166-168 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
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166-168 Summer St
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,850 sqft (on 0.28 acres)
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,850 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$1,199,000

Original price: $945,000
Est. Mortgage $7,458/mo*

Local Information

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Description

Location Location, Wonderful Multi-family home that is in the heart of Arlington. The property sits on a good lot size with plenty of opportunity for potential development/ Gut Renovation or even an owner occupied/ investment. This well cared for two-family home offers gleaming hardwood floors, well sized cabinets and the entire 2nd floor unit has been completely renovated (2020). the 1st floor unit kitchen and bathroom has been renovated. The two levels are mirror images except that the upper unit has two bedrooms and a full bath while the lower level is a one bed/ full bath. The unit has two entrances, one from the street front and one from the back of each unit. Both apartments have spacious L-shaped decks. The back of the lot touches the Minuteman Bike Path. Come enjoy all that Arlington has to offer, with the Historical Center just a stone's throw away. Very convenient to bus stops and Route 2 / Route 3 is just an approximate 5 minute drive away.

Home Highlights

Parking
4 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$648
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 166-168 Summer St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1850 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Levels: Multi/SplitFloors: Hardwood, Stone Ceramic Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking Spaces: 4
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 323803

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,000Price Per Sqft: $648

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington
School Information
Elementary School: StrattonJr High / Middle School: OttosonHigh School: Arlington High

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73155490

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1850 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, OtherNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 0Transaction Broker Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73155490Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsStable(s)GolfMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversityOther
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Tenzin Tsarong
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73155490

Price History for 166-168 Summer St

DatePriceEventSource
11/04/2023$1,199,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73155490
09/06/2023$945,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73155490
06/03/2022ListingRemovedMLS PIN #72907054
03/01/2022$2,200Sold
N/A
10/29/2021$1,325,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #72907054
10/12/2021$1,400,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #72907054
08/29/2007$447,000Sold
N/A

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$9,917
Assessment$884,700
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Comparable Sales for 166-168 Summer St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,202,460
04/17/24
4
2
2,548
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$1,480,000
07/31/23
5
3
3,273
0.68
Multi-Family Home
$840,000
07/14/23
4
2
1,777
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/15/23
7
3
2,904
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$1,225,000
06/15/23
6
3
3,049
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$775,000
12/21/23
3
3
2,534
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$1,290,000
08/31/23
6
3
2,701
0.74
Multi-Family Home
$1,205,000
10/16/23
6
2
3,080

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Tenzin Tsarong, Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
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166-168 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,850 sqft multi-family built in 1915. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Sep 6, 2023. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73155490.