40 Reed Street

Sold 8/18/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$575,100

3 beds2 baths1,360 sqft$423/sqft

40 Reed St, Arlington, MA 02474

Single FamilyProperty Type

5,589 sq ftLot Size

1950Year Built

$423/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Do you dream of a country cottage retreat? You can vacation where you live in the sweetest sun-filled charmer ever! Three bedrooms (one first floor) and 2 updated full baths provide lots of room for guests. Lovely bright main level with living, dining, and modern kitchen with breakfast nook. Wonderful three season porch could be an office or play space. Lush flower filled large flat backyard with newer fence - great for summer grilling, lawn games, and energetic pets. Nature lover's paradise across...Do you dream of a country cottage retreat? You can vacation where you live in the sweetest sun-filled charmer ever! Three bedrooms (one first floor) and 2 updated full baths provide lots of room for guests. Lovely bright main level with living, dining, and modern kitchen with breakfast nook. Wonderful three season porch could be an office or play space. Lush flower filled large flat backyard with newer fence - great for summer grilling, lawn games, and energetic pets. Nature lover's paradise across the street from an entrance to McClennen Park - perfect for bike riding, dog walking,jogging, and bird watching, with a huge playground, skate park, and even sledding in the winter! Whipple Hill Conservation land behind is great for shorter hikes. Great location near the Lexington line with easy access to Summer Street,close to the Town Beach at the Arlington Reservoir, and the Minuteman Bike Path. Grab the 67 bus on Forest or one on Mass Ave. Close to all the shops of the Heights!

Listed by: Sarah Holt • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Carol Curcio • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 08/18/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72023535

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Sarah Holt; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Carol Curcio

Sold By Leopold & McMasters Realty, Nhan Nguyen

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Property Information for 40 Reed Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,837 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Arlington
MLS Area: Arlington Heights
Area: MA-Arlington-Arlington Heights, MA-Arlington
Architectural Style: Cape
Style: Cape
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,589 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 1360.0
Color: Yellow
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Peirce
High School: Arlington

Middle School: Ottoson
Neighborhood: Arlington Heights

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Sump Pump

Num of Baths: 2.0
Num of Full Baths: 2
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
FireplaceYN: No
Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

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: None
Cooling: No

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3 Level: First

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:109.0 B:0001 L:0001,326454
Assessments: $456,000

Book: 56740
Tax Year: 2016
Zoning: R1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Block
Foundation Area: 0.0

Cooling Zones: 0
Heat Zones: 1

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 40 Reed Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 18, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #577737600	$575,100	+6.2% / yr
Aug 18, 2016	Sold MLS PIN #72023535	$575,100	—
Jun 21, 2016	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72023535		—
Jun 21, 2016	Contingent MLS PIN #72023535		—
Jun 15, 2016	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72023535	$529,000	—
Apr 15, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #307342575	$416,000	+1.3% / yr
Apr 15, 2011	Sold MLS PIN #71186924	$416,000	—
Feb 24, 2011	Contingent MLS PIN #71186924		—
Feb 10, 2011	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71186924	$424,900	—
Jul 27, 2009	Canceled MLS PIN #70922146	$449,000	—
May 20, 2009	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70922146	$459,000	—
Jan 30, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #214144758	$394,200	+54.7% / yr
Jan 30, 2007	Sold MLS PIN #70427744	$394,200	—
Dec 20, 2006	Contingent MLS PIN #70427744		—
Jul 22, 2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70427744	$449,000	—
Jul 5, 1994	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #87608564	$1,632	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/18/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #577737600	$575,100 +6.2% / yr
08/18/2016	Sold MLS PIN #72023535	$575,100
06/21/2016	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72023535	—
06/21/2016	Contingent MLS PIN #72023535	—
06/15/2016	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72023535	$529,000
04/15/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #307342575	$416,000 +1.3% / yr
04/15/2011	Sold MLS PIN #71186924	$416,000
02/24/2011	Contingent MLS PIN #71186924	—
02/10/2011	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71186924	$424,900
07/27/2009	Canceled MLS PIN #70922146	$449,000
05/20/2009	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70922146	$459,000
01/30/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #214144758	$394,200 +54.7% / yr
01/30/2007	Sold MLS PIN #70427744	$394,200
12/20/2006	Contingent MLS PIN #70427744	—
07/22/2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70427744	$449,000
07/05/1994	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #87608564	$1,632

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

Public Records for 40 Reed Street

Taxable ValueLand$470,100Additions$412,500Total$882,600

Tax Record2025$9,506 ($792 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,744 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,744 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt980 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,589 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1967ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:109.0 B:0001 L:0001

Schools near 40 Reed Street

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Peirce School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	Ottoson Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.0 mi
10/10	Arlington High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
9/10	Gibbs School	Public - Nearby school	6	2.6 mi
NR	Lexington Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	New Covenant School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.6 mi
NR	May Center for Early Childhood	Private - Nearby school	1 to 7	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Peirce School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Ottoson Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
10/10	Arlington High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
9/10	Gibbs School Public6 Nearby school	2.6 mi
NR	Lexington Christian Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	New Covenant School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	May Center for Early Childhood Private1 to 7 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$575,100	3	2	1,360	5,589
2 Patricia Terrace, Lexington, MA 02420	$533,000	4	2	1,344	15,682
34 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$462,000	3	2	1,316	3,162
46 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$1	3	1	1,212	4,064
39 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$679,000	3	1	1,128	7,500
26 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$700,000	3	1	1,545	6,342
4 Patricia Terrace, Lexington, MA 02420	$130,000	2	1	948	17,242
50 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$400,000	4	1	1,495	–
22 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$715,000	3	2	1,412	3,319
6 Thesda Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$925,000	3	4	2,352	12,035
3 Patricia Terrace, Lexington, MA 02420	$376,700	3	1	1,424	16,553
11 Thesda Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$46,900	3	1	1,080	7,601
10 Thesda Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$440,000	3	2	1,344	9,991
18 Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$357,500	4	2	1,680	5,468
18 B Reed Street, Arlington, MA 02474	$150,000	–	–	–	6,027
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