109 Governor Winthrop Road - Somerville
Tucked into the desirable Ten Hills neighborhood, this beautifully maintained townhouse blends smart passive solar design with stylish comfort. Thoughtfully updated with custom finishes throughout, the home features a sophisticated professionally designed kitchen, replete with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances by Jenn-Air, Miele, Bosch, and Fisher Paykel. Natural light pours through new windows and skylights, highlighting warm wood floors. The updated bathrooms offer a modern aesthetic with wall-mounted vanities and elegant finishes. A sun-drenched loft with skylights provides the perfect flex space for a home office, gym, or play area. Enjoy water views from the kitchen and primary bedroom as well as outdoor living on the private deck, with the convenience of dedicated parking and a professionally managed, high-owner-occupancy association. Major exterior improvements have been recently completed, with the assessment fully paid by the seller. Ideally located near Grimmons Park, the Blessing of the Bay boathouse, Mystic River path, and Assembly Row, with easy access to the MBTA and major routes—this home is a rare find in a sought-after location.
6 Rooms | 2 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms | 1,212 sq ft | $311/month fee
2019 Renovation
In 2019, the first floor was gutted and rebuilt. The kitchen, designed by Boston’s Venegas and Company boasts Signature Custom Cabinetry with special features such as pull-out corner cabinet shelves, spice rack, knife rack, deep drawers for pans, gull-wing pantry keeps microwave off the counters, beverage cabinet with wine rack and pull-out shelf for bottles, USB port for charging, under-counter trash & recycle bins, high-end appliances. Caesarstone quartz countertops; Backsplash is glass tile. Lighting fixtures by Wolfers. Powder Room on first floor installed honed granite countertop and apron front; hammered nickel sink. Storage closet and pull-outs: Under-stair closet was replaced with custom pull-outs, adjustable bins and drawers for kitchen and household storage. Full bath on second floor updated with wall-mount custom cabinet with under cabinet lighting, hew sliding glass shower door, and new medicine cabinet with glass shelving, mirrored inside and adjustable magnifying mirror. Interior vestibule doors: Custom maple to match flooring; opaque glass allows light from outer door. Flooring: Hardwood maple floors throughout; porcelain tile full bathroom; ceramic tile in front & rear foyers; carpeted loft. New front and rear doors.
APPLIANCES
Refrigerator: Fisher & Paykel Model:RF170BLPX6N | Wine chiller feature w/ timer, Rapid freeze drawer
Induction Range: Jenn-Air Electric Model: JIS1450D52 | Glass cooktop; easy to clean. Oven cleans with water at 250 degrees, no chemicals.
Ventilation Hood: Miele
Dishwasher: Bosch Custom Panel Model: SHV863WD3N/11
Microwave: GE Profile
Additional Unit 109 Updates
2025
New large format windows & picture windows. Marvin brand with warranty.
Deck stained, interior painting and touch-ups
2024
Deck Repaired
2023
Custom Smith & Noble cellular shades in primary bedroom.
2022
New Pella skylights (2), with Velux solar-powered motorized openers and room darkening shades in front room
1 new Pella skylight in loft with Velux solar-powered shade.
2021
LG Washer & Dryer - Model: WKEX200HBA
2020
Rudd Electric Water Heater (6 Year Warranty)
2018
Therma-Tru Front and Rear Insulated Exterior Doors
Andersen Storm Door with Built-in Screen (Rear)
2017 - HVAC
Lennox Air Handler CBX40UHV
Lennox Heat Pump for all heating and A/C
Lennox High Efficiency Air Conditioner: SL18XP
Up to 24,000 BTU heating & cooling; 10-yr factory warranty on all covered components
About Shore Drive Condominium
Shore Drive Condominiums were built in 1983, on the site of the former Grimmons Elementary School. There are 7 townhouse buildings, ranging from 2 to 6 units each, with 2 or 3 bedrooms; all have at least 1 deeded off-street parking space.
Designed with passive solar energy efficiency, the unit is oriented due South, and the large windows allow the sun’s energy & warmth into the living room. While the original heat-absorbing natural slate floor has been removed and replaced with hardwood flooring, the passive solar design of this middle unit provides for low heating costs.
Association Improvements
In March 2025, the re-siding of 7 townhouse buildings, new privacy fences, storage shed replacement, and sidewalk repair projects were completed.
To finance these projects, in June 2024, the association secured a 7% 25-year loan with Avidia Bank. There was a 1-year drawdown period in which only interest was charged on the amount borrowed against the loan. Principal and Interest payments will begin in July 2025.
The owner of 109 Governor Winthrop Road opted to pay the supplemental assessment in a lump sum to keep the condo fees at the very reasonable rate of $311/month.
UNIT 109 - UTILITY COSTS (average)
Electricity - Twelve months total Electric expenses for 1 occupant: (Heat, AC, Hot Water, Electric) = $1715/year. Monthly range from $59.80 in April ‘25 to $294.93 in Jan ’25.
Water - Approximately $30/month
TAXES (2025)
$4889 (includes Residential Exemption)
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The Neighborhood
Convenient location
14-minute walk to Legal Seafoods and many other restaurants and shops at Assembly Row.
20-minute walk to MBTA Orange Line Assembly Station
22-minute walk to MBTA Green Line Gilman Square Station
Nearby amenities
The Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, named after the ship built by Governor Winthrop in 1631, is located on the Mystic River Reservation at 32 Shore Drive. During the summer canoes and paddle boats can be rented by the public for use on the Mystic River.
The Blessing of the Bay Boathouse is also home to the Gentle Giant Rowing Club. The Club is a not-for-profit, registered 501(c)3, organization dedicated to introducing and nurturing the sport of rowing, regardless of age, culture, financial ability or physical capability; and to improving and preserving the environment in and surrounding the rivers we row. Gentle Giant Rowing supports the rowing program for Somerville High School, which also rows out of the Blessing Boathouse, as does the rowing program of Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Grimmons Park is adjacent to the Shore Drive Condominiums and provides playground equipment, a basketball court and a splash deck.