Thoughtfully expanded in 2006, this stylish & chic Cape style home was designed w/special care to preserve the original, nostalgic charm. Surprisingly spacious, the main level offers a versatile design w/cozy living room, updated kitchen w/island & breakfast bar + a gorgeous sunroom/dining space where glass doors access a sweet deck. Two bedrooms (one w/ barn doors) + an updated full bath complete the 1st floor. With appealing angles & peaks, the upper level features a front-to-back bedroom on each side w/spacious closets along w/a beautifully remodeled bathroom w/tiled shower. Dreaming of more space for an office, occasional guest room, or playroom for all those toys? The finished lower level provides the perfect space + boasts another full bath, laundry, AND a mudroom w/direct access to the BEAUTIFUL, fenced-in yard! All this in a neighborhood widely known for its friendly nature, this Heights gem is just minutes to the Dallin School, Skyline Park & the bus to Alewife T to Cambridge!
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
5,998 sq ftLot Size
$671Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Julie Gibson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Sarah Holt• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Location, Location! Picture perfect classic Cape in Arlington Heights! Just a short walk to the Dallin School and convenient to Route 2 and the Heights center. Open floor plan with updated and well designed kitchen with stainless appliances. Light filled dining room leads to outdoor deck and flat back yard. Flexible Living room, home office and bedroom round out the first floor. 2 large bedrooms and full updated bath upstairs. Hardwood floors throughout. Need a little extra space? The lower level features a nicely finished family room with full bath( could be guest suite) Large mudroom and laundry with full walk in from outside. And the outdoor space is ideal too - flat, dry yard with room to run, play, host cookouts here and enjoy the patio. Just Move in and enjoy the Holidays!!
MLS PIN #71696732
Jul 31, 2014
Sold
$740,000
$359/sq ft
Jun 17, 2014
Contingent
—
Jun 11, 2014
Listed
$649,000
$315/sq ft
+23
Picture perfect classic Cape in Arlington Heights! Just a short walk to the Dallin School and convenient to Route 2 and the Heights center. Wonderful open floor plan with updated and well designed kitchen with stainless appliances. Light filled diningroom leads to outdoor deck and flat back yard. Flexible Living room, home office and bedroom round out the first floor. 2 large bedrooms and full updated bath upstairs. Hardwood floors throughout. Need a little extra space? The lower level features a nicely finished family room with full bath( could be guest suite) Large mudroom and laundry with full walk in from outside. And the outdoor space is ideal too - flat, dry yard wtih room to run, play, host cookouts here and enjoy the patio …. Make this your summer Staycation!!!!!
Public Records
Jun 21, 2002
Sold
$370,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2002
Sold
$312,000
$151/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1971
Sold
$25,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,378 (+8.1%)
$492,000 + $657,300
$1,149,300
2024
$11,447 (+19.8%)
$492,000 + $588,900
$1,080,900
2023
$9,555 (+2.4%)
$438,000 + $414,400
$852,400
2022
$9,330 (+2.3%)
$420,000 + $397,000
$817,000
2021
$9,123 (+2.5%)
$420,000 + $384,500
$804,500
2020
$8,898 (+7.5%)
$420,000 + $384,500
$804,500
2019
$8,278 (+1.7%)
$420,000 + $315,200
$735,200
2018
$8,139 (+1.1%)
$354,000 + $317,000
$671,000
2017
$8,051 (+6.1%)
$324,000 + $317,000
$641,000
2016
$7,590 (+5.0%)
$276,000 + $317,000
$593,000
2015
$7,228 (+16.8%)
$240,000 + $293,400
$533,400
2014
$6,186 (+3.8%)
$222,000 + $226,600
$448,600
2013
$5,958 (+3.7%)
$211,200 + $226,600
$437,800
2012
$5,743 (+10.1%)
$192,000 + $228,400
$420,400
2011
$5,217 (+9.6%)
$192,000 + $228,400
$420,400
2010
$4,759 (+3.1%)
$192,000 + $201,000
$393,000
2009
$4,617
$193,800 + $193,500
$387,300
Tax history for 56 George St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,378 (+8.1%)
$492,000 + $657,300
$1,149,300
2024
$11,447 (+19.8%)
$492,000 + $588,900
$1,080,900
2023
$9,555 (+2.4%)
$438,000 + $414,400
$852,400
2022
$9,330 (+2.3%)
$420,000 + $397,000
$817,000
2021
$9,123 (+2.5%)
$420,000 + $384,500
$804,500
2020
$8,898 (+7.5%)
$420,000 + $384,500
$804,500
2019
$8,278 (+1.7%)
$420,000 + $315,200
$735,200
2018
$8,139 (+1.1%)
$354,000 + $317,000
$671,000
2017
$8,051 (+6.1%)
$324,000 + $317,000
$641,000
2016
$7,590 (+5.0%)
$276,000 + $317,000
$593,000
2015
$7,228 (+16.8%)
$240,000 + $293,400
$533,400
2014
$6,186 (+3.8%)
$222,000 + $226,600
$448,600
2013
$5,958 (+3.7%)
$211,200 + $226,600
$437,800
2012
$5,743 (+10.1%)
$192,000 + $228,400
$420,400
2011
$5,217 (+9.6%)
$192,000 + $228,400
$420,400
2010
$4,759 (+3.1%)
$192,000 + $201,000
$393,000
2009
$4,617
$193,800 + $193,500
$387,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.