52 Ocean Ave

Large, sunny 3BR/1BA apartment in a quiet owner-occupied 2-family home available September 20. This first floor apartment is a very large unit (1650 sq. ft), in a beautiful antique colonial with hardwood floors, recessed pocket doors, stained glass window, two bow windows and original tile-work and mantle on the fireplace (decorative only). It has a large eat-in kitchen with in-unit full-sized washer and dryer, formal dining room and living room, and three equally large queen-sized bedrooms. Covered front porch, shared backyard, designated storage area in basement. Conveniently located in a lovely neighborhood close to: Salem State College (.03 mi) Salem's shops/restaurants (1.0 mi) Forest River Park (.05 mi) Bike path (.03mi) MBTA train station (1.4 mi; 5 min drive) Starbuck's (.03 mi) No Smoking! No pets without prior written approval of landlord. (I have allowed spayed/neutered cats in the past and will allow a well-behaved spayed/neutered dog that will not destroy wood trim or moldings.) One covered off-street parking spot included. Otherwise, ample street parking with a Salem resident sticker. Rent is $3500/month, plus utilities (electricity, gas heat/hot water, cable). All prospective tenants must complete an application. Must have excellent credit and references. If the apartment is shared between three adults, $3500 rent is $1167/pp/month. No more than three unrelated individuals allowed occupancy. Students are welcome but must have parents co-sign as guarantors. One year lease requiring first and last month's rent and $1000 security. Owner pays City water and sewer, trash and recycling fees; landscaping. Tenant pays their unit's heat and hot water, utilities (gas, electric, cable). Tenant responsible for putting their trash out on trash day and returning their trash bin to storage area. Pets allowed only with prior written approval of landlord. No smoking. One off street parking spot included in rent; otherwise ample street parking with resident sticker. One year lease. First, last and $1000 security required. No broker's fee. References and credit check (through Zillow) required.