NOT LISTED FOR SALE

157 Westminster Ave Unit 2 Arlington, MA 02474

Arlington Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $673,000 - $992,096

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,714 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 19, 2024

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

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,395 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Peirce Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • 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
  • Fenced Yard
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $200 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • 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 and 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
  • Near Conservation Area

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

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

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
  • Entry Level: 2
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Sq Ft: 6187
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7180

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$850,774

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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$635,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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

    27 in this area

    89 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

    88 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

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