Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed500 sqft$480/sqft
53 Appleton St, Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02476
CondoProperty Type
1898Year Built
$480/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$170HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Original Idahurst Mansion! This unit was the library of the original estate. Gracious entry and front and back porch, common area. High ceilings, original woodwork and architectural detail. Turret bedroom, fireplaced living room. Exceptional opportunity!Original Idahurst Mansion! This unit was the library of the original estate. Gracious entry and front and back porch, common area. High ceilings, original woodwork and architectural detail. Turret bedroom, fireplaced living room. Exceptional opportunity!
  • Listed by: Edie Ruquist • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 12/31/2004 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70125198

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$300,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

Arlington, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Edie Ruquist
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Property Information for 53 Appleton Street, Unit 1

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,101 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Idahurst Condominiums
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 12
  • Year Built: 1898
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 500.0
  • Total Units: 12
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Deeded, Guest
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Guest
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Guest
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Sewer
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 110.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 119.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 176.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $103,500
  • Book: 39662
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Complex Name: Idahurst Condominiums
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Units Owner Occupied: 12
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 53 Appleton Street, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70125198

$239,900
Dec 22, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70125198

Dec 22, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70125198

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70125198

$239,900
12/22/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70125198

12/22/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70125198

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Schools near 53 Appleton Street, Unit 1

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dallin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Peirce 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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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Edie Ruquist

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