Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds1,901 sqft
438 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$416/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful, spacious, sun-splashed 5 bed, 3 full bath colonial is waiting! This stunning home boasts the beauty and serenity of a large fenced in yard (accessed by walkout basement), growing an amazing array of colorful plantings due to years of cultivation by the green-thumbed owner! Grow your own herbs as you prepare meals on your professional grade range! Enjoy the view from the sunny eat in kitchen, or from either of the two decks which overlook the yard. AMAZING master suite w/private bath,...This beautiful, spacious, sun-splashed 5 bed, 3 full bath colonial is waiting! This stunning home boasts the beauty and serenity of a large fenced in yard (accessed by walkout basement), growing an amazing array of colorful plantings due to years of cultivation by the green-thumbed owner! Grow your own herbs as you prepare meals on your professional grade range! Enjoy the view from the sunny eat in kitchen, or from either of the two decks which overlook the yard. AMAZING master suite w/private bath, huge walk in closet and even it's own private deck...perfect for sipping coffee on a quiet morning! Conveniently located, this home is less than a mile from Trader Joes, Starbucks, shops and restaurants, and amenities of Mass Ave, yet the same distance to jump on the Minuteman Trail, and LESS than half a mile from the paths of Sutherland Woods. All this, yet mere minutes from 128, Route 2, and public transportation, make this is a true commuter's dream! This one really does have it all!
Listing closed: 07/24/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72319907

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

99.1%

Arlington, MA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Sold 06/09/25

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,968
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$849,000 | 3515 19th Street South, Arlington, VA 22204
1/44
2

$849,000

Sold 03/27/26

5
Bedrooms
1,920
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/42
3

$850,000

Sold 12/11/24

4
Bedrooms
2,332
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$2,245,000 | 181 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA 02474
1/36
4

$2,245,000

Sold 03/13/26

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Bedrooms
3,655
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
$1,475,000 | 27 Park Circle, Arlington, MA 02476
1/41
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Sold 07/09/26

5
Bedrooms
3,303
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a front view of house with yard
1/43
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Sold 03/17/25

4
Bedrooms
2,074
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
7

$1,150,000

Sold 05/09/25

5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,736
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,100,000 | 271 Florence Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
1/39
8

$1,100,000

Sold 03/03/25

4
Bedrooms
2,241
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$985,000 | 1109 South Rolfe Street, Arlington, VA 22204
1/27
9

$985,000

Sold 06/05/26

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Bedrooms
1,974
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

Location

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Suzanne Sager

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Property Information for 438 Appleton Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,191 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Arlington
  • Area: MA-Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,550 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1901.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:179.0 B:0006 L:0007,331997
  • Assessments: $592,800
  • Book: 20074
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Irregular
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 438 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72319907

$790,000—
Jun 6, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72319907

—
Jun 6, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72319907

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72319907

$790,000
06/06/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72319907

—
06/06/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72319907

—

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

Public Records for 438 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$493,200Additions$473,400Total$966,600
Tax Record2025$10,410 ($868 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,117 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,117 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt475 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,551 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1967ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:179.0 B:0006 L:0007

Schools near 438 Appleton 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
Dallin 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: 438 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476
$790,000
5
1,901
6,550
–
3
3.5
2,621
7,841
$275,000
4
1,364
6,190
$1
4
1,904
–
$1,207,000
4
2,340
4,334
$863,000
5
2,576
8,700

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