Last Sold Price
4 beds2,360 sqft$614/sqft
189 Spring St, Arlington, MA 02476

Description

This spacious 4-bedroom home sits on a uniquely private ‘island,’ just steps to Menotomy Rocks Park. The 8,000+ sq ft lot has loads of privacy and several spaces to enjoy what seems like your own private park. The House is perched on a knoll, bathed in sunlight, and has wonderful views. Originally a Cape, the roof was raised in 2001 to create a full second floor and finished third floor with 9 rooms, plus semi-finished space in the lower level. Among the many improvements: 2016 gut-renovated kitchen;...This spacious 4-bedroom home sits on a uniquely private ‘island,’ just steps to Menotomy Rocks Park. The 8,000+ sq ft lot has loads of privacy and several spaces to enjoy what seems like your own private park. The House is perched on a knoll, bathed in sunlight, and has wonderful views. Originally a Cape, the roof was raised in 2001 to create a full second floor and finished third floor with 9 rooms, plus semi-finished space in the lower level. Among the many improvements: 2016 gut-renovated kitchen; 2017 front porch and windows; 2018 expanded driveway; 2021 roof, deck, masonry, drainage; 2022 oil tank. Main level has kitchen, dining room, living room w/gas fireplace, full bath, and family room with direct access to the fenced yard. Second floor has 4 good-sized bedrooms, a second full bath, and large closet plumbed for third bath; the third-floor office has a skylight and loads of built-in shelves. Gas fireplace in the lower level playroom keeps things cozy. Come see this lovely home!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/11/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Judy Weinberg • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 189 Spring Street

Status
MLS #
72957226
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$10,988 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1938
Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,365,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

104.9%

[Arlington, MA]

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$1,635,000 | 36 Kenilworth Road, Arlington, MA 02476
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1

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Sold 06/16/26

4
Bedrooms
2,115
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,365,000 | 197 Hillside Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
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Sold 07/27/26

4
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 05/28/25

4
Bedrooms
2,127
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,200,000 | 35 Prospect Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
1/32
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$1,200,000

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4
Bedrooms
2,236
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and green space
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5

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Sold 03/13/25

4
Bedrooms
2,394
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
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$1,450,000

Sold 01/06/25

4
Bedrooms
2,136
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$1,425,000 | 52 Warren Street, Arlington, MA 02474
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7

$1,425,000

Sold 04/17/26

4
Bedrooms
2,000
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/43
8

$1,195,000

Sold 07/31/25

4
Bedrooms
2,040
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
$1,217,000 | 2 Bellevue Road, Arlington, MA 02476
1/40
9

$1,217,000

Sold 05/12/26

4
Bedrooms
2,780
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 189 Spring Street

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,019 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,286 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,370

Property Taxes

$916

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 189 Spring Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2360.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Brackett
  • High School: Arlington High
  • Middle School: Gibbs/Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 280.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 154.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 260.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 208.0
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 16.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:145.0 B:0003 L:0003.A,329232
  • Assessments: $962,200
  • Book: 23423
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Frontage: 142.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 189 Spring Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72957226

$1,450,000
Mar 29, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72957226

Mar 24, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72957226

$1,225,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72957226

$1,450,000
03/29/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72957226

03/24/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72957226

$1,225,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 189 Spring Street

Taxable ValueLand$660,600Additions$650,900Total$1,311,500
Tax Record2025$14,125 ($1,177 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,360 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,360 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt760 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1955ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:145.0 B:0003 L:0003.A

Schools near 189 Spring Street

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6
Rating
School
Distance
Brackett Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

Gibbs School
Public6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 189 Spring Street, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,450,000
4
2,360
8,019
$215,000
3
1.5
2,106
9,322
$555,000
5
1,916
5,333
$377,900
4
1,664
5,333
3
2
1,406
4,530
$742,600
3
1,408
8,264

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