This is a rare find in the finest section of Morningside. This stately early century Classic Center Entrance Colonial is sited on a beautiful 15,000+ sq. ft. lot. The home has nine rooms, including both a front to back fireplaced grand living room and a fully windowed front to back family room. Walk from the dining room to a comfortable three season porch, then to a lovely outdoor patio. The porch can also be accessed form the kitchen. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms and a smaller one which may be used for a nursery, office or dressing room. There is a walk-up attic. The home has a new Oct. '13 gas HEATING SYSTEM and a June '14 ROOF! Exterior of house to be painted.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$815Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rick Connors• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Christopher Andrews• Century 21 Adams KC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,791
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2706119S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom #2 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 20
Width: 9
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Nursery, Sun Room, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,791
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,991
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 96 Columbia Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,791
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2706119S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bishop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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