Last Sold Price
4 beds1,728 sqft$608/sqft
16 Colby Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

Description

Such an opportunity! This delightful Cape-style home nestled in a sought-after neighborhood seconds to the Brackett School and Robbins Farm Park, home to a brand-new playground and stunning city views. This lovingly maintained residence invites you in with a spacious living room, highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace and abundant natural light. The well-appointed kitchen offers ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and seamless flow to the adjacent sunroom, perfect for soaking...Such an opportunity! This delightful Cape-style home nestled in a sought-after neighborhood seconds to the Brackett School and Robbins Farm Park, home to a brand-new playground and stunning city views. This lovingly maintained residence invites you in with a spacious living room, highlighted by gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace and abundant natural light. The well-appointed kitchen offers ample cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and seamless flow to the adjacent sunroom, perfect for soaking up the sunshine while overlooking the serene, fenced-in backyard. The main level features two generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, while the second floor boasts two additional bedrooms, another full bath, and a bonus storage room. In addition to the laundry room and garage access, the unfinished basement provides potential for future additional living space. Recent updates to this move-in ready home include a new boiler in 2022 and new roof in 2016. Don't miss this one!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/08/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Mark Garbino • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Stephen McKenna • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 16 Colby Road

Status
MLS #
73334760
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$9,869 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,178,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

108.9%

[Arlington, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Mark Garbino; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Beth Sager Group

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Building Information for 16 Colby Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,490 SF

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$6,159 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,337

Property Taxes

$822

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 16 Colby Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1728.0
  • Color: Gray/Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Brackett
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Ottoson/Gibbs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Slider, Sun Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 208.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 220.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 15X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Disclosures: Minor seepage during heavy rain. Termite treatment in place,due to previous minor damage,and tested every six months.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:146.0 B:0003 L:0008,329330
  • Assessments: $931,900
  • Book: 20004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 16 Colby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73334760

$1,050,000
Mar 11, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73334760

$1,075,000
Mar 11, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73334760

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73334760

$1,050,000
03/11/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73334760

$1,075,000
03/11/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73334760

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 16 Colby Road

Taxable ValueLand$614,700Additions$374,800Total$989,500
Tax Record2025$10,657 ($888 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt888 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:146.0 B:0003 L:0008

Schools near 16 Colby Road

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6
Rating
School
Distance
Brackett Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

Gibbs School
Public6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16 Colby Road, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,050,000
4
1,728
6,490
$230,000
3
2.5
2,048
6,299
$100,000
2
2
1,604
6,682
$391,500
4
2.5
2,138
6,490
$247,000
3
1,536
$457,000
3
1,405
3,921

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Mark Garbino; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna

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