55 Academy Street

Arlington, MA 02476

$1,700,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,087 Sq. Ft.
$416 / Sq. Ft.
4,087
Sq. Ft.
$416
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sited majestically in the highly sought after Jason Heights neighborhood, this stunning grand Italianate jewel sits on one of Arlington’s largest lots of land. With over 16,000 s.f. of professionally landscaped grounds, this stunning 12-room, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home measures 4,087 of interior square feet. The intricate period detail of the Victorian era combines seamlessly with modern renovations done by its present owners. The 1st floor has an elegant living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen,...Sited majestically in the highly sought after Jason Heights neighborhood, this stunning grand Italianate jewel sits on one of Arlington’s largest lots of land. With over 16,000 s.f. of professionally landscaped grounds, this stunning 12-room, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home measures 4,087 of interior square feet. The intricate period detail of the Victorian era combines seamlessly with modern renovations done by its present owners. The 1st floor has an elegant living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, spectacular great room, study, and powder room. The 2nd and 3rd floors offer 5 bedrooms and 3 baths. An elegant wraparound front porch overlooks the surrounding gardens, which are exquisitely landscaped with seasonal blossoming trees, bushes, and flowers. 3 car off-street parking. This is a rare offering in a perfect location, near Menotomy Rocks Park, the many shops and restaurants in Arlington Center, public transportation to surrounding communities and easy access to Route 2.

Listing Agents

  1. Carol Kelly

    Carol Kelly

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol@compass.com

    P: 617.835.5008

  2. Carol Kelly

    Carol Kelly

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    carol@compass.com

    P: 617.835.5008

Property Details for 55 Academy Street

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Victorian, Italianate
Style
Victorian, Italianate
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Elisabeth Elden

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:48 AM

Property Details for 55 Academy Street

StatusSold
MLS #72141375
Days on Market8
Taxes$15,921 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1879
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Elisabeth Elden

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Building Information for 55 Academy Street

Stories-Year Built1879Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,801 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,604 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,278

Property Taxes

$1,327

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Academy Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4087.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop School
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle School: Ottoson School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Treatment, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, Study
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 55 Academy Street is located in the Pleasant Street Historic District of Jason Heights. 55 Academy Street owns the driveway but grants right of way easements to 47 Irving Street and 53 Academy Street. 2 sump pumps in basement and French Drain on west side of property.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 328051
  • Assessments: $1,250,300
  • Book: 41191
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 8
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0%

Property History for 55 Academy Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 55 Academy Street

Taxable ValueLand$979,400Additions$1,312,000Total$2,291,400
Tax Record2024$24,266 ($2,022 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,473 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,473 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,955 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,801 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated2019ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:129.0 B:0002 L:0007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Academy Street

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bishop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

Arlington Catholic High School
Private9 to 12

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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