97 Bow St

Arlington, MA 02474

$1,149,000
Price
5
Beds
2,355 Sq. Ft.
$488 / Sq. Ft.
2,355
Sq. Ft.
$488
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 1/30 11:00AM - 12:30PMNew
Open: 1/30 11:00AM - 12:30PMNew

Description

As both units have been updated in this great 2 family home, this could be perfect for an owner occupied having excellent tenants in the 2 bed 1st floor, & a large 3 bedroom upstairs, OR for the investor renting out both updated units & potential to add sq footage in the unfinished walkup attic. Gorgeous living, dining, kitchens, bathrooms, bow windows, ceiling fans, hardwood floors. 2 newer Navian hot water tanks, central air, heat & ample basement storage. Outside enjoy 4 large decks, patio, gardening...As both units have been updated in this great 2 family home, this could be perfect for an owner occupied having excellent tenants in the 2 bed 1st floor, & a large 3 bedroom upstairs, OR for the investor renting out both updated units & potential to add sq footage in the unfinished walkup attic. Gorgeous living, dining, kitchens, bathrooms, bow windows, ceiling fans, hardwood floors. 2 newer Navian hot water tanks, central air, heat & ample basement storage. Outside enjoy 4 large decks, patio, gardening space & 3 car driveway. All this located 2 blocks from the Peirce School, Ed Burns Ice Arena, Minuteman Bike Path, bus route, McClennen Park. A 10 minute walk to the newly revitalized Arlington Reservoir for swimming & all the Heights has to offer, trendy shops & restaurants, Trader Joe's, Cookie Time Bakery, Unleashed, Urgent Care Center, bus to Harvard Square or Alewife for downtown Boston & route 2 for all major routes! Open Houses: Fri, Sat, Sun 11 -12:30pm (Jan 30/31 & Feb 1st)
  1. Listed by Marjie and Phil • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Philip Chaves • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Marjie Fitzpatrick • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  4. Listed by Khalil Razzaghi • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 97 Bow Street

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Open Houses

Friday, Jan 30th

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Public

Saturday, Jan 31st

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 1st

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 01/29/2026 12:45 PM

Property Details for 97 Bow Street

StatusNew
MLS #73472673
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$9,511 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjie and Phil; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Philip Chaves; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjie Fitzpatrick; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Khalil Razzaghi
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Building Information for 97 Bow Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,034 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,393 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,600

Property Taxes

$793

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 97 Bow Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Living Area: 2355.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Unit 1 is leased through Sep 1st 2026
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:059.0 B:0004 L:0010,323166
  • Assessments: $883,100
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 2
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $34,800.00
  • NOI: $34,800.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $2,900.00

Property History for 97 Bow Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472673

$1,149,000—
Mar 6, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87605310

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472673

$1,149,000
03/06/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87605310

$150,000

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

Public Records for 97 Bow Street

Taxable ValueLand$432,800Additions$450,300Total$883,100
Tax Record2025$9,511 ($793 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,355 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,355 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,146 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,034 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1916Year Renovated1955ZoningR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:059.0 B:0004 L:0010

Schools near 97 Bow Street

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peirce School
Public - K to 5
Ottoson Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Arlington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gibbs School
Public - 6
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce 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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More information about 97 Bow Street, Arlington, MA 02474

97 Bow Street is a multi-family home for sale in Arlington, MA 02474. This listing's school district is Arlington Public Schools. Nearby schools include Peirce School, Ottoson Middle School and Arlington High School. 97 Bow Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 2,355 sqft multi-family home built in 1916.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjie and Phil; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Philip Chaves; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjie Fitzpatrick; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Khalil Razzaghi

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