Last Sold Price
3 beds2,530 sqft$255/sqft
255 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474

Description

Custom-built contemporary in a very nice neighborhood, "morningside"! Open-concept with skylites, cathedral ceilings including in master bedroom. Balcony overlooking living room. Two custom built brick fireplaces. Large family room on the 1st lower level. Walk out. Excellent landscaping. A few minutes from boston and route 128/95. Easy to show. Call for an appointment.Custom-built contemporary in a very nice neighborhood, "morningside"! Open-concept with skylites, cathedral ceilings including in master bedroom. Balcony overlooking living room. Two custom built brick fireplaces. Large family room on the 1st lower level. Walk out. Excellent landscaping. A few minutes from boston and route 128/95. Easy to show. Call for an appointment.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2005 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bill Kafkas • Bill Kafkas RE

Property Details for 255 Ridge Street

Status
MLS #
70158267
Days on Market
104
Taxes
$6,061 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1985
Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,110,925

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

106.7%

[Arlington, MA]

9 comparable properties found

1

$670,000

Sold 03/12/26

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,179
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/40
2

$1,110,925

Sold 10/25/24

3
Bedrooms
2,357
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a aerial view of a house
1/41
3

$1,500,000

Sold 10/08/25

3
Bedrooms
2,406
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$1,306,000 | 5 Long Meadow Road, Arlington, MA 02474
1/38
4

$1,306,000

Sold 05/09/25

3
Bedrooms
2,695
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/43
5

$1,564,000

Sold 06/30/25

3
Bedrooms
2,680
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
$730,000 | 210 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474
1/35
6

$730,000

Sold 02/28/25

3
Bedrooms
1,751
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/38
7

$1,100,000

Sold 06/06/25

3
Bedrooms
2,480
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$1,050,000 | 132 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA 02474
1/30
8

$1,050,000

Sold 05/22/25

3
Bedrooms
2,265
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a view of a house with a yard covered in snow
1/43
9

$1,825,000

Sold 03/23/26

3
Bedrooms
2,646
Square Feet
0.20
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bill Kafkas RE, Bill Kafkas

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Jacquelyn Hawkinson

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Building Information for 255 Ridge Street

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,980 SF

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$3,784 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,278

Property Taxes

$505

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 255 Ridge Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2530.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bishop
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 150.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 420.0
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 30.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 238.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 325954
  • Assessments: $554,000
  • Book: 13438
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1204.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.0

Property History for 255 Ridge Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168733007

$645,000
Sep 30, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70158267

$645,000
Jun 28, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70158267

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #168733007

$645,000
09/30/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70158267

$645,000
06/28/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70158267

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

Public Records for 255 Ridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$538,700Additions$522,200Total$1,060,900
Tax Record2025$11,426 ($952 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,343 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,343 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt657 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1984Year Renovated1984ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:099.0 B:0003 L:0008.A

Schools near 255 Ridge 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
M. Norcross Stratton 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: 255 Ridge Street, Arlington, MA 02474
$645,000
3
2,530
7,980
$274,530
4
$565,000
4
2,473
9,133
$495,000
3
1,302
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1,958
7,841
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1,858
8,188

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