Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,012 sqft$457/sqft
44 Kensington Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,205 sq ftLot Size
1909Year Built
$457/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is the one you've been waiting for! This beautiful home has been tastefully, uniquely & lovingly cared for inside & out for the past 15 years. Thoughtful updates include granite counters and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and high-end, energy-efficient Pella windows. Indulge your friends and family and sit down to dinner in your formal dining room and savor the peaceful views also opening to the back yard through French doors. Savor the last days of summer on your custom bluestone...This is the one you've been waiting for! This beautiful home has been tastefully, uniquely & lovingly cared for inside & out for the past 15 years. Thoughtful updates include granite counters and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and high-end, energy-efficient Pella windows. Indulge your friends and family and sit down to dinner in your formal dining room and savor the peaceful views also opening to the back yard through French doors. Savor the last days of summer on your custom bluestone patio. Stroll through the garden and experience the wonderful sense of community that comes with adjoining rear yards. Sip your favorite tea or coffee in the living room before retiring upstairs. This home sits proudly in one of Arlington's most unique neighborhoods, only minutes away from the peaceful environs of Menotomy Rocks Park and Spy Pond. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! 1st Showings at Open House, Sunday, Sept 11th, 12-3pm.
  • Listed by: Stephen Post • Preservation Properties
Listing closed: 10/24/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72064624

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,050,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

107.1%

Arlington, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Preservation Properties, Stephen Post

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Gibson

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Property Information for 44 Kensington Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,953 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Style: Shingle
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,205 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, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2012.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
  • High School: Arlington
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • 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: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Family Room Level: Third
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Subject to seller finding suitable housing. See list agent.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:136.0 B:0005 L:0014,328507
  • Assessments: $777,600
  • Book: 31137
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Other
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 44 Kensington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582240490

$920,000

+4.8% / yr

Oct 24, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72064624

$920,000
Sep 13, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72064624

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582240490

$920,000

+4.8% / yr

10/24/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72064624

$920,000
09/13/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72064624

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

Public Records for 44 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand$765,800Additions$605,700Total$1,371,500
Tax Record2025$14,771 ($1,231 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,673 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,673 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt728 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:136.0 B:0005 L:0014

Schools near 44 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: 44 Kensington Road, Arlington, MA 02476
$920,000
4
2,012
9,205
$1,185,000
4
2,500
6,010
4
2.5
1,992
6,199
$830,000
3
2,152
9,310
$308,000
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2.5
2,484
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7,045

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Listing Courtesy of Preservation Properties, Stephen Post

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