OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2020 for $1M

$1,794,791

•

3,769

sq ft

21 Kensington Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

About this home

Beautiful 11 room Gambrel Colonial tucked away in Jason Heights, one of Arlington’s most coveted neighborhoods. Awaiting your renovations, this classically designed home with well-proportioned rooms is filled with natural light in every room. Interior features include an impressive and spacious open design on the first floor for the dining room and living room with fireplace. There is a massive family room with custom built bookcases and benches with a wood ceiling, wet bar, private deck and fabulous city views. The first floor also has a laundry room/home office and a large kitchen with pantry. There is another deck located at the rear of the house that is very spacious overlooking the rear yard. The 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and a guest bathroom and an oversized master bedroom suite with a private sitting room and full bath. Lovely grounds with established plantings and serene back yard. Fantastic commuter location with easy access to Mass Ave, Cambridge and Alewife.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

7,637 sq ftLot Size

$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

Bought with Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

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•Source:MLS PIN #72624418

Redfin Estimate

$1,794,791

$745K since sold in April 2020$37K since September

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This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.96M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,150,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,077 sq ft
50 Norfolk Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$1,245,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,758 sq ft
11 Venner Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$2,061,950
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,707 sq ft
11 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,910,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,818 sq ft
49 Hillsdale Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,567,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,643 sq ft
15 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,855,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
10 Hillsdale Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

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Market trends in 02476, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.1%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

6 days MoM

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2 MoM

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$1,175,000
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$1,249,000
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Sale history for 21 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,291 (+4.2%)

$753,000 + $586,400

$1,339,400

2025

$13,721 (+6.9%)

$714,000 + $560,000

$1,274,000

2024

$12,838 (+3.4%)

$688,100 + $524,200

$1,212,300

2023

$12,421 (+6.9%)

$629,600 + $478,400

$1,108,000

2022

$11,622 (+2.0%)

$584,200 + $433,500

$1,017,700

2021

$11,391 (−4.9%)

$584,200 + $420,300

$1,004,500

2020

$11,981 (+6.3%)

$584,200 + $499,100

$1,083,300

2019

$11,276 (+10.8%)

$616,700 + $384,700

$1,001,400

2018

$10,178 (−1.1%)

$454,400 + $384,700

$839,100

2017

$10,294 (+2.2%)

$434,900 + $384,700

$819,600

2016

$10,075 (+4.4%)

$402,400 + $384,700

$787,100

2015

$9,654 (−0.7%)

$337,500 + $375,000

$712,500

2014

$9,718 (+3.6%)

$329,700 + $375,000

$704,700

2013

$9,380 (+3.0%)

$314,200 + $375,000

$689,200

2012

$9,104 (+10.1%)

$285,600 + $380,900

$666,500

2011

$8,271 (+2.5%)

$285,600 + $380,900

$666,500

2010

$8,071 (+1.5%)

$285,600 + $380,900

$666,500

2009

$7,948

$279,100 + $387,700

$666,800

Tax history for 21 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,291 (+4.2%)

$753,000 + $586,400

$1,339,400

2025

$13,721 (+6.9%)

$714,000 + $560,000

$1,274,000

2024

$12,838 (+3.4%)

$688,100 + $524,200

$1,212,300

2023

$12,421 (+6.9%)

$629,600 + $478,400

$1,108,000

2022

$11,622 (+2.0%)

$584,200 + $433,500

$1,017,700

2021

$11,391 (−4.9%)

$584,200 + $420,300

$1,004,500

2020

$11,981 (+6.3%)

$584,200 + $499,100

$1,083,300

2019

$11,276 (+10.8%)

$616,700 + $384,700

$1,001,400

2018

$10,178 (−1.1%)

$454,400 + $384,700

$839,100

2017

$10,294 (+2.2%)

$434,900 + $384,700

$819,600

2016

$10,075 (+4.4%)

$402,400 + $384,700

$787,100

2015

$9,654 (−0.7%)

$337,500 + $375,000

$712,500

2014

$9,718 (+3.6%)

$329,700 + $375,000

$704,700

2013

$9,380 (+3.0%)

$314,200 + $375,000

$689,200

2012

$9,104 (+10.1%)

$285,600 + $380,900

$666,500

2011

$8,271 (+2.5%)

$285,600 + $380,900

$666,500

2010

$8,071 (+1.5%)

$285,600 + $380,900

$666,500

2009

$7,948

$279,100 + $387,700

$666,800

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

2,544

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1969195S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 378
Length: 21
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 30
Length: 6
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 420
Length: 21
Width: 20
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Wet Bar,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Country Kitchen,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 12X9
Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
Interior Features: Pantry, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Entry Hall, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,769
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Lake

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,981
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Knob & Tube Wiring

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Brantwood and Kensington Park
UnparsedAddress: 21 Kensington Rd, Arlington MA 02476

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,544
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1969195S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Arlington, MA • 02476

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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

$1.71M – $2.07M

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Data from public records.

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50 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,411,075

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,693
1 Kensington Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3274 Sq. Ft.	$1,877,141

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,676,806
7 Kensington Road, Arlington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$1,783,143

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