97 Melendy Ave #97

About this home

Beautifully renovated spacious half-duplex with no condo fees. You'll get the feel of single-family living here, with exclusive use of the side yard and your own brand-new driveway. This home offers the perfect blend of character with modern updates and flexible living space. Three completely new finished levels plus your own private basement storage. Improvements include a beautiful new kitchen with stainless appliances, gas stove, quartz counters, an extra-deep sink, and warm cabinetry. Sun-filled living room with high ceilings, ceiling fan, and a mini-split system for year-round comfort, flowing into a beautiful dining room perfect for entertaining. New baths, new flooring, new windows, new lighting, mini-splits. The second floor offers a spacious primary bedroom and an impressive spa-inspired bath with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower. A generously sized second bedroom and an additional versatile bonus space provide endless possibilities for a home office, custom walk-in closet, reading nook, or exercise area. The third level features yet another spacious bedroom with high ceilings and a bonus flex room, ideal as a 4th bedroom, guest suite, office, or WFH space. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced level yard with an extra-large paver patio, gorgeous perennials, garden space, grape trellis, and raised beds in the private front yard space. Additional highlights include a brand-new on-demand hot water heater, an approximately 10-year-old boiler (gas heat) -and a 2-year transferable builder's warranty. No HOA or condo fee; each side splits the master insurance policy. Ideally located just minutes from vibrant Arsenal Yards, offering an exciting mix of restaurants, shopping & entertainment. Close to the Charles River Greenway and bike path, with easy access to Watertown Square, the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, Cambridge, downtown Boston, public transportation & parks!