20 Columbia Road

Sold 1/6/06
Sold 1/6/06
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$535,000
3 beds1,592 sqft$336/sqft
20 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,000 sq ftLot Size
1947Year Built
$336/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Expansive cape in prime Bishop schl area Living room, family room, music/computer area and fabulous large updated country kitchen with island, vaulted ceiling, 2 skylights and bay window overlooking deep, level, private backyard. Lower level is tiled throughout and has an open space for workshop and fitness equipment and a large entertainment/media room with recessed lighting. 3 heating zones. Sprinkler w/3 zones. Tilt-in double-pane windows. Offers Sun, Nov. 20 @ 6 p.m.Expansive cape in prime Bishop schl area Living room, family room, music/computer area and fabulous large updated country kitchen with island, vaulted ceiling, 2 skylights and bay window overlooking deep, level, private backyard. Lower level is tiled throughout and has an open space for workshop and fitness equipment and a large entertainment/media room with recessed lighting. 3 heating zones. Sprinkler w/3 zones. Tilt-in double-pane windows. Offers Sun, Nov. 20 @ 6 p.m.
  • Listed by: Mary Lou Bigelow - Mickey Coyne • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
  • Listed by: Michael Coyne • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Listing closed: 01/06/2006 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70296097

Recent comparable sales

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$1,200,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

110.6%

Arlington, MA

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Property Information for 20 Columbia Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,346 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1592.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
  • High School: Arlington
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Den, Media Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: 324012
  • Assessments: $397,300
  • Book: 34852
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 1052.0
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 20 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190615901

$535,000

+8.1% / yr

Jan 6, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70296097

$535,000—
Nov 20, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70296097

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190615901

$535,000

+8.1% / yr

01/06/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70296097

$535,000
11/20/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70296097

—

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

Public Records for 20 Columbia Road

Taxable ValueLand$619,200Additions$499,000Total$1,118,200
Tax Record2025$12,043 ($1,004 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,346 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,477 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt869 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt268 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1955ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:072.0 B:0003 L:0005

Schools near 20 Columbia Road

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bishop Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Ottoson Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Arlington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gibbs School
Public - 6
Rating
School
Distance
Bishop 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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