OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2023 for $1.3M

$1,455,605

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,568/mo

•

2,087

sq ft

21 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

Never judge a book by its cover! This seemingly 1939's colonial has been completely revamped on the inside in the past ten years. A complete open concept on the first floor with a great vibe. Converted from oil to gas, the great room includes a gas fireplace and built ins. The kitchen has an oversized quartz island with pendant lighting. Wonderful farmer's sink and lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Dining area leading to the sun room, complete with three walls of windows, currently used as a playroom, with access to the newly fenced and large backyard with shed storage. The laundry has been brought upstairs as well. On the second floor, four good size bedrooms and an updated bathroom. A den in the basement with plenty of room for storage...All of this plus the best location in East Arlington, close to the bus line, the bustling East Arlington center including Quebrada, the movie theater, Za, Mass Hole Donut, a seriously fun neighborhood! Roof 2016, windows 2013, HVAC 2019!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

6,042 sq ftLot Size

$697Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Beth Sager Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Bought with Olivia Bouchereau • Today Real Estate, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73071840

Redfin Estimate

$1,455,605

$126K since sold in March 2023$38K since July

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This home's estimate is 23.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,390,000
A
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,000
C
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
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D
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,459,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,189 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$665,000
F
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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.3%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$135K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

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24 MoM

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Sale history for 21 Bates Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73071840

Mar 6, 2023

Sold

$1,330,000

$637/sq ft

Jan 18, 2023

Listed

$1,199,900

$575/sq ft

MLS PIN #71928312

Dec 14, 2015

Sold

$675,000

$323/sq ft

Nov 11, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2015

Listed

$639,000

$306/sq ft

+22

Have you thought about moving to Arlington and you were looking for that lovely Colonial located in East Arlington so you can walk to the great restaurants and shops? Well, it’s for sale and you have to come and see it! This meticulous 4 bedroom Colonial has an absolutely lovely, private rear yard to enjoy cookouts and gardening. The interior has been freshly painted and the hardwood floors are gorgeous. The living room has a fireplace and the dining room has access to a charming 3 season porch. There are 4 bedrooms located on the second floor and there are 1 ½ bathrooms. There are numerous updates including a new roof, the exterior was painted in 2013 and all the windows were replaced in 2013. You can move right into this home and be close to everything.

MLS PIN #50388293

Dec 29, 1997

Sold

$250,300

$120/sq ft

Nov 17, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Nov 14, 1997

Listed

$249,000

$119/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,738 (+18.3%)

$625,200 + $650,400

$1,275,600

2024

$11,612 (+15.9%)

$595,200 + $501,300

$1,096,500

2023

$10,017 (+3.0%)

$499,000 + $394,600

$893,600

2022

$9,728 (+1.9%)

$481,000 + $370,800

$851,800

2021

$9,547 (+2.5%)

$481,000 + $360,900

$841,900

2020

$9,314 (+6.0%)

$481,000 + $361,100

$842,100

2019

$8,787 (+12.8%)

$511,000 + $269,400

$780,400

2018

$7,789 (+4.7%)

$372,700 + $269,400

$642,100

2017

$7,442 (+14.0%)

$324,600 + $267,900

$592,500

2016

$6,527 (−2.7%)

$276,600 + $233,300

$509,900

2015

$6,706 (+8.8%)

$270,500 + $224,400

$494,900

2014

$6,161 (+3.8%)

$222,400 + $224,400

$446,800

2013

$5,934 (−3.0%)

$211,600 + $224,400

$436,000

2012

$6,120 (+10.1%)

$192,400 + $255,600

$448,000

2011

$5,560 (+2.5%)

$192,400 + $255,600

$448,000

2010

$5,425 (+0.4%)

$192,400 + $255,600

$448,000

2009

$5,401

$199,900 + $253,200

$453,100

Tax history for 21 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,738 (+18.3%)

$625,200 + $650,400

$1,275,600

2024

$11,612 (+15.9%)

$595,200 + $501,300

$1,096,500

2023

$10,017 (+3.0%)

$499,000 + $394,600

$893,600

2022

$9,728 (+1.9%)

$481,000 + $370,800

$851,800

2021

$9,547 (+2.5%)

$481,000 + $360,900

$841,900

2020

$9,314 (+6.0%)

$481,000 + $361,100

$842,100

2019

$8,787 (+12.8%)

$511,000 + $269,400

$780,400

2018

$7,789 (+4.7%)

$372,700 + $269,400

$642,100

2017

$7,442 (+14.0%)

$324,600 + $267,900

$592,500

2016

$6,527 (−2.7%)

$276,600 + $233,300

$509,900

2015

$6,706 (+8.8%)

$270,500 + $224,400

$494,900

2014

$6,161 (+3.8%)

$222,400 + $224,400

$446,800

2013

$5,934 (−3.0%)

$211,600 + $224,400

$436,000

2012

$6,120 (+10.1%)

$192,400 + $255,600

$448,000

2011

$5,560 (+2.5%)

$192,400 + $255,600

$448,000

2010

$5,425 (+0.4%)

$192,400 + $255,600

$448,000

2009

$5,401

$199,900 + $253,200

$453,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

1,701

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1432255S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Single-Family District

The predominant uses in R1 are single-family dwellings and public land and buildings. The Town discourages intensive land uses, uses that would detract from the single-family residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space

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: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 228
Length: 12
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,087
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,727.56
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: see GPS
UnparsedAddress: 21 Bates Road, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,701
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1432255S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Arlington, MA • 02474

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3196 Sq. Ft.	—
25 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,360

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1594 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,803
29 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2152 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,420

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1484 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,761
33 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,383,732

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