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4 beds2,087 sqft$637/sqft
21 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,042 sq ftLot Size
1939Year Built
$637/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Never judge a book by its cover! This seemingly 1939's colonial has been completely revamped on the inside in the past ten years. A complete open concept on the first floor with a great vibe. Converted from oil to gas, the great room includes a gas fireplace and built ins. The kitchen has an oversized quartz island with pendant lighting. Wonderful farmer's sink and lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Dining area leading to the sun room, complete with three walls of windows, currently used...Never judge a book by its cover! This seemingly 1939's colonial has been completely revamped on the inside in the past ten years. A complete open concept on the first floor with a great vibe. Converted from oil to gas, the great room includes a gas fireplace and built ins. The kitchen has an oversized quartz island with pendant lighting. Wonderful farmer's sink and lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Dining area leading to the sun room, complete with three walls of windows, currently used as a playroom, with access to the newly fenced and large backyard with shed storage. The laundry has been brought upstairs as well. On the second floor, four good size bedrooms and an updated bathroom. A den in the basement with plenty of room for storage... All of this plus the best location in East Arlington, close to the bus line, the bustling East Arlington center including Quebrada, the movie theater, Za, Mass Hole Donut, a seriously fun neighborhood! Roof 2016, windows 2013, HVAC 2019!
  • Listed by: Beth Sager Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listing closed: 03/06/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73071840

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,305,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

109.7%

Arlington, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 21 Bates Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,728 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Style: Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,042 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2087.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Thompson/Hardy
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 228.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 96.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 96.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 8.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 253.0
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Primary bedroom closet doors don't shut properly. Side door is in-accessible due to laundry. Sellers do not use lower level fireplace. Plaster has been from removed inside of garage walls.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 320385
  • Assessments: $851,800
  • Book: 1182
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: r1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 21 Bates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73071840

$1,330,000
Jan 26, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73071840

Jan 26, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73071840

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73071840

$1,330,000
01/26/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73071840

01/26/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73071840

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

Public Records for 21 Bates Road

Taxable ValueLand$625,200Additions$650,400Total$1,275,600
Tax Record2025$13,738 ($1,145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,701 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,701 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt325 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,042 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1962ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:029.0 B:0002 L:0012

Schools near 21 Bates Road

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

Hardy
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

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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This home: 21 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 02474
$1,330,000
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3
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6,129
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