rare blend of industrial character and everyday ease. Converted in 2005, the building’s soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and exposed brick walls speak to its past, while modern touches like air conditioning, bamboo floors, and an efficient kitchen bring comfort to daily life. Positioned on the top level, the home is filled with beautiful natural light, including from a skylight above the second-level bedroom. Overlooking the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway, the setting offers easy access to Fresh Pond, Mount Auburn Cemetery, the Collins Branch Library, grocery stores, and nearby Cambridge favorites like Sofra. Tucked along a quiet dead-end street off Aberdeen Avenue, with its lovely green median, the location feels both connected and surprisingly tucked away. An efficient open floor plan packs a punch, while deeded parking, elevator access, professional management, pet-friendly policies, and beautifully maintained landscaping add comfort and convenience.
Property Details
Interior
Size: 685 square feet
Rooms: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 full
Exterior
Material: Brick
Roof: Rubber (2006)
Outdoors: Common garden, access to the Watertown - Cambridge Greenway
Parking: 1 off street parking space (space #41) ; Visitor parking is allowed in the adjacent parking lot in the spaces abutting the black metal fence from 6pm - 7am weekdays and all day/night on weekends. Violators will be towed.
Bike Storage: There are 28 spaces, first come first serve for an annual fee of $100.
Systems
Heat: Forced air, 1 zone (2006) & electric baseboard, 1 zone
Cooling: Central air, 1 zone (2006)
Electrical: Circuit breakers
Hot Water: Tank (2022)
Laundry: In-unit (2020)
Windows: Double paned (2006)
Other
Year Built: 1960
Converted: 2006
Taxes: $3,783 without residential exemption ($369 with residential exemption)
Monthly Fee: $480.28/mo.
Fee Includes: Master insurance, water/sewer, common gas & electric, elevator, professional management, snow removal, landscaping, exterior maintenance, reserves
Occupancy: 36 of 55 units are owner occupied
% Interest: 1.51%
Rental Policy: 12 month minimum
Pet Policy: Pets permitted, a total of two pets no more than 65 lbs.
Reserves: $697,247
Disclosures
Parking lot to be repaved; cost expected to be covered by reserves with no special assessment. There is a $200 moving fee.
