53 Highland Ave

3,050 Sq. Ft.
$590 / Sq. Ft.
3,050
Sq. Ft.
$590
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Like new construction, this immaculately transformed and professioanlly designed home seamlessly blends modern luxuries with its original craftsman character. The exterior bosts Hardie board siding, new windows, garage doors and stunning landscaping. Enter the front mudroom before stepping into the foyer which is complemented by views of gleaming wood floors throughout. The nicely sized LR features a wood fireplace and office nook while the open kitchen and DR serve as the heart of the home. The...Like new construction, this immaculately transformed and professioanlly designed home seamlessly blends modern luxuries with its original craftsman character. The exterior bosts Hardie board siding, new windows, garage doors and stunning landscaping. Enter the front mudroom before stepping into the foyer which is complemented by views of gleaming wood floors throughout. The nicely sized LR features a wood fireplace and office nook while the open kitchen and DR serve as the heart of the home. The showstopping kitchen is highlighted by an enormous island, glamourous fixtures, upgraded cabinets and stylish quartz counters. A second built in mudroom area is perfectloy situated at the backdoor which offers access to the private backyard and 2 car garage. Upstairs find an amazing primary suite with magazine worthy full bath as well as 2 additioanl bedrooms and common bath. The lower level offers a 4th bedroom, full bath and family room space! Stroll downtown from this impecable location!
  1. Listed by Seana Gifford • J. Mulkerin Realty

Property Details for 53 Highland Avenue

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
9
LISTING UPDATED: 12/31/2025 09:36 AM

Property Details for 53 Highland Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73449894
Days on Market35
Taxes$10,434 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of J. Mulkerin Realty, Seana Gifford

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Julie Horvath

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Building Information for 53 Highland Avenue

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,715 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,642 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,773

Property Taxes

$870

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Highland Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3050.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: High Seer Heat Pump (12+), Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 299.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Laminate
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 286.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 260.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 26.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Roof is estimated 10-15 years old
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:140.0 B:0003 L:0004,328733
  • Assessments: $968,800
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 53 Highland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73449894

$1,800,000—
Nov 20, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73449894

—
Nov 20, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73449894

—
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73449894

$1,925,000—
Jun 26, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326564956

$1—
Jun 26, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326564955

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73449894

$1,800,000
11/20/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73449894

—
11/20/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73449894

—
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73449894

$1,925,000
06/26/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326564956

$1
06/26/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326564955

$1

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

Public Records for 53 Highland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$591,400Additions$377,400Total$968,800
Tax Record2025$10,434 ($870 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,709 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,709 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,012 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,715 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1955ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:140.0 B:0003 L:0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 53 Highland Avenue

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

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Listing Courtesy of J. Mulkerin Realty, Seana Gifford

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