23-25 Washington Ave

Available March 1, 2025. *Many upgrades will be completed prior to move-in that are not yet shown in the pictures. Nearly the entire unit will be freshly painted, with new flooring, lighting and faucet fixtures.* This cozy, updated, well-maintained, and pet-friendly 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit with 1,400 sq. ft is in the perfect location! Tucked away off of Northampton St/Route 5 on a quiet and walkable street, near grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, dog parks, and almost any amenity you can think of within 10 minutes. Easy access to multiple highways and the Mass Pike. The first floor features a spacious kitchen with a walk-in pantry for extra storage, and a dishwasher and in-sink garbage disposal for your convenience. The flooring is new waterproof luxury vinyl plank, which is easy to clean. The kitchen window looks out over the cherry and maple trees in the backyard. The mudroom off of the kitchen leads out to the shared fenced yard, with plenty of space for cookouts or relaxing. The dining room and living room flow seamlessly together and both feature vintage tin ceilings, original bullseye wood trim, and hardwood floors. A new half bathroom on the first floor makes entertaining easy. All of the lighting fixtures throughout the house are sleek and modern and contain energy efficient LED bulbs. Many of them are fully customizable on a phone app or remote, with full dimming capabilities and the ability to choose the color temperature (soft white, bright white, daylight) depending on your needs. Additionally, The unit is equipped with a smart thermostat, so you can control your heat remotely from your phone! The second floor features three bedrooms, which feel bright and airy and have plenty of natural light. Two of the bedrooms are outfitted with sleek and modern fan lights that are controllable and fully customizable in an app or with the included remote. The third bedroom contains a color changing LED light controlled by an app or remote, so you get to set the mood! The bathroom is a clean and uplifting space with a vintage cast iron tub and plenty of storage in the built-in shelving, under-sink cabinet, and vanity mirror. Wash up at the new sink and faucet, with a vanity light that is dimmable with an adjustable color temperature and an included night light. The tub and shower fixtures are also sparkling and new, with a handheld shower head equipped with 6 different spray settings. The third floor walk-up attic contains one partially finished room, which could be used for artistic space or extra storage. For additional hang-out space, enjoy the covered and enclosed front sun porch and fenced backyard. The roomy private basement provides 700 sq. ft of extra space, including one partially finished room, which could be used as your video game den; art, music, or workout studio; home office; or additional storage space. The basement stays dry and comfortable all year long, which is a huge relief if you've ever lived in a house with a damp and musty basement! Washer and dryer hookups are located in the basement, and tenant may use the existing washer/dryer (which is in good working condition), but the machines will not be included in the lease (if they stop working, you could purchase your own). Owner pays for water, sewer, and weekly trash pickup. Tenant pays for electric, gas and cable/internet. Heat is from efficient and economical natural gas steam radiators. Plenty of on-street parking available. Tenant is responsible for snow shoveling the front walkway. Pets are allowed if approved; landlord may want to meet pets if the applicant meets qualifications. No smoking allowed on the property. Landlord is very responsive to maintenance requests and is looking for a tenant who will also take good care of the property. Leasing qualifications: Monthly income of all adults in household = 3.5x monthly rent ($9,100/mo) No prior evictions Great credit and references required Lease term through May 31, 2026 with possibility for renewal. Last month's rent and security deposit due at signing ($5,200). First month's rent and proof of renter's insurance policy required prior to move-in date. All adults living in the unit must apply directly through Zillow (tenant responsible for $35 application fee, but good for 30 days on Zillow). Background check, credit check, employment verification, and income verification required. Showings will be made available to renters who have applied on Zillow and are qualified.