71 Norfolk Road

Sold 4/14/23Virtual Tour
Sold 4/14/23Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$1,625,000
4 beds2,774 sqft$586/sqft
71 Norfolk Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

Description

The “Grand Dame” of Norfolk Road, this classic Jason Heights 1910 Colonial on an oversized 8,000+sf lot, is arguably the most magnificent home on the street! Owners of 55+ years took amazing care of this beauty, working hard to preserve its original grace and charm. It is now ready for the next generation to occupy its lovely spaces and update to their own needs and style. Elegant foyer invites you into large, graceful rooms w/ enormous windows, wood-burning fireplace, original woodwork, period details,...The “Grand Dame” of Norfolk Road, this classic Jason Heights 1910 Colonial on an oversized 8,000+sf lot, is arguably the most magnificent home on the street! Owners of 55+ years took amazing care of this beauty, working hard to preserve its original grace and charm. It is now ready for the next generation to occupy its lovely spaces and update to their own needs and style. Elegant foyer invites you into large, graceful rooms w/ enormous windows, wood-burning fireplace, original woodwork, period details, high ceilings, and glistening hardwood floors. Family room opens to sunny screened-in porch overlooking the level, hard-to-find large yard with mature gardens that have been expertly cared for. Grt 3rd fl potential! If you don’t know how wonderful this neighborhood is, you must come see it! Steps to Spy Pond, Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington Center, and one block to the Alewife T bus stop. This special home is a unique combination of style, quality, history, and location - simply perfect!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tobey Nemser • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Sarah Holt • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 71 Norfolk Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
73082603
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$13,502 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
County
Middlesex County
Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

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Median sold price

$1,550,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Tobey Nemser; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Sarah Holt

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team

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Building Information for 71 Norfolk Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,002 SF

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Property Information for 71 Norfolk Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: FHA
  • Living Area: 2774.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle School: Gibbs/Ottoson
  • Neighborhood: Jason Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Vacuum System, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Archway, Center Hall, Sitting Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch - Screened, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • 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,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 3rd floor and basement bath fixtures are not listed in bathroom count,and have not been used for many years.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:122.0 B:0001 L:0002,327406
  • Assessments: $1,204,500
  • Book: 48214
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.37
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 71 Norfolk Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509171572

$1,625,000

+137.3% / yr

Apr 14, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73082603

$1,625,000—
Mar 7, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73082603

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509171572

$1,625,000

+137.3% / yr

04/14/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73082603

$1,625,000
03/07/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73082603

—

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

Public Records for 71 Norfolk Road

Taxable ValueLand$726,000Additions$751,200Total$1,477,200
Tax Record2025$15,909 ($1,326 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,597 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,597 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,217 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:122.0 B:0001 L:0002

Schools near 71 Norfolk Road

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bishop Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Ottoson Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Arlington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gibbs School
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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