Last Sold Price
5 beds3,400 sqft$338/sqft
24 Kensington Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

Description

Revisit at huge price adjustment! "Ledgecroft" the Herbert H Dyer House, now awaits your personal touch. Custom built in 1904 this sought after Jason Heights area beauty has wonderful views of Boston. Enter through the grand foyer to the formal living room with curved window, fireplace & pocket doors. The dining room with stained glass windows & fireplace leads to a pantry, kitchen & small 1/2 bath. This level Great Room with vaulted ceiling also houses a 38ft indoor heated pool with shower room...Revisit at huge price adjustment! "Ledgecroft" the Herbert H Dyer House, now awaits your personal touch. Custom built in 1904 this sought after Jason Heights area beauty has wonderful views of Boston. Enter through the grand foyer to the formal living room with curved window, fireplace & pocket doors. The dining room with stained glass windows & fireplace leads to a pantry, kitchen & small 1/2 bath. This level Great Room with vaulted ceiling also houses a 38ft indoor heated pool with shower room & seating area which opens to the outdoors, all with views of Boston. The 2nd level has 3 bedrooms, dressing room/home office/nursery, bathroom & laundry. The 3rd level has 2 bedrooms & bathroom. Gorgeous hardwood floors, elegant stairs & detailed moldings throughout. All this a short walk to Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington Center's shops & restaurants, bike path & easy access for buses to Harvard Sq, Rt 2/128, or Alewife red line T stop! O-H Sat & Sun (Apr 13/14th) 11:30 to 1:30pm.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/28/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marjie Fitzpatrick • Advisors Living - Arlington

Property Details for 24 Kensington Road

Status
MLS #
72472709
Days on Market
26
Taxes
$12,209 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1904
Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,475,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

104.8%

[Arlington, MA]

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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Arlington, Marjie Fitzpatrick

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Bill Walsh

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Building Information for 24 Kensington Road

Stories-Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,681 SF

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$6,858 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,840

Property Taxes

$1,017

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 24 Kensington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3400.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Nursery
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Pool - Inground Heated, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Enclosed
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Arl
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:136.0 B:0005 L:0018,328511
  • Assessments: $1,084,300
  • Book: 12962
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2%

Property History for 24 Kensington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72472709

$1,149,000
Apr 23, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72472709

Apr 23, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72472709

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72472709

$1,149,000
04/23/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72472709

04/23/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72472709

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

Public Records for 24 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand$781,500Additions$623,200Total$1,404,700
Tax Record2025$15,129 ($1,261 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,436 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,436 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt978 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,683 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:136.0 B:0005 L:0018

Schools near 24 Kensington 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
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 24 Kensington Road, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,149,000
5
3,400
9,681
$425,500
5
3.5
3,426
7,148
4
3.5
2,644
10,711
$830,000
3
2,152
9,310
$1,050,000
4
3,769
7,637
$847,500
3
2,383
14,140

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Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Arlington, Marjie Fitzpatrick

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