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16 Russell Street # 2, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$670,000
Est. $4,363/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,620
Sq Ft
$414
Price/Sq Ft
1868
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 2, 2017 • MLS# 72125237 Copied!

About this home

Walking through the Russell Street Historic District, in the heart of Arlington Center, you will come upon the Alvin Robbins House. Built in 1868, this distinctive property was previously located on Mass. Ave. & was cut in half in 1912 to make way for the new town hall and gardens, & moved to its current location, where it was expanded. In 2002, the property was converted into the Alvin Robbins Condominiums. Unit 2, with its gracious front entrance porch is being offered for sale. An inviting foyer welcomes you into the formal living room with 10’ ceilings & gorgeous architectural details. The dining room has a working, wood burning fireplace, & the eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, gas stove, pantry closet, & ½ bath with laundry. A grand staircase leads to the second floor which has 2 bedrooms & a full bath. If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, oozing with charm and character, this is the one! Close to shopping, the bike path, and transportation.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MARTIN GILBERT
Mailing Address 20 RUSSELL STREET #2, ARLINGTON, MA, 02474

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Zoning R4
Style Condo Conv

Tax Information

Assessed Value $830,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $830,000 $830,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 10, 2025 $1 84207/147
Sep 22, 2006 $465,000 48207/382
Match: geocode_proximity (85.2% confidence) · Data as of May 18, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1868
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,620 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $635,000
Final Sale Price: $670,000
Difference: +$35,000 (+5.5%)
Performance Metrics
105.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $392
Sale $/sq ft: $414
This property sold for $414 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$414/sq ft
Area Average
$204/sq ft
Difference
+103.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1868
Living Area 1,620 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved, Exclusive Parking
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,671
Assessed Value $451,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, In Unit
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1868
Effective Year (Renovated): 2002
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved, Exclusive Parking

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path

Location

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Neighborhood

16 Russell Street # 2, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Arlington School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.5% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.1% Emergency
5.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Agnes Elementary School
0.2 mi
Grades K-08
Lesley Ellis School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-07
A+
John A Bishop School
0.5 mi | #52 of 824 | Score: 62.2
Improved 10 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
375 students Diverse
Grades K-05
Arlington Children's Center
0.5 mi
Grades PK-K
Menotomy Preschool
0.5 mi
100 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A-
Thompson Elementary School
0.8 mi | #201 of 824 | Score: 54.9
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
537 students Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Hardy School
1.0 mi | #116 of 824 | Score: 58.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
+-0 above state avg
382 students Diverse
Grades K-05
A-
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
1.1 mi | #180 of 824 | Score: 56.0
Dropped 38 spots from last year
-2.2 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A
Brackett School
1.3 mi | #120 of 824 | Score: 58.0
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
394 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Peirce School
1.5 mi | #57 of 824 | Score: 61.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
+3.6 above state avg
318 students Diverse
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Gibbs School
0.6 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
529 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Ottoson Middle School
1.2 mi | #4 of 352 | Score: 65.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
+7 above state avg
963 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
Arlington Catholic High School
0.2 mi
17 sports • 1,412 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $302/mo
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

25.6%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73343896
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Previously Sold
Apr 16, 2025
$853,000
MLS #73343896
Sold
Apr 28, 2017
$670,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Mar 2, 2017
$635,000
Original listing
Agent: Lynne Lowenstein Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 16, 2025 Sold $853,000
Mar 2, 2017 New Listing Added $635,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$414

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $5,671 $451,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,671
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$302
Monthly
Assessed Value
$451,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lynne Lowenstein
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
Agent MLS ID NB900450
Office MLS ID BB9584
Listing Data Updated Apr 28, 2017 10:31 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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