This distinctive 2,464 sf Colonial combines 1920’s charm with today’s most desired features. Part of an addition, they include a 20-foot first floor great room w/ cathedral ceiling & sliders to a 2-tier mahogany deck (2009) plus a spacious family room open to an updated eat-in kitchen. Also w/deck access, the formal dining room leads to a sunny living room. The private master bedroom has an en-suite sky-lit bath & an adjacent office or separate 4th bedroom w/closet. A first floor kitchenette & alternate entrance offer in-law potential. There are hardwood floors throughout, a total of 3 full baths, two graceful staircases leading to the second floor & sophisticated decorator paint in all the rooms (2016). The roof was replaced in 2015, the attractive front walkway in 2012. This fine home is set on a knoll & provides an interesting streetscape plus more distant views. Very close to the award-winning Stratton School and public transportation, this home is an exciting offering.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
5,574 sq ftLot Size
$544Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jacquelyn Hawkinson• Hammond Residential
Bought with Janette Racicot• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
STUNNING COL WITH OVER 2400 SFT OF LIVING!! FIRST FLOOR HAS LARGE DEN AND HUGE 20X12 FAMILY ROOM W/ CATHEDRAL CEIL. MOD 90'S KITCH, HDWD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, DECK HAS 2 LEVELS NEW HEAT SYSTEM, JUST BEAUTIFUL. TERMITE TREATMENT IN '96.
Public Records
May 23, 1974
Sold
$36,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,894 (+5.8%)
$481,500 + $530,000
$1,011,500
2024
$10,296 (+4.1%)
$475,600 + $496,600
$972,200
2023
$9,887 (+5.4%)
$428,700 + $453,300
$882,000
2022
$9,383 (+2.3%)
$411,100 + $410,500
$821,600
2021
$9,174 (+2.6%)
$411,100 + $397,900
$809,000
2020
$8,944 (+7.1%)
$411,100 + $397,600
$808,700
2019
$8,350 (+8.3%)
$416,900 + $324,700
$741,600
2018
$7,713 (+1.9%)
$311,200 + $324,700
$635,900
2017
$7,572 (+7.0%)
$281,900 + $321,000
$602,900
2016
$7,078 (+5.1%)
$270,100 + $282,900
$553,000
2015
$6,736 (+0.6%)
$229,000 + $268,100
$497,100
2014
$6,694 (+3.6%)
$217,300 + $268,100
$485,400
2013
$6,462 (+1.0%)
$206,700 + $268,100
$474,800
2012
$6,397 (+10.1%)
$187,900 + $280,400
$468,300
2011
$5,812 (+2.5%)
$187,900 + $280,400
$468,300
2010
$5,671 (+1.4%)
$187,900 + $280,400
$468,300
2009
$5,594
$188,000 + $281,300
$469,300
Tax history for 12 Overlook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,894 (+5.8%)
$481,500 + $530,000
$1,011,500
2024
$10,296 (+4.1%)
$475,600 + $496,600
$972,200
2023
$9,887 (+5.4%)
$428,700 + $453,300
$882,000
2022
$9,383 (+2.3%)
$411,100 + $410,500
$821,600
2021
$9,174 (+2.6%)
$411,100 + $397,900
$809,000
2020
$8,944 (+7.1%)
$411,100 + $397,600
$808,700
2019
$8,350 (+8.3%)
$416,900 + $324,700
$741,600
2018
$7,713 (+1.9%)
$311,200 + $324,700
$635,900
2017
$7,572 (+7.0%)
$281,900 + $321,000
$602,900
2016
$7,078 (+5.1%)
$270,100 + $282,900
$553,000
2015
$6,736 (+0.6%)
$229,000 + $268,100
$497,100
2014
$6,694 (+3.6%)
$217,300 + $268,100
$485,400
2013
$6,462 (+1.0%)
$206,700 + $268,100
$474,800
2012
$6,397 (+10.1%)
$187,900 + $280,400
$468,300
2011
$5,812 (+2.5%)
$187,900 + $280,400
$468,300
2010
$5,671 (+1.4%)
$187,900 + $280,400
$468,300
2009
$5,594
$188,000 + $281,300
$469,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,674
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3144359S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Living Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
UnparsedAddress: 12 Overlook Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3144359S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerators, Washer & Dryer Included,"as Is" Condition. Some Small Shades On Light Fixtures Excl
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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