Spectacularly situated on a corner lot, fondly deemed “Pooh's Corner", high above the comings & goings of town, sit back & relax as you take in breathtaking sunset views from the front porch. With all the grace & glory of the Victorian era, step inside & soak in 9 ft ceilings, stained glass, & many well-preserved period details including a gracious dining room w/original carved mantel & pocket doors. A gorgeous, winding 3-level staircase leads you to 4 bedrooms + 2 flexible “bonus” rooms, perfect for home offices, play spaces & more + a main bath & attic ripe with expansion potential. Many updates include newer windows, electric, & refreshed kitchen. Venture out — this gem is just a stone’s throw away from Arlington’s hidden natural gem, Mount Gilboa or entertain at home in your fenced yard offering a peaceful blend of patio, perennials & privacy. Minutes to the newly improved Reservoir beach & recreation area, Minuteman bike path, Great Meadow trails, the Peirce School & more!
Sold for $1,170,000
$1,170,000
3 Crescent Hill Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
4beds
2,020sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
5,489 Square Feet Lot
$1,304,400 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$4,294 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,304,400
$1.24M - $1.38M
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Fenced yardMain bathGracious dining roomStained glassCarved mantelGreat meadow trailsPocket doors
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Listed by:
Julie Gibson 781-771-5760,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500
Bought with:
Avigail Gans
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73174378
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Office, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,020
- Total interior livable area: 2,020 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Walk to, Other (See Remarks), 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,489 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:085.0 B:0006 L:0013,324906
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
- Subdivision: Mount Gilboa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $885,600
- Annual tax amount: $9,928
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2023 | Sold | $1,170,000+11.5%$579/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73174378 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+43.3%$519/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73174378 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2015 | Sold | $732,000+22.2%$362/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2014 | Pending sale | $599,000$297/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #71760931 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $599,000+13.2%$297/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #71760931 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2010 | Sold | $529,000$262/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $529,000+134.1%$262/sqft |
Source: Robert Bowes #71076456 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/1987 | Sold | $226,000$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,968 +8% | $1,018,400 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $10,151 +2.2% | $958,500 +8.2% |
| 2023 | $9,928 +4.7% | $885,600 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $9,485 +2.3% | $830,600 +1.6% |
| 2021 | $9,274 +2.5% | $817,800 |
| 2020 | $9,045 +13.4% | $817,800 +15.5% |
| 2019 | $7,973 +9.4% | $708,100 +17.9% |
| 2018 | $7,286 -0.2% | $600,700 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $7,297 +2.2% | $581,000 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $7,137 +0.5% | $557,600 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $7,099 +2.1% | $523,900 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $6,952 +1.3% | $504,100 |
| 2013 | $6,861 +4.5% | $504,100 +4.9% |
| 2012 | $6,566 +10.1% | $480,700 |
| 2011 | $5,965 +14.3% | $480,700 +11.6% |
| 2010 | $5,218 +3.4% | $430,900 +1.7% |
| 2009 | $5,048 +1.9% | $423,500 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $4,956 +1.5% | $432,800 -3% |
| 2007 | $4,885 +8.4% | $446,100 +12.2% |
| 2006 | $4,508 +9.8% | $397,500 +6% |
| 2005 | $4,104 +2.8% | $375,100 |
| 2004 | $3,991 +3.8% | $375,100 +32.8% |
| 2003 | $3,845 +3.7% | $282,500 +5.5% |
| 2002 | $3,709 +4% | $267,800 +32.6% |
| 2000 | $3,566 +2.9% | $201,900 |
| 1999 | $3,467 | $201,900 |
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Neighborhood: 02474
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Peirce SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Ottoson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Arlington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce
- Middle: Gibbs/Ottoson
- High: Arlington High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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