19 Buena Vista Road

Arlington, Massachusetts 02476

$800,000

Enjoy lush gardens, flexible space, and a desirable Arlington Heights location in this beautifully updated single-family home with 3-bedrooms, 1 and ½ baths, and 2-car parking.  It features hardwood flooring throughout, a fully renovated kitchen, and a flow-through floor plan with expanses across the sunroom, living and dining rooms, and onto a large back deck.  Gardeners will delight in the artfully designed, lush and mature landscape that includes climbing hydrangeas, a Japanese maple tree, rhododendron, a smoke tree, and much more.  A functional mudroom entry, and proximity to nearby Skyline Park also make this a great choice for anyone who enjoys frequent walks.  This home has been well maintained and includes a newer boiler (’12), hot water heater (’18), 200amp electrical system (‘12), and blown-in insulation (‘10).  The multifunctional basement even has bonus space for storage, exercise, or a playroom. This location offers quick access to nearby shops and restaurants along Massachusetts Ave., plus commuter options on Routes 2 and 95, and Alewife MBTA station.


Property Details

3 bedrooms

1.5 bathrooms

1,336 SF


 
 

Showing Information

If you need to schedule an appointment at a different time, please call Jenn McDonald (857.998.1026) and she can arrange an alternative showing time.


Thursday, July 22nd

11:30-1:00 PM

Friday, July 23rd

5:00-6:30 PM

Saturday, July 24th

12:30-2:00 PM

Sunday, July 25th

12:30-2:00 PM



Additional Information

Property Details:

  • Living Area: 1,336 sf

  • Lot Size: 4,369 sf

  • 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 ½ Baths

  • Year Built: 1928

 Interior

  • The front door opens into a gracious mudroom that’s surrounded by windows and offers the perfect spot to shed shoes, keys and mail.

  • A delightful 4-season sunroom overlooking the front yard is equally refreshing. Surrounded by windows and lined with beadboard walls, this space is ideally sized to serve as a home office, reading nook, or play area with site lines from multiple spots throughout the first floor.

  • An expansive living room has two windows and a wood-burning fireplace with a brick surround, brass enclosure, terracotta tiled hearth, and a wooden mantle. 

  • Entertain with grace and an ease of movement.  The dining room is ideally situated between the living room and kitchen, and has a set of French glass doors (new in 2012) that open right onto the back deck.

  • Completely renovated in 2012, a crisp and modern kitchen features stunning marble counters on one side, butcher block counters on the other, and plentiful white shaker-style cabinets featuring brushed nickel hardware.

  • Appliances are all by Bosch (new in 2012) and include a double door refrigerator, a dishwasher, a 5-burner gas range, and a matching microwave.  The deep sink has a pull-down faucet with sprayer.

  • To the rear of the kitchen is a delightful half bath (new in 2012) with hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, decorative mirror and bronze vanity light.

  • There are three bedrooms on the second floor.  Two offer good sized closets and plentiful windows. The third is perfectly proportioned to use as a guest room, office or nursery, and includes a full wall of custom built-in bookcase, as well as the staircase leading to the walk-up attic. 

  • The main bathroom (renovated in 2010) features a crisp white and navy tile design. It is outfitted with a pedestal sink with mirrored medicine cabinet, frosted glass sconces, navy and white basketweave tiled floor, a combination tub/shower with white subway tiled surround, and tasteful navy mosaic style accent tiles.

  • The well-maintained basement offers the perfect blend of function and flexibility.  A dedicated laundry room includes an LG TrueSteam Sensor Dryer and Direct Drive Washer (new in 2012 and included with the sale).  A tidy utility room offers ample storage space. And a finished room with amazing built-in storage cabinets and closets will happily serve as a bonus exercise or play space.

 

Systems & Basement: 

  • Heating: Hot water radiators are served by a Burnham Independence gas-fired boiler (new in 2012), and controlled by a programmable thermostat.

  • Cooling: with window ACs (one unit is included in the sale).

  • Hot water:  50-gallon Bradford White hot water heater (new in 2018).

  • Electrical: 200 amps through circuit breakers (upgraded in 2012).

  • Laundry: An LG washer and dryer set (new in 2012) are located in the basement and included with the sale.

  • Security: Sensors and monitoring system from Lexington Alarms.

 

Exterior and Property: 

  • Rear deck, lush gardens and yard.

  • Exterior is wood shingle siding.

  • Roof is a 30-year asphalt shingle (installed in 2010).

  • Blown-in cellulose insulation (installed in 2010).

  • Fireplace is wood-burning and was last cleaned in 2019.

  • Parking includes a 1-car garage and space for 1-car in the driveway.

 

Additional Information & Disclosures:

  • A service plan to deter termites was initiated many years ago, with a lifetime warranty through Cambridge Chemical/Ehrlich.  Owners have completed annual inspections since, with no recurring issues.

  • There is an easement for the shared driveway.

  • Tax Information: $8,240.34 (FY'21). 

  • Average electricity bill is $120/month (per Eversource) 

  • Average gas bill is $93/month (per National Grid) 

  • The garage can become damp following heavy rains.

     

Listing Agent:

Jenn McDonald, Vice President, 857.998.1026