NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Westminster Ave Unit 2 Arlington, MA 02474

Arlington Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $834,000 - $1,000,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,714 Sq Ft
$200/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 19, 2024

Last sale price $946,000 $552 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $5,999/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Peirce Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Arlington Reservoir

About This Home

As of March 2024

Upper level 3-bed, 2-bath charmer, in a friendly neighborhood with welcoming block parties, parks, hiking trails, swimming at "the Res", bike path, community farm, shops & restaurants steps away! Built ca.1882, the "Francis E Records House" features handcrafted original details, including exquisite woodwork, 5-paneled doors, fir flooring & built-ins, that lend an artsy charm to the many 21st century amenities. Eat-in kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, and open shelving. Spacious living room with bay window opens to a warm dining room with built-in cabinetry. This level also features a bedroom, full bath, office & full-sized laundry room. The flexible 2nd fl offers 2 add'l bedrooms, one w/ a private deck, a multi functioning sitting/dressing room & walk-in closet, and stylish 2016 reno'd bath. Upper level has mini-splits for A/C and heat. Basement storage. Beautiful yard w an apple tree, strawberries, herbs, hydrangea, veggie beds & a patio for grilling & entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nellie Aikenhead

Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 02/08/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Greable

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1882

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $200 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,714 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Play Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Deeded Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Pierce Elementary School
  • Gibbs/Ottoson Middle School
  • Arlington High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:086.A B:0004 L:0157,4966941

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, reserve funds
  • 2 Units
  • 155 And 157 Westminster Ave Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,180

Year Built

Built in 1882

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1882
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Study, Play Room
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Upper)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, In Unit, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1714
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN2648
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 507
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 551.93
  • MAIN SO: BB3298
  • Insulation: Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Other (See Remarks), 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Unit Control, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Electric, Unit Control, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:086.A B:0004 L:0157,4966941
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6187
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 566
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7180
  • Tax Book Number: 74057

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Arlington Hs
  • Elementary School: Pierce
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gibbs/Ottoson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Doctrow Susan R and Peterson John M
Bought by
Peterson-Doctrow Ft and Peterson
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$949,391

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Delia Don and Delia Paul
Bought by
Curtin Rachel and Goldberg Max
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Peterson-Doctrow Ft -- None Available
Curtin Rachel $635,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tallman Joshua M $709,500
Previous Owner Vorce Duane G $120,000
Previous Owner Vorce Duane G $100,000
Previous Owner Vorce Duane $50,000
Previous Owner Vorce Duane G $202,000
Previous Owner Vorce Duane G $16,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Sold $946,000 +8.9% $552 / Sq Ft
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2024 02/08/24 For Sale $869,000 -- $507 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,517 $698,000 $0 $698,000
2024 $7,188 $678,800 $0 $678,800
2023 $7,343 $655,000 $0 $655,000
2022 $7,269 $636,500 $0 $636,500
2021 $7,701 $679,100 $0 $679,100
2020 $7,399 $669,000 $0 $669,000
2019 $6,702 $595,200 $0 $595,200
2018 $6,389 $526,700 $0 $526,700
2017 $6,033 $480,300 $0 $480,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nellie Aikenhead

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Nellie Aikenhead

    Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.

    (781) 228-9303

    23 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Nellie Aikenhead
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  • Ed Greable

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Ed Greable

    Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

    (617) 905-9128

    6 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Ed Greable
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73200487

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ARLI-000086A-000004-000157

Massachusetts Middlesex County Arlington 02474 Arlington Heights

157 Westminster Ave Unit 2, Arlington, MA

This home is located at 157 Westminster Ave Unit 2, Arlington, MA 02474 since 08 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $949,391, approximately $553 per square foot. This property was built in 1882. 157 Westminster Ave Unit 2 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Peirce Elementary School, Ottoson Middle School, and Arlington High School.

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