21 Kensington Rd

3,769 Sq. Ft.
$279 / Sq. Ft.
3,769
Sq. Ft.
$279
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful 11 room Gambrel Colonial tucked away in Jason Heights, one of Arlington’s most coveted neighborhoods. Awaiting your renovations, this classically designed home with well-proportioned rooms is filled with natural light in every room. Interior features include an impressive and spacious open design on the first floor for the dining room and living room with fireplace. There is a massive family room with custom built bookcases and benches with a wood ceiling, wet bar, private deck and fabulous...Beautiful 11 room Gambrel Colonial tucked away in Jason Heights, one of Arlington’s most coveted neighborhoods. Awaiting your renovations, this classically designed home with well-proportioned rooms is filled with natural light in every room. Interior features include an impressive and spacious open design on the first floor for the dining room and living room with fireplace. There is a massive family room with custom built bookcases and benches with a wood ceiling, wet bar, private deck and fabulous city views. The first floor also has a laundry room/home office and a large kitchen with pantry. There is another deck located at the rear of the house that is very spacious overlooking the rear yard. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and a guest bathroom and an oversized master bedroom suite with a private sitting room and full bath. Lovely grounds with established plantings and serene back yard. Fantastic commuter location with easy access to Mass Ave, Cambridge and Alewife.
  1. Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Stephen McKenna • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Erika Leigh Pereira • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 21 Kensington Road

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:06 AM

Property Details for 21 Kensington Road

StatusSold
MLS #72624418
Days on Market8
Taxes$11,981 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Erika Leigh Pereira

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

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Building Information for 21 Kensington Road

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,637 SF

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$6,116 per month

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Principal and Interest

$5,118

Property Taxes

$998

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Property Information for 21 Kensington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3769.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Gibbs/Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterview Features: Lake
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 378.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 16.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 420.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Wet Bar,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Country Kitchen,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: This is an estate sale and is being sold as is. The only information is the house was treated for termites in 2006 and damage repaired. Deck was rebuilt in 2006,roof and water shield installed in 1995 and the hot water tank was replaced in 2008.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Other (See Remarks)
  • Tax ID: M:136.0 B:0003 L:0016,328476
  • Assessments: $1,083,300
  • Book: 10034
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 21 Kensington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72624418

$1,050,000
Mar 5, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72624418

Feb 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72624418

$1,150,000
May 6, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326522302

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72624418

$1,050,000
03/05/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72624418

02/26/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72624418

$1,150,000
05/06/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326522302

$1

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Public Records for 21 Kensington Road

Taxable ValueLand$714,000Additions$560,000Total$1,274,000
Tax Record2025$13,721 ($1,143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,544 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,290 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,636 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:136.0 B:0003 L:0016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 21 Kensington 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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Erika Leigh Pereira

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