Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,042 sqft
55 Falmouth Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1912Year Built
$404/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS ... from your private red brick patio overlooking the Upper Mystic Lake; this 22,500+ sq. ft. landscaped estate is like no other, it is truly extraordinary. The Colonial residence sits atop the grounds surrounded by colorful greenery, it has been meticulously maintained and preserved. The early 20th Century architecture is stunning ... wide plank clapboard, inlaid exterior columns, exquisite moldings, and small pane windows. The interior is 11 rooms, 4 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms,...SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS ... from your private red brick patio overlooking the Upper Mystic Lake; this 22,500+ sq. ft. landscaped estate is like no other, it is truly extraordinary. The Colonial residence sits atop the grounds surrounded by colorful greenery, it has been meticulously maintained and preserved. The early 20th Century architecture is stunning ... wide plank clapboard, inlaid exterior columns, exquisite moldings, and small pane windows. The interior is 11 rooms, 4 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 2 SUN FILLED rooms, and formal spaces each with its own goodness, there are stunning water-views from dining, family and master rooms. There is a 3 car detached Carriage House with a slate roof, wood beam high ceilings, fireplace, paneled walls, beautiful wood floors, bath and kitchen area. Welcome home to one of the finest homes in Arlington. Close to the 350 bus to Alewife Station (redline), commuter rail to North Station, < 5 miles to Cambridge and <10 miles to Boston
  • Listed by: Steven Savarese • Senne
Listing closed: 01/05/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71912201

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

108.3%

Arlington, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Senne, Steven Savarese

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Laurie Williamson

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Property Information for 55 Falmouth Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $14,363 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Carriage House
  • Style: Colonial, Carriage House
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,630 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conventional
  • Living Area: 3042.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
  • High School: Arlington
  • Middle School: Ottoson
  • Neighborhood: Morningside
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Nursery, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Covered, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterview Features: Lake
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Carriage Shed, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,French Doors
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The lap pool and hot tub have not been used in 5+ years but continues to hold water.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:095.0 B:0002 L:0012,325725
  • Assessments: $1,059,900
  • Book: 37837
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: R0
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 55 Falmouth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563898778

$1,228,200
Jan 5, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71912201

$1,228,200
Oct 12, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71912201

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563898778

$1,228,200
01/05/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71912201

$1,228,200
10/12/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71912201

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

Public Records for 55 Falmouth Road

Taxable ValueLand$973,100Additions$1,047,000Total$2,020,100
Tax Record2025$21,756 ($1,813 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,042 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,042 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,512 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,629 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1959ZoningR0CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:095.0 B:0002 L:0012

Schools near 55 Falmouth 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: 55 Falmouth Road, Arlington, MA 02474
$1,228,200
4
3,042
22,630
$1,101,000
5
2,597
11,268
$660,000
3
2,122
13,876
$910,000
4
3,246
14,565
6
2.5
2,176
9,500
$1,500,000
4
3,056
12,737

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