$2,186,000
SOLD JAN 12, 2012

38 Arlington St Cambridge, MA 02140

Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood
8 Beds
6 Baths
5,608 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

76 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2013

Set on almost a ¼ acre on the crest of Avon Hill, is this impressive 2-family Mansard Victorian, c. 1874. 4 marble mantels, bay windows, high ceilings & original details. 2-car garage + additional parking. This property is is in need of complete renovation. Amazing location near Harvard & Porter Sqs as well as the restaurants & shops of Mass. Ave. *** GROUP SHOWINGS ON FRIDAY Sept. 30th from 11:00-1:00 and SATURDAY October 1st from 1:00-3:00. Any and all offers to be submitted by 8 PM on Monday

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Roberts

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge Listed on: 09/28/2011

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Last Buyer's Agent

Edmund Feijo

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1874

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Other (See Remarks)
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Year Built: 1874

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 20

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate, Rubber
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Water/Sewer: City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $1,600,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2013 05/14/13 Sold $2,400,000 +1.1% $722 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2013 01/30/13 For Sale $2,375,000 +8.6% $715 / Sq Ft
01/12/2012 01/12/12 Sold $2,186,000 +9.3% $390 / Sq Ft
12/13/2011 12/13/11 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2011 09/28/11 For Sale $2,000,000 -- $357 / 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 -- $0 $0 $0
2024 -- $0 $0 $0
2023 $0 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gail Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gail Roberts

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (627) 245-4044

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kathy Irving

    Hammond Real Estate

  • Edmund Feijo

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Edmund Feijo

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 780-4354

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71293509

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB M:00176 L:00002

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02140 Neighborhood Nine

38 Arlington St, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 38 Arlington St, Cambridge, MA 02140 and is currently priced at $2,186,000, approximately $389 per square foot. This property was built in 1874. 38 Arlington St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Cambridge Montessori School, St Peter School, and Cambridge Friends School.

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