42 Bates Road

Sold 10/28/20
Sold 10/28/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$920,000
3 beds1,827 sqft$504/sqft
42 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,000 sq ftLot Size
1938Year Built
$504/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Close to Alewife, Minuteman Bike Path and all the wonderful shops in East Arlington, Impeccably maintained, traditional move-in ready Colonial with all the must-haves! 3 beds & 1.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors & so many modern updates, you’ll be immediately charmed. Welcoming front entrance brings you into the living room w/ white-stone fireplace, recessed lighting & delightful privacy shutters. The gorgeous, updated kitchen w/ island has all the bells & whistles – quartz counters, S/S appliances,...Close to Alewife, Minuteman Bike Path and all the wonderful shops in East Arlington, Impeccably maintained, traditional move-in ready Colonial with all the must-haves! 3 beds & 1.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors & so many modern updates, you’ll be immediately charmed. Welcoming front entrance brings you into the living room w/ white-stone fireplace, recessed lighting & delightful privacy shutters. The gorgeous, updated kitchen w/ island has all the bells & whistles – quartz counters, S/S appliances, white cabinets & is open to the dining area. The family room addition w/ cathedral ceiling & stone fireplace w/ raised hearth & built-in bookshelves on either side is a show stopper! You’ll love the sliders out to the back deck, patio & fenced-in yard w/ garden beds and a new, generously sized wooden garden shed. Upstairs are 3 good-sized bedrooms and ample closet space. The partially finished basement adds even more space & options to your lifestyle needs.
  • Listed by: Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Erika Leigh Pereira • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 10/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72715710

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Erika Leigh Pereira

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Carol Curcio

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Property Information for 42 Bates Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,594 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1827.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Thompson/Hardy
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Ottoson/Gibbs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • 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
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 160.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 143.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 144.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 192.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 320416
  • Assessments: $802,700
  • Book: 01408
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Bates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72715710

$920,000—
Sep 28, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72715710

—
Sep 28, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72715710

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72715710

$920,000
09/28/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72715710

—
09/28/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72715710

—

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

Public Records for 42 Bates Road

Taxable ValueLand$592,800Additions$532,500Total$1,125,300
Tax Record2025$12,119 ($1,010 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,845 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,845 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt481 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:029.0 B:0004 L:0002

Schools near 42 Bates Road

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

Thompson Elementary School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 02474
$920,000
3
1,827
5,000
38 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 02474
$485,000
3
1.5
1,382
5,001
5 Raleigh Street, Arlington, MA 02474
$464,000
2
1,346
4,865
34 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 02474
$636,000
4
2,302
5,000
45 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 02474
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3
1.5
2,632
6,151
39 Tufts Street, Arlington, MA 02474
$517,000
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