OPEN HOUSE: 10 Cottage Ave., #1 Davis Square. $399k

This charming 1-bdrm condo is on a lovely residential side street, steps from the shops, restaurants, & subway station in Davis Sq. From the front porch, a private entry door opens into a small foyer w/ coat closet. To the left is the LR, with bay windows facing the front garden. Beyond it is the DR, also with bay windows. A door leads to the BR, in the rear of the house, w/ windows on two sides & closet space. There are doorways to the kitchen from the DR, the hallway that runs the length of the unit at the front door, and the BR. The kitchen has light wood cabinets, a microwave, range, DW, refrigerator, wainscoting, and separate pantry w/ shelving & cabinets to the ceiling. Throughout the BR and living areas are wood floors & lovely original woodwork. The back door from the kitchen leads to the basement, where Unit 1 has a large storage area & private W/D. Outside, the front, side, & rear yard are common, w/ a patio & room to garden. Street Smart Walk Score® 99!