Had an accepted offer. Open house canceled today (10/17) . Welcome to 21 Maple Street, where classic Arlington character meets beautifully updated modern living in an exceptional Arlington Center location. This spacious single-family home features gleaming hardwood floors, generous living and dining spaces, and a beautifully renovated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, and a center island. Updated baths, central air, in-home laundry, and thoughtful improvements throughout make the home comfortable and move-in ready. The expansive third floor provides wonderful flexibility for an additional family room, home office, or a 4th bedroom. Outside, enjoy a welcoming front porch, landscaped yard, patio area, and ample off-street parking—Just moments from Robbins Library, Arlington Town Hall, restaurants, cafés, shops, parks, public transportation, and the Minuteman Bikeway, this home offers the space and privacy of a single-family residence with the convenience of a truly walkable location. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Arlington Center.
Arlington Center Historic District, located between Massachusetts Avenue and the Minuteman Bikeway, is a historic and walkable Arlington neighborhood with a village-style downtown and a strong civic core. The character concentrates around the Massachusetts Avenue corridor near Arlington Town Hall, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small specialty shops line the sidewalks. Architectural cues come through in preserved 19th-century commercial blocks and classic New England civic buildings. The Regent Theatre anchors the calendar with live performances and film. Arlington Center for the Arts adds gallery shows and classes in a landmark building. Spy Pond and nearby paths shape a daily rhythm of waterfront views and bike commutes.
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, a pool, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, stables, golf, a medical facility, a laundromat, a bike path, a conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, a marina, private and public schools, a T station, and a university.
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Unique opportunity to own a truly distinctive property located in the Pleasant Street Historic District and in the heart of Arlington Center. This antique style home was constructed circa 1870 and has been owned and occupied by the Theosophical Society for 3 decades. The property overlooks the picturesque Whittemore Robbins House its gardens and The Robbins Library. Offering 8 plus rooms and 3 floors of living space the house will require updating and can reestablish itself as a grand home providing years of enjoyment and future memories. There is a private patio and expansive parking area with a detached garage that has been refurbished as a terrific artist studio or home office. The opportunities are endless.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,901 (+1.8%)
$746,200 + $462,900
$1,209,100
2025
$12,674 (+7.9%)
$707,600 + $469,200
$1,176,800
2024
$11,746 (+3.5%)
$681,900 + $427,300
$1,109,200
2023
$11,349
$624,000 + $388,400
$1,012,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,205
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,205
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2326132S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
R1
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
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