Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Storage
• Individual storage areas located in the basement.

Bike Storage
• Bike storage is available in the rear yard.

Pets
• Well-behaved pets are welcome per guidelines in condo docs.

• Owners and their pets are subject to reasonable rules to encourage a pet-friendly, clean, and safe environment for people and pets (see condo docs).

Recycling / Trash / Garbage

• There will be trash pick up.

Air Quality

• Continuous bathroom exhaust fan.

• Heat pumps with heating / cooling included in each unit

Bathrooms
• Tile floors in bathrooms.

Ceiling Heights
• Between 9 ft and 10 ft.

Rentals
• Units can be rented for a minimum term of 90 days and only four parties per calendar year.

Smoking
• The units, common areas and grounds are non-smoking.

Common Areas

• Upstairs units and front downstairs units share access to front porch.  Back downstairs units have private stoop.  Backyard is shared space for all units.

Noise Attenuation
• TimberHP insulation used to dampen sound.

• Sound dampening occurs between floors, between bathrooms and other rooms, and between units.

Repairable and Durable

• Hardwood flooring, solid counters, wood clapboard siding, and other high quality finishes are used to ensure longevity of the units and their finishes. 

Appliances

• Blomberg induction range and refrigerator. Washer / Dryer hookups.

Do I Have to Meet Income Guidelines to Purchase a Unit?

• Yes, because Maine State Housing Authority is providing the funding for these condos under their Affordable Homeownership Program, the buyer will need to meet certain income guidelines to qualify to purchase a unit. More information here.

Operating Budget

Included in Condo Fees?

Yes – Municipal water, sewer, and storm water expenses 

Yes - Recycling and garbage removal
Yes - Snow removal on walkways and driveway
Yes - Lawn care, landscaping, yard clean-up

Yes - Common area maintenance, cleaning, lighting, heat, A/C, and related 

Yes - Reserves for maintenance, repairs, and replacements
Yes - High speed internet
No - Your unit’s electric