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Arlington 02476 Arlington Heights
197 Sylvia Street
$570,000
● House - Off Market

197 Sylvia Street

Arlington, MA 02476
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,651 Ft²
$900,358
RealtyHop Estimate
71.50%
Since Apr 1, 2016
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Located in a wonderful neighborhood steps from Arlington Heights in the desirable Dallin School district, this lovely Cape features 3/4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with direct access to the large new deck overlooking a level backyard. The partially finished basement has laundry/mechanical and workshop rooms. Recent updates include: fresh paint inside and out, new hardwood floors on the second floor, new roof (2014) and furnace, as well as air sealing and insulation done in 2015. Just minutes to Route 2, Alewife, public transportation, shops and restaurants!
Unit Size
1,651 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.11 acres
Price per sqft
$318
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$505
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1954

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #71958722)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 25, 2016 Sold
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Sold
Feb 12, 2016 Listed by The Higgins Group REALTORS® $525,000
Listed by The Higgins Group REALTORS®
Dec 6, 2013 Sold
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Sold
Sep 4, 2013 Listed by The Higgins Group REALTORS® $474,512
Listed by The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1954
  • Effective Year Built: 1970
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 4
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 768
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,001
  • Total Building Area: 1,651
  • Gross Building Area: 2,480
  • Building Area: 1,651
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,651
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000115
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Arlington School District
  • School Tax School District: ARLINGTON PS
  • Census Tract: 356500

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Account Number: 121399
  • Parcel: ARLI M:179.0 B:0002 L:0017
  • Block: 2
  • Lot: 17
  • Municipality: ARLINGTON
  • Latitude: 42.42
  • Longitude: -71.1969

    Address

  • Full Address: 197 Sylvia St
  • Address - House Number: 197
  • Address - Street Name: Sylvia
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Arlington
  • Carrier Code: C018
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 7008
  • Zip Code: 02476

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $779,500

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1753
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 77
  • Final Value: 935,719
  • High Value: 1,099,769
  • Low Value: 771,670

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $736,100
  • Assessed Land Value: $438,900
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $297,200

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 25, 2016
  • Current Sale Price:
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  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 45513
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 06, 2013
  • Previous Sale Amount: $474,512
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
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About Arlington Heights

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,085,000

Sale Price/ft²

$564

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

48

Average Home Size

3413 ft²

Average Home Age

51.8 years

Currently For Sale

23 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 71958722

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 197 Sylvia Street built and last sold?
The property at 197 Sylvia Street was built in 1954 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $570,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 197 Sylvia Street is $549,075.
What are some comparable homes to 197 Sylvia Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 197 Sylvia Street.
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