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159 Washington Street

159 Washington Street, Arlington, MA 02474
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Local assessors in Arlington, MA have categorized 159 Washington Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1931 and is 93 years old. It was most recently renovated and altered in 1959. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 6,543 square feet. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a colonial style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 9 rooms in the home. Of these, 4 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there are 2 full bathrooms. There are also 3 partial bathrooms. This is a 2 story home so residents will need to have climb at least one set of stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 159 Washington Street has a total of 2,641 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a garage underground or in the basement for those who need a place to park their vehicle. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is good. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with frame control joints. The building has a gable style roof that was made of asphalt. Lots of alum/vinyl siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. The home's a steam heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with oil. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. The property was last sold in Jun 1, 2021 for $1,101,000. That's $416.89 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Jan 1, 1970 for $182,000. 159 Washington Street was last assessed in 2024. The total value of the property was assessed at $1,018,400. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $499,200. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $519,200. The total assessed value for this property is more than the total market value as of this moment. Which is pretty atypical. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $10,785. Purchasing a home can require a lot of financial power in this day and age but not everyone has the savings to do so. As a result, many will get a mortgage loan to aid them in one of the most finance-intensive purchases of their lives. It's important when shopping for a mortgage to aim the best possible rate you can get. The lower your interest rate, the better as it can mean more money saved in the long run. In the following guide, we'll cover our best tips for how to get the best mortgage rate to your situation. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.

Building Features

Parking

Off Street Parking
Tandem Parking
Garage Parking

Location

Corner Lot
This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

2 Past Sales

Date Unit Beds Baths Sqft Price Closed Owner Listed By
20210415
04/15/2021
4 Bed
3 Bath
-
$899,000
bedrooms
4 Bed
bathrooms
3 Bath
$1,101,000 +22.47%
06/01/2021
Marjie and Phil
Coldwell Banker Realty - Arlington
19960622
06/22/1996
Loft
1 Bath
-
$189,900
bedrooms
Loft
bathrooms
1 Bath
$182,000 -4.16%
09/16/1996
-
Katie Donnelly Workman
Century 21 Adams KC

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1931
  • Effective Year Built: 1959
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Building Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Walls Type: Alum/Vinyl siding
  • Roof Shape Type: Gable
  • Roof Cover Type: Asphalt
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Unfinished basement
  • Basement Area: 1,155
  • Garage Type: Underground/basement
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,543
  • Total Building Area: 2,641
  • Gross Building Area: 4,003
  • Building Area: 2,641
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,641
  • Heating Fuel Type: Oil

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: unknown
  • Water Service: unknown

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Land Acres: 0.15
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential

Ownership

  • Current Owner : KENNY ELIZABETH
  • Current Owner 2: CONARD GEORGE M
  • Previous Owner : NOBLE ROBERT P
  • Previous Owner 2: NOBLE CAROL T
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: HOUSER JOY A
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Arlington School District
  • School Tax School District: ARLINGTON PS
  • Census Tract: 356400

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Account Number: 57583
  • Parcel: ARLI M:090.0 B:0002 L:0007
  • Block: 2
  • Lot: 7
  • Municipality: ARLINGTON
  • Latitude: 42.4264
  • Longitude: -71.169

    Address

  • Full Address: 159 Washington St
  • Address - House Number: 159
  • Address - Street Name: Washington
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Arlington
  • Carrier Code: C024
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1505
  • Zip Code: 02474

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $10,785

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1758
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 1,303,427
  • High Value: 1,532,586
  • Low Value: 1,074,267

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $880,800
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: LEADER BANK NA
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jun 01, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $880,800
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2051

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,018,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $499,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $519,200

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 01, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 01, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11838020822
  • Current Sale Price: $1,101,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Quit Claim Deed (arm's length)
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 123310
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 16, 1996
  • Previous Sale Amount: $182,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: LEADER BANK NA
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 01, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $880,800
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: POWDER HOUSE MTG CO
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Sep 16, 1996
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $142,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhood is 159 Washington Street located in?
The 159 Washington Street is a located in the neighborhood of Brattle in Brattle, Arlington.
What is the average sales price for listings in 159 Washington Street?
The average sales price for units in 159 Washington Street is $899,000 currently.

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