This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in East Arlington can come partially furnished or vacant. All rooms pictured in photos have since been painted. The open-concept kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, a brand new oven, and ample cabinetry, flows seamlessly into the bright dining and family area. Mini split AC units in every room! A spacious living room, home office, and separate library provide flexible living options, while the first-floor primary suite features a luxurious bath with a Jacuzzi and glass shower. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms and a renovated full bath. The purple bedroom has since been painted white. The finished basement, complete with a shower, is ideal as a playroom, or guest suite. A detached home office & garage storage space adds privacy and versatility for remote work. Enjoy a fenced, professionally landscaped yard, just a few moments away from Thompson and Gibbs Schools, Arlington Center, Mystic lake and bike path!
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,216
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,020
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,216
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2689793S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Sale and tax history for 15 University Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73386252
Jul 21, 2025
Sold
$1,350,000
$609/sq ft
Jun 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 5, 2025
Listed
$1,279,000
$577/sq ft
+35
This beautifully updated 8-room, 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in desirable East Arlington offers space, style & comfort. The recently updated open-concept kitchen—with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, built-in desk—flows into a bright, spacious dining & family area, creating a welcoming heart of the home. A large living room, home office, & separate library offer flexible living options. The 1st floor primary suite includes a luxurious bath w/ Jacuzzi & glass shower. A half bath w/ laundry adds convenience. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms & a renovated full bath. The finished basement is perfect for a playroom or teen hangout. A detached home office provides privacy & versatility—ideal for remote work or creative pursuits. Enjoy a fenced yard, professionally landscaped grounds & great curb appeal. Filled with natural light, the home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living. Perfectly situated near Thompson & Gibbs Schools, Arlington Center, plus the surrounding parks and shops.
MLS PIN #72279148
Mar 19, 2018
Sold
$890,000
$402/sq ft
Feb 13, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2018
Listed
$839,000
$379/sq ft
+22
This 1950's Cape has been greatly expanded and improved over the past few years creating a home like no other! Maple cabinet kitchen with granite counters and high end SS appliances open to the family room with free standing gas stove and slider out the yard and the Accessory unit. The Accessory unit has recently been used as a separate Home Office and workshop area, but could make a great art studio or work out room. There is a 2 sided gas fireplace in the living room and master bedroom. The master bedroom has the Spa Bath of your dreams, with a large whirlpool tub for soaking after a long day or in the glassed in shower with body jets and a rain shower feature. For those special dinner parties the dining room has been enlarged to handle a large group of family and friends. Lower level makes a great playroom and also offers direct access to the back yard. Great level, fenced-in, professionally landscaped lot with a paver patio and garden shed. Located within view of Thompson School!!
Public Records
Jul 31, 1992
Sold
$172,500
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,736 (+10.5%)
$491,500 + $505,300
$996,800
2024
$9,714 (+8.1%)
$466,900 + $450,400
$917,300
2023
$8,985 (+3.4%)
$417,800 + $383,700
$801,500
2022
$8,687 (+2.3%)
$393,200 + $367,500
$760,700
2021
$8,495 (+2.5%)
$393,200 + $355,900
$749,100
2020
$8,285 (+23.3%)
$393,200 + $355,900
$749,100
2019
$6,722 (−0.8%)
$356,400 + $240,600
$597,000
2018
$6,775 (+4.6%)
$337,900 + $220,600
$558,500
2017
$6,475 (+7.1%)
$294,900 + $220,600
$515,500
2016
$6,048 (+3.7%)
$251,900 + $220,600
$472,500
2015
$5,833 (+8.3%)
$233,500 + $197,000
$430,500
2014
$5,385 (+3.8%)
$193,500 + $197,000
$390,500
2013
$5,189 (−2.8%)
$184,300 + $197,000
$381,300
2012
$5,336 (+10.1%)
$184,300 + $206,300
$390,600
2011
$4,847 (+2.5%)
$184,300 + $206,300
$390,600
2010
$4,730 (+4.5%)
$184,300 + $206,300
$390,600
2009
$4,526
$186,800 + $192,900
$379,700
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
8/10
Thompson Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Gibbs School
Public, 6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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About East
Arlington
East Arlington, located between Alewife Brook Reservation and Arlington Center, is a walkable and historic Arlington neighborhood with a river-edge greenway and a compact village main street. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Massachusetts Avenue at Lake Street, where indie cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks busy. Local pillars include Capitol Theatre & Lounge, Kickstand Cafe, and Menotomy Grill & Tavern. Housing leans toward classic New England two-families and porch-fronted Victorians, with pockets of mid-century apartments near the Cambridge line. The Minuteman Bikeway threads through, linking daily errands to longer rides. Spy Pond and the Alewife Brook paths add water views and a quieter counterpoint to Mass Ave.
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Public facts and zoning for 15 University Rd
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Sq. Ft.
2,216
Stories
2
Lot Size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1952
Year Renovated
1961
County
Middlesex County
APN
2689793S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026.
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