1st time buyers and builders take note: small ranch on magnificent 7950 sf flat corner lot in beautiful neighborhood. Needs work sold "as is". Updates include, windows, roof, heat, hot water tank, sprinklers, bathroom vanity, and sink. Near elementary School, park and Alewife T stop.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathleen Mccloskey• Century 21 Adams KC
Bought with Kathleen Mccloskey• Century 21 Adams KC
Source:MLS PIN #70663058
Redfin Estimate
$1,197,158
$358K since sold in September 2008$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 34% higher than the average sale price ($893K) of 6 comparable homes.
1st time buyers and builders take note: small ranch on magnificent 7950 sf flat corner lot in beautiful neighborhood. Needs work sold "as is". Updates include, windows, roof, heat, hot water tank, sprinklers, bathroom vanity, and sink. Near elementary School, park and Alewife T stop.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1978
Sold
$42,500
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,424 (+6.4%)
$540,000 + $985,000
$1,525,000
2024
$15,431 (+3.8%)
$533,400 + $923,700
$1,457,100
2023
$14,864 (+5.8%)
$480,700 + $845,300
$1,326,000
2022
$14,044 (+2.6%)
$460,900 + $768,900
$1,229,800
2021
$13,691 (+2.5%)
$460,900 + $746,400
$1,207,300
2020
$13,355 (+13.5%)
$461,000 + $746,500
$1,207,500
2019
$11,770 (+4.7%)
$467,500 + $577,800
$1,045,300
2018
$11,242 (+0.1%)
$349,000 + $577,800
$926,800
2017
$11,227 (−0.4%)
$316,100 + $577,800
$893,900
2016
$11,273 (+1.0%)
$302,900 + $577,800
$880,700
2015
$11,157 (−0.1%)
$256,800 + $566,600
$823,400
2014
$11,173 (+2.8%)
$243,600 + $566,600
$810,200
2013
$10,866 (+5.7%)
$231,800 + $566,600
$798,400
2012
$10,278 (+10.1%)
$210,700 + $541,700
$752,400
2011
$9,337 (+2.5%)
$210,700 + $541,700
$752,400
2010
$9,112 (+73.2%)
$210,700 + $541,700
$752,400
2009
$5,260
$210,800 + $230,500
$441,300
Tax history for 171 Overlook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,424 (+6.4%)
$540,000 + $985,000
$1,525,000
2024
$15,431 (+3.8%)
$533,400 + $923,700
$1,457,100
2023
$14,864 (+5.8%)
$480,700 + $845,300
$1,326,000
2022
$14,044 (+2.6%)
$460,900 + $768,900
$1,229,800
2021
$13,691 (+2.5%)
$460,900 + $746,400
$1,207,300
2020
$13,355 (+13.5%)
$461,000 + $746,500
$1,207,500
2019
$11,770 (+4.7%)
$467,500 + $577,800
$1,045,300
2018
$11,242 (+0.1%)
$349,000 + $577,800
$926,800
2017
$11,227 (−0.4%)
$316,100 + $577,800
$893,900
2016
$11,273 (+1.0%)
$302,900 + $577,800
$880,700
2015
$11,157 (−0.1%)
$256,800 + $566,600
$823,400
2014
$11,173 (+2.8%)
$243,600 + $566,600
$810,200
2013
$10,866 (+5.7%)
$231,800 + $566,600
$798,400
2012
$10,278 (+10.1%)
$210,700 + $541,700
$752,400
2011
$9,337 (+2.5%)
$210,700 + $541,700
$752,400
2010
$9,112 (+73.2%)
$210,700 + $541,700
$752,400
2009
$5,260
$210,800 + $230,500
$441,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,184
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,918
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,016
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,918
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1640801S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
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Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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