$853,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,665 Sq Ft
$378/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$512 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Bishop Elementary School Rated A
  • Jogging Path
  • 3-minute walk to Buzzell Field Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in the heart of Arlington Center’s Russell Street Historic District, the Alvin Robbins House is a true gem with a rich history. Originally built in 1868 on Massachusetts Avenue, it was relocated and expanded in 1912. In 2002, it was thoughtfully transformed into the Alvin Robbins Condominiums. Unit has exclusive use of a charming front entrance porch. Step inside to a welcoming foyer that opens to a formal living room featuring 10’ ceilings and exquisite architectural details. The dining room boasts a working wood-burning fireplace, while the eat-in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, pantry closet, and a convenient half bath with laundry. A grand staircase leads to the second floor, where you’ll find two bedrooms and a full bath. Brimming with charm and character, this unique home is perfectly located near shops, the bike path, and public transportation. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of history!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Guy Contaldi

Advisors Living - Boston

Advisors Living - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Kelly

Real Broker MA, LLC

Real Broker MA, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,670

Year Built

  • Built in 1868

HOA Fees

  • $378 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,665 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Bishop Elementary School
  • Ottoson Middle School
  • AHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:063.A B:0005 L:0005,4284047

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure
  • 5 Units
  • Alvin Robbins Condominium Community

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Shops
  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,670

Year Built

Built in 1868

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$378 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1868
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front)
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 105.45
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 261.783
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 28.699999
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 65.27
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 140.62
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 213.3
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 284.068
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1665
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1665
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN1921
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 479.88
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 512.31
  • MAIN SO: AN4866
  • Insulation: Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Exclusive Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 378
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 2
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:063.A B:0005 L:0005,4284047
  • Zoning: R4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 488
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7670
  • Tax Book Number: 69204

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 5

MLS Schools

  • High School: Ahs
  • Elementary School: Bishop
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson

Map

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $853,000 +6.8% $512 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $799,000 +19.3% $480 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 Sold $670,000 +5.5% $414 / Sq Ft
03/08/2017 03/08/17 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 For Sale $635,000 -- $392 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73343896

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)