451 Appleton St

1,490 Sq. Ft.
$603 / Sq. Ft.
1,490
Sq. Ft.
$603
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath Colonial located in desirable Arlington Heights. The first floor offers an open living and dining area that flows seamlessly into a renovated, open-concept kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast area with direct access to the backyard—ideal for entertaining. A first-floor bedroom provides flexible use as a guest room or home office. The second floor includes two additional bedrooms and a fully renovated bath. An unfinished basement...Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath Colonial located in desirable Arlington Heights. The first floor offers an open living and dining area that flows seamlessly into a renovated, open-concept kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast area with direct access to the backyard—ideal for entertaining. A first-floor bedroom provides flexible use as a guest room or home office. The second floor includes two additional bedrooms and a fully renovated bath. An unfinished basement with direct garage access offers excellent storage or future expansion potential. Additional features include a deep one-car garage and a flat backyard perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located near 25-acre Sutherland Woods Park, Spy Pond, and the Minuteman Bikeway, with easy access to Route 2 and Mass Ave into Cambridge.
  1. Listed by Karen Nickel • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  2. Listed by Richard C. Dore • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 451 Appleton Street

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/25/2026 11:24 AM

Property Details for 451 Appleton Street

StatusActive
MLS #73488893
Days on Market8
Taxes$7,541 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1935
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Nickel; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Richard C. Dore
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Building Information for 451 Appleton Street

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,382 SF

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$4,991 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,363

Property Taxes

$628

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 451 Appleton Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 1490.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Arlington High School
  • Neighborhood: Arlington Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Boiler replaced 2026,see lists of improvements on MLS clipboard
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:179.0 B:0004 L:0016,331973
  • Assessments: $700,200
  • Book: 60446
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 451 Appleton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73488893

$899,000
Nov 8, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342024170

$325,000

+4893.5% / yr

Nov 8, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71381008

$325,000
Sep 17, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71381008

May 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71381008

$379,000
Jul 14, 2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71110093

$379,000
Jul 14, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71110093

$379,000
Aug 11, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326565385

$1
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73488893

$899,000
11/08/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #342024170

$325,000

+4893.5% / yr

11/08/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71381008

$325,000
09/17/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71381008

05/10/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71381008

$379,000
07/14/2011

Expired

MLS PIN #71110093

$379,000
07/14/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71110093

$379,000
08/11/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326565385

$1

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Public Records for 451 Appleton Street

Taxable ValueLand$441,200Additions$259,000Total$700,200
Tax Record2025$7,541 ($628 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,093 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,093 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt702 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:179.0 B:0004 L:0016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 451 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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451 Appleton Street is a single family home for sale in Arlington, MA 02476. This property was listed for sale on March 19, 2026 by Hammond Residential Real Estate, it's currently listed at $899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on November 8, 2012. This listing's school district is Arlington Public Schools. Nearby schools include Dallin Elementary School, Ottoson Middle School and Arlington High School. 451 Appleton Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,490 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Nickel; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Richard C. Dore

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