Needham Home of the Week: 1206 Greendale Ave., Unit 229

Yes, the real estate market has significantly softened the past few years, but for potential Needham homebuyers, those housing prices can still take a large chunk of a paycheck.

Until now.

This beautiful condominium is a great opportunity to invest and reside in Needham and enjoy and explore all the shopping, restaurant and cultural events the town has to offer, primarily because the unit has been upgraded and maintained with considerable care and pride.

This top-floor unit offers nearly 900 square feet of living space with a perfect blueprint for singles or a couple. The lovely living room is organically brightened from a newer sliding door that leads out to a spacious private balcony and reflects that natural sunlight with a wall of mirrored built-ins. The dining area provides an intimate setting for formal entertaining and is accented with decorative moldings while the renovated kitchen supplies its own form of accessories with culinary enhancements of premier cabinetry, granite surfaces and Energy Star stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom was given very liberal dimensions for the comfort of its owners and the full bath is fully lined with ceramic tile.

One deeded parking space is included in the purchase of this condominium and a reasonable monthly fee covers almost all unit utilities, including heat, hot water, electrical (central air conditioning), water and sewer as well as community-related expenses, such as laundry facilities, master insurance, exterior maintenance, snow removal and refuse removal.

Charles Court East contains 116 units within six and a half acres of land and is conveniently located with easy access to major routes, public transportation and many local retailing and restaurants. The grounds, and especially this specific unit currently for sale, will economically provide its next owner with years of virtually maintenance free living and a luxurious lifestyle without the burdensome price tag.

• Location: 1206 Greendale Ave., Unit 229
• Price: $197,500
• Rooms: 4
• Bedrooms: 1
• Baths: 1 full
• Living Area: 891 sq. ft.
• Listing Agent: Candi DeMoura, Hammond Residential R.E., 617-820-8295

If you are a Realtor or a home owner selling a home and want to be featured in an upcoming Home of the Week, please email Michele Taranto at m.taranto@aol.com.