Create value renovating this cottage/Bungalow close to route 2 and the town center. Nice corner lot with plenty of yard space. Home needs renovations but ideal for a sigle or couple starting out. Many possibilities with some creativity this home could be expanded or renovated to create a new dynamic space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$875Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Krock• Landmark Real Estate Service
Bought with Whitney Scott• Sycamore Real Estate, Inc.
CHARMING BUNGALOW ON BEAUTIFUL, OVERSIZED PRIVATE YARD GREAT FOR CHILDREN OR GARDENING. THIS LOVING HOME OFFERS A SLATE ROOF, ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH, 3 PLUS BEDROOMS AND AN ABUNDANCE OF SUNSHINE AND CHARACTER. LOTS OF PARKING PLUS 1 CAR GARAGE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,331 (+7.0%)
$546,600 + $505,500
$1,052,100
2024
$10,590 (+2.5%)
$546,600 + $453,400
$1,000,000
2023
$10,327 (+5.1%)
$486,600 + $434,600
$921,200
2022
$9,828 (+2.0%)
$466,600 + $394,000
$860,600
2021
$9,632 (+2.6%)
$466,600 + $382,800
$849,400
2020
$9,392 (+10.7%)
$466,600 + $382,600
$849,200
2019
$8,484 (+4.2%)
$466,600 + $286,900
$753,500
2018
$8,144 (+1.6%)
$393,300 + $278,100
$671,400
2017
$8,015 (+7.1%)
$360,000 + $278,100
$638,100
2016
$7,484 (+2.6%)
$306,600 + $278,100
$584,700
2015
$7,291 (+2.0%)
$266,600 + $271,500
$538,100
2014
$7,145 (+3.7%)
$246,600 + $271,500
$518,100
2013
$6,888 (+4.8%)
$234,600 + $271,500
$506,100
2012
$6,573 (+10.1%)
$213,300 + $267,900
$481,200
2011
$5,972 (+2.5%)
$213,300 + $267,900
$481,200
2010
$5,827 (+11.4%)
$213,300 + $267,900
$481,200
2009
$5,229
$215,300 + $223,400
$438,700
Tax history for 159 George St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,331 (+7.0%)
$546,600 + $505,500
$1,052,100
2024
$10,590 (+2.5%)
$546,600 + $453,400
$1,000,000
2023
$10,327 (+5.1%)
$486,600 + $434,600
$921,200
2022
$9,828 (+2.0%)
$466,600 + $394,000
$860,600
2021
$9,632 (+2.6%)
$466,600 + $382,800
$849,400
2020
$9,392 (+10.7%)
$466,600 + $382,600
$849,200
2019
$8,484 (+4.2%)
$466,600 + $286,900
$753,500
2018
$8,144 (+1.6%)
$393,300 + $278,100
$671,400
2017
$8,015 (+7.1%)
$360,000 + $278,100
$638,100
2016
$7,484 (+2.6%)
$306,600 + $278,100
$584,700
2015
$7,291 (+2.0%)
$266,600 + $271,500
$538,100
2014
$7,145 (+3.7%)
$246,600 + $271,500
$518,100
2013
$6,888 (+4.8%)
$234,600 + $271,500
$506,100
2012
$6,573 (+10.1%)
$213,300 + $267,900
$481,200
2011
$5,972 (+2.5%)
$213,300 + $267,900
$481,200
2010
$5,827 (+11.4%)
$213,300 + $267,900
$481,200
2009
$5,229
$215,300 + $223,400
$438,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,666
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
208728S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,182
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,880.41
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hillside to George
UnparsedAddress: 159 George Street, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,666
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 208728S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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