Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,002 sqft$264/sqft
53 Dorothy Rd, Unit 1, Arlington, MA 02474
CondoProperty Type
1941Year Built
$264/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$160HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Terrific opportunity to live in east arlington close to the minuteman bike path, alewife and mass avenue. Wonderful neighborhood with private yard and parking. The unit has been updated and renovated inlcuding a newer kitchen with granite counter tops,tile floor, stainless steel appliances including stove, microwave and rerigerator. The hardwood floors have been refinished and the unit has been freshly painted.Terrific opportunity to live in east arlington close to the minuteman bike path, alewife and mass avenue. Wonderful neighborhood with private yard and parking. The unit has been updated and renovated inlcuding a newer kitchen with granite counter tops,tile floor, stainless steel appliances including stove, microwave and rerigerator. The hardwood floors have been refinished and the unit has been freshly painted.
  • Listed by: Stephen McKenna • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 10/24/2006 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70457799

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$716,099

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Arlington, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna

Sold By Senne, Adam Rosenbaum

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 53 Dorothy Road, Unit 1

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,142 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 53 Dorothy Rd Condominium
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1002.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 2006
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hardy
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Y
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 160.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 72.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 8.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 133.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 7.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 192.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Documents Available: Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: SUMP PUMP IN GARAGE. WATER IN BASEMENT DURING JULY STORM-ASSESSED AS TWO FAMILY
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: M:013.0 B:0011 L:0006
  • Assessments: $541,600
  • Book: 1309
  • Tax Year: 2006
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
  • Complex Name: 53 Dorothy Rd Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 53 Dorothy Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #205095010

$265,000
Oct 24, 2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70457799

$265,000
Sep 21, 2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70457799

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #205095010

$265,000
10/24/2006

Sold

MLS PIN #70457799

$265,000
09/21/2006

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70457799

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

Public Records for 53 Dorothy Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$460,300Total-
Tax Record2025$4,957 ($413 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,002 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,002 SqFtLot Size6,187 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1941Year Renovated1941ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:013.A B:0011 L:0053.1

Schools near 53 Dorothy Road, Unit 1

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

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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