Last Sold Price
4 beds2,032 sqft$433/sqft
53-55 Orvis Rd, Unit 2, Arlington, MA 02474

Description

Spacious upper floor duplex on one of Arlington's most desirable streets. The 2nd floor of this inviting home features two bedrooms, a large eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate living and dining rooms, sun splashed office that leads out to a great front deck, recently refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, new light fixtures, and back deck. The top floor features two additional spacious bedrooms, side by side laundry machines, and a gorgeous modern tile bathroom....Spacious upper floor duplex on one of Arlington's most desirable streets. The 2nd floor of this inviting home features two bedrooms, a large eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate living and dining rooms, sun splashed office that leads out to a great front deck, recently refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, new light fixtures, and back deck. The top floor features two additional spacious bedrooms, side by side laundry machines, and a gorgeous modern tile bathroom. Gas heating boiler less than 2 years old. Ample common area storage in basement with good ceiling height. Deeded detached garage parking plus additional driveway spot. Charming property with slate roof and new landscaping. Open houses Great opportunity just a short walk to the Minuteman bike path and all that East Arlington has to offer.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/23/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Matthew Urciuoli • Red Bow Realty

Property Details for 53-55 Orvis Road, Unit 2

Status
MLS #
72902420
Days on Market
34
Taxes
$6,850 / year
HOA Fees
$200 / month
Property Type
MLS Type
Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built
1920
Town
Arlington
MLS Area
East Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington-East Arlington, MA-Arlington
Style
Half-Duplex
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Upper

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,000,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

[Arlington, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Bow Realty, Matthew Urciuoli

Sold By Austin Kim, Austin Kim

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Building Information for 53-55 Orvis Road, Unit 2

Building/Complex53-55 Orvis RdFloor2Stories2Residences2Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1920

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$5,244 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,473

Property Taxes

$571

HOA Dues

$200

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Property Information for 53-55 Orvis Road, Unit 2

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2032.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Y
  • 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
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Structure Type: Half-Duplex
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Buyer to verify all information. New condo association. Condo fee estimated. Currently taxed and assessed as a 2-family.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 318630
  • Assessments: $604,080
  • Book: 78576
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 53-55 Orvis Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 23, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72902420

$880,000
Nov 22, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477911921

$880,000
Oct 19, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72902420

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/23/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72902420

$880,000
11/22/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477911921

$880,000
10/19/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72902420

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

Public Records for 53-55 Orvis Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$859,400Total-
Tax Record2025$9,256 ($771 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,310 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1920Year Renovated2021ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:006.A B:0006 L:0003.2

Schools near 53-55 Orvis Road, Unit 2

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
Hardy
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

Gibbs School
Public6

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Listing Courtesy of Red Bow Realty, Matthew Urciuoli

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