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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,805 sqft$748/sqft
81 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,966 sq ftLot Size
1939Year Built
$748/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This Arlington home is perfect place for gathering with family and friends! The fire-placed living room flows through to the open-plan kitchen and dining room. Pocket-doors open to the adjacent family room providing additional space for lounging or play, with access to the back deck for easy entertaining.  A half bath and custom closet make this an optional first floor bedroom.  Enjoy the privacy of the expansive backyard, landscaped to perfection!  Three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space...This Arlington home is perfect place for gathering with family and friends! The fire-placed living room flows through to the open-plan kitchen and dining room. Pocket-doors open to the adjacent family room providing additional space for lounging or play, with access to the back deck for easy entertaining.  A half bath and custom closet make this an optional first floor bedroom.  Enjoy the privacy of the expansive backyard, landscaped to perfection!  Three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and updated full bath are located on the second level. The primary bedroom features a spa-like bathroom and custom walk-in closet/dressing room. The finished lower level with built-in storage creates additional living space for a den, office, gym, etc. Located between East Arlington and Arlington Center, the Boys & Girls Club, Minuteman Bikeway, Spy Pond and the Mystic River Reservation are all close by. Minutes from major routes, Alewife, shops, restaurants, walking trails, and much more!
  • Listed by: Jeanette Cummings • JMR Real Estate Group LLC
Listing closed: 09/16/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73012212

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Property Information for 81 Bates Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,108 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,966 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1805.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Thompson
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl, Partially Finished, Interior Access, 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: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Play Room, Foyer, Entry Hall, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 171.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.4
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 184.87
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.9
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.3
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 135.66
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.2
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.3
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 17.639999
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Length: 2.8
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.3
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 65.690999
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.11
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.1
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 95.698
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.11
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.8
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 136.5
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Dining Room Length: 10.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 155.76
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Chair Rail,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 13.2
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.8
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 170.43
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Vestibule
  • Kitchen Length: 13.11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7.9X12.11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 226.1
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.3
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Main bath jacuzzi tub not working. Lead inspection done prior to Seller’s ownership and renovated since. TV mounts (2),kitchen stools,countertop microwave,basement shelving,and garage cabinet are gifts to buyers.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 030.000020021.0,320475
  • Assessments: $873,500
  • Block: 0002
  • Book: 1374
  • Lot: 0021.0
  • Map: 030.0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 81 Bates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73012212

$1,350,000
Jul 19, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73012212

Jul 19, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73012212

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73012212

$1,350,000
07/19/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73012212

07/19/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73012212

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

Public Records for 81 Bates Road

Taxable ValueLand$622,900Additions$652,500Total$1,275,400
Tax Record2025$13,736 ($1,145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,170 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,170 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt434 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,968 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1962ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:030.0 B:0002 L:0021

Schools near 81 Bates 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
Thompson 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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This home: 81 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 02474
$1,350,000
3
1,805
5,966
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2
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5,985
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