Steps to Porter Sq., this lovely, bright condo on the upper two floors offers 3 bdrm, 2 ba, office, in unit w/d, priv porch, bsmt storage room, and garage parking. The private front entry leads upstairs to a landing with a roomy foyer and door to the front porch. The bright and airy LR has bay windows and pocket doors into the DR with decorative fp. The eat-in kitchen has large windows, stone counters, and light cabinetry. Beyond the kitchen is a bedroom and door leading outside and to the basement. A full, tiled bathroom and an open office/playroom complete the 1st floor. Top fl features 2 more bdrms (1 with carpeted walk-in closet) and a full bathroom with laundry - all with skylights. Inviting common backyard has a patio, deck, and pergola. Close to both Porter and Davis Sqs with a wide variety of restaurants, shops, theaters, bike paths. Reach Tufts, Harvard, and MIT by foot, bike, or T. Public transit options include 2 Red Line and 2 GLX subways, commuter rail, several bus lines.