78 Richfield Rd

1,797 Sq. Ft.
$320 / Sq. Ft.
1,797
Sq. Ft.
$320
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lovingly owned & maintained by the same family for almost 50 years, this cape home, located on a corner lot in the Bishop School district, is a delight! On the first floor, you'll find a welcoming fp living room w/ gorgeous gumwood wainscoting, dining room, 1/2 bath, eat in kitchen, study w/ wainscoting, & a heated den/breezeway w/ sliders to deck overlooking backyard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms, full bath, & access to walk up attic. Hdwd floors, new htg system, c/a, 2 car garage & more.Lovingly owned & maintained by the same family for almost 50 years, this cape home, located on a corner lot in the Bishop School district, is a delight! On the first floor, you'll find a welcoming fp living room w/ gorgeous gumwood wainscoting, dining room, 1/2 bath, eat in kitchen, study w/ wainscoting, & a heated den/breezeway w/ sliders to deck overlooking backyard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms, full bath, & access to walk up attic. Hdwd floors, new htg system, c/a, 2 car garage & more.
  1. Listed by Lynne Lowenstein • Advisors Living - Arlington

Property Details for 78 Richfield Road

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING CLOSED: 03/26/2013 12:00 AM

Property Details for 78 Richfield Road

StatusSold
MLS #71443732
Days on Market143
Taxes$6,472 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1938
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Advisors Living - Arlington, Lynne Lowenstein

Sold By Advisors Living - Arlington, Lynne Lowenstein

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Building Information for 78 Richfield Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 7,123 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,462 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,923

Property Taxes

$539

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Richfield Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1797.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
  • High School: Ahs, Achs
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Wainscoting, Sun Room, Study
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Evidence of old termite activity on side of garage - Contract in place.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:067.0 B:0002 L:0006.A,323656
  • Assessments: $473,800
  • Block: 0002
  • Book: 24758
  • Lot: 0006.A
  • Map: 067.0
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 78 Richfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #350555478

$575,000
Mar 26, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71443732

$575,000
Feb 2, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71443732

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #350555478

$575,000
03/26/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71443732

$575,000
02/02/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71443732

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Public Records for 78 Richfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$545,000Additions$420,800Total$965,800
Tax Record2025$10,402 ($867 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt468 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,122 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:067.0 B:0002 L:0006.A

Schools near 78 Richfield 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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