Located in a popular neighborhood, this handsome and classic Cape style home has a spacious, open and sun-filled floor plan. Features include an updated eat-in kitchen with expansive counter and cabinet space; hard wood floors; formal dining room; two full baths; and ample walk-in closets and storage space throughout. The 18' X 13' deck overlooks the private, well-landscaped and level back yard and gardens. The patio is surrounded by mature trees, uplit for wonderful nighttime effect. Other amenities include central air; one-car garage along with two off-street parking spaces; and a lower level play room, and basement workshop. Convenient location to public transportation, Minuteman Bike Path, stores, and schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$688Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Linda Sharpe• Hammond Residential
Bought with Jennifer Gelfand• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
You will be blown away by this magnificent Cape style home with all of its wonderful features and renovation. A fabulous open floor plan with an abundance of sunshine,a huge updated kitchen and a spacious dining room make this home perfect for entertaining. There are 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms. The rear yard is spectacular and has been recently landscaped and renovated with a oversized deck and a fabulous patio overlooking the private yard and lush garden.
MLS PIN #30799337
Mar 4, 2004
Sold
$361,000
$198/sq ft
Jan 5, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 2, 2004
Listed
$359,000
$197/sq ft
LOCATED IN MORNINGSIDE AREA. 3 BEDROOM CAPE WITHIN 5 MINUTE WALKING DISTANCE TO STRATTON SCHOOL AND ALEWIFE BUS LINE.HOT WATER TANK, OIL TANK AND CENTRAL AIR ALL NEW WITHIN LAST 2 YEARS. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHTOUT!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,381 (+8.3%)
$506,800 + $549,900
$1,056,700
2024
$10,506 (+8.0%)
$500,600 + $491,500
$992,100
2023
$9,728 (+12.2%)
$451,100 + $416,700
$867,800
2022
$8,667 (+2.2%)
$432,600 + $326,300
$758,900
2021
$8,481 (+2.5%)
$432,600 + $315,300
$747,900
2020
$8,273 (+7.4%)
$432,600 + $315,400
$748,000
2019
$7,701 (+10.9%)
$438,800 + $245,100
$683,900
2018
$6,946 (+2.1%)
$327,500 + $245,100
$572,600
2017
$6,804 (+0.4%)
$296,600 + $245,100
$541,700
2016
$6,776 (+6.2%)
$284,300 + $245,100
$529,400
2015
$6,381 (+0.9%)
$241,000 + $229,900
$470,900
2014
$6,324 (+3.9%)
$228,700 + $229,900
$458,600
2013
$6,089 (+2.6%)
$217,500 + $229,900
$447,400
2012
$5,935 (+10.1%)
$197,800 + $236,700
$434,500
2011
$5,392 (+2.5%)
$197,800 + $236,700
$434,500
2010
$5,262 (+20.9%)
$197,800 + $236,700
$434,500
2009
$4,353
$197,800 + $167,400
$365,200
Tax history for 187 Overlook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,381 (+8.3%)
$506,800 + $549,900
$1,056,700
2024
$10,506 (+8.0%)
$500,600 + $491,500
$992,100
2023
$9,728 (+12.2%)
$451,100 + $416,700
$867,800
2022
$8,667 (+2.2%)
$432,600 + $326,300
$758,900
2021
$8,481 (+2.5%)
$432,600 + $315,300
$747,900
2020
$8,273 (+7.4%)
$432,600 + $315,400
$748,000
2019
$7,701 (+10.9%)
$438,800 + $245,100
$683,900
2018
$6,946 (+2.1%)
$327,500 + $245,100
$572,600
2017
$6,804 (+0.4%)
$296,600 + $245,100
$541,700
2016
$6,776 (+6.2%)
$284,300 + $245,100
$529,400
2015
$6,381 (+0.9%)
$241,000 + $229,900
$470,900
2014
$6,324 (+3.9%)
$228,700 + $229,900
$458,600
2013
$6,089 (+2.6%)
$217,500 + $229,900
$447,400
2012
$5,935 (+10.1%)
$197,800 + $236,700
$434,500
2011
$5,392 (+2.5%)
$197,800 + $236,700
$434,500
2010
$5,262 (+20.9%)
$197,800 + $236,700
$434,500
2009
$4,353
$197,800 + $167,400
$365,200
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
2,594
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2531701S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer or Washington to Overlook
UnparsedAddress: 187 Overlook Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,594
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2531701S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Alarm System, Hallway Mirror, Slant Shelving/Wine Bar, China Cabinet, Curtains & Rods, Washer, Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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