Location location location.. very popular highly desired street in East Arlington. Rare to market Philadelphia style 2 family (6-8) with original charm and period detail throughout. High ceilings, generous room sizes, bay windows, original stained glass, hardwood floors, front and rear porches, separate systems, 2 car garage. Walk to all the shops, restaurants, and theater along Mass Ave. Bus line direct to Harvard Sq and Alewife station. Popular Minuteman Bike path a few blocks away. Unit 2 has been extensively renovated throughout with newer kitchen and bath. Ornamental gas fireplaces in both units.one newer heating system and electric service. Full unfinished basement. This is the first time this house has been offered in many years. *Estate sale* Open houses Saturday and Sunday from 12-130 with offers due Tuesday at 5pm.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
4,514 sq ftLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gary Vrotsos Team• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Bought with Gary Vrotsos• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Interior Features: Philadelphia, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,267
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: brown
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,640
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Mass Avenue near the Capital Theater
UnparsedAddress: 30 Orvis Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,267
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1687461S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hardy
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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