NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,373,000 - $1,444,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
$403/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,295,000 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,610/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dallin Elementary School Rated A
  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2023

One of the most notable houses in Arlington, The Wilson W. Fay house is a Greek Revival home constructed circa 1860 and still offers many of its original features and details that include marble fireplaces, high ceilings, oversized windows, and traditional detailing. This magnificent home was built as a single family but is located in a R2 zoning district and has been used as a single family with an attached apartment for many years. The main house has 4 levels of living space with a total of 9+ rooms, including a gracious living room and fabulous dining room, there are 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The two level apartment has a living room, a kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 1/2 bathrooms and is perfect for rental income, in-law suite, au-pair suite, or easily convert the home back to a magnificent single family home. The owner has done a wonderful job as a steward to the home making numerous improvements and renovations to the home while maintaining the essence of its charm & character.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve McKenna

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/28/2023

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Max Dublin Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,939

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 8,381 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Dallin/Brackett Elementary School
  • Ottoson/Gibbs Middle School
  • AHS High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:164.0 B:0003 L:0010,330613

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,939

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Greek Revival
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Bathroom, Bedroom, Office
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 115.34
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 115.34
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 119
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 122.96
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 236.519999
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 10.92
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 72.08
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 15.6
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 265.719999
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Area: 342.4
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Country Kitchen, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 264.96
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 265.719999
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Area: 182.16
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 3500
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 385.43
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 370
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:164.0 B:0003 L:0010,330613
  • Zoning: R2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8381
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 393
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10939
  • Tax Book Number: 13165

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Ahs
  • Elementary School: Dallin/Brackett
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson/Gibbs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Ruben Marc
Bought by
Marc E Ruben 2023 Ret and Ruben
Total Days on Market
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,411,490

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Bruhn Ann E
Bought by
Ann E Bruhn 2019 Ret and Bruhn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1997
Sold by
Pinard Janet S and Merrimack Mtg Co Inc
Bought by
Winchester Sb

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Marc E Ruben 2023 Ret -- None Available
Marc E Ruben 2023 Ret -- None Available
Ann E Bruhn 2019 Ret -- None Available
Winchester Sb $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruben Marc $695,000
Previous Owner Bruhn K Richard $85,000
Previous Owner Bruhn K Richard $100,000
Previous Owner Bruhn K Richard $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Sold $1,295,000 -4.0% $370 / Sq Ft
03/22/2023 03/22/23 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2023 02/28/23 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $385 / 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 $13,432 $1,247,200 $624,400 $622,800
2024 $11,374 $1,074,000 $590,800 $483,200
2023 $11,394 $1,016,400 $517,000 $499,400
2022 $10,939 $957,900 $470,000 $487,900
2021 $10,601 $934,800 $470,000 $464,800
2020 $10,339 $934,800 $470,000 $464,800
2019 $9,546 $847,800 $470,000 $377,800
2018 $9,670 $797,200 $416,200 $381,000
2017 $8,877 $706,800 $349,100 $357,700
2016 $9,047 $706,800 $349,100 $357,700
2015 $8,154 $601,800 $302,100 $299,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73082666

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ARLI-000164-000003-000010