Welcome to 22 Bates Rd—a beautifully updated 1930s center-entrance Colonial in East Arlington. The sunlit grand living room features a cozy fireplace and an adjoining study. The renovated kitchen boasts sleek white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing into an open-concept dining area. Enjoy the spacious backyard oasis with a flagstone patio, perfect for summer barbecues and gardening. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, another updated full bathroom, and a versatile bonus room provide ample space. The walk-up attic offers potential for expansion or storage. Additional highlights include a detached garage with extra parking and a full basement with laundry facilities. Located just a short walk from Capitol Square’s shops, restaurants, and the Minuteman Bikeway, with easy access to public transit, Cambridge, and Boston. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a classic home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,001 sq ftLot Size
$818Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Elite Team• Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLC
Bought with Success Team - Flow Realty• Flow Realty, Inc.
Rare EAST ARLINGTON 1930's center entrance Colonial, owned and much loved by the same family for many decades! Entertain in sun filled grand living room complete with wood burning fireplace and a cozy den off the back, or have friends for dinner in your fabulous dining room with built in corner cabinet. The neat and clean kitchen (with adjacent half bath) is just waiting for your ideas, and overlooks a huge and lovely back yard with flagstone patio - perfect for your summer bbq's, gardening, or play! Head upstairs to find a spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet AND master bath, two good sized bedrooms and another full bath, as well as an extra perfect room for a home office. The biggest surprise of all is the walkup attic - all kinds of potential! Detached garage with lots of extra parking. Location is superb - short walk to all the eclectic restaurants, shops, and the theater of Capitol Square, as well as easy access to both the buses of Mass Ave and the Minuteman Bikeway.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1984
Sold
$138,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,304 (+8.3%)
$592,800 + $456,800
$1,049,600
2024
$10,439 (+9.9%)
$564,300 + $421,400
$985,700
2023
$9,502 (+3.0%)
$473,100 + $374,500
$847,600
2022
$9,221 (+1.9%)
$456,000 + $351,400
$807,400
2021
$9,046 (+2.5%)
$456,000 + $341,700
$797,700
2020
$8,823 (+5.1%)
$456,000 + $341,700
$797,700
2019
$8,397 (+12.6%)
$484,500 + $261,200
$745,700
2018
$7,455 (+5.2%)
$353,400 + $261,200
$614,600
2017
$7,085 (+6.8%)
$307,800 + $256,300
$564,100
2016
$6,637 (−2.6%)
$262,200 + $256,300
$518,500
2015
$6,814 (+8.1%)
$256,500 + $246,400
$502,900
2014
$6,306 (+3.6%)
$210,900 + $246,400
$457,300
2013
$6,084 (+2.1%)
$200,600 + $246,400
$447,000
2012
$5,957 (+10.1%)
$182,400 + $253,700
$436,100
2011
$5,412 (+2.5%)
$182,400 + $253,700
$436,100
2010
$5,281 (+4.4%)
$182,400 + $253,700
$436,100
2009
$5,058
$189,500 + $234,800
$424,300
Tax history for 22 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,304 (+8.3%)
$592,800 + $456,800
$1,049,600
2024
$10,439 (+9.9%)
$564,300 + $421,400
$985,700
2023
$9,502 (+3.0%)
$473,100 + $374,500
$847,600
2022
$9,221 (+1.9%)
$456,000 + $351,400
$807,400
2021
$9,046 (+2.5%)
$456,000 + $341,700
$797,700
2020
$8,823 (+5.1%)
$456,000 + $341,700
$797,700
2019
$8,397 (+12.6%)
$484,500 + $261,200
$745,700
2018
$7,455 (+5.2%)
$353,400 + $261,200
$614,600
2017
$7,085 (+6.8%)
$307,800 + $256,300
$564,100
2016
$6,637 (−2.6%)
$262,200 + $256,300
$518,500
2015
$6,814 (+8.1%)
$256,500 + $246,400
$502,900
2014
$6,306 (+3.6%)
$210,900 + $246,400
$457,300
2013
$6,084 (+2.1%)
$200,600 + $246,400
$447,000
2012
$5,957 (+10.1%)
$182,400 + $253,700
$436,100
2011
$5,412 (+2.5%)
$182,400 + $253,700
$436,100
2010
$5,281 (+4.4%)
$182,400 + $253,700
$436,100
2009
$5,058
$189,500 + $234,800
$424,300
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,688
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3227116S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Aug 8, 2025 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Perform a remodel of a bathroom.
Bathroom
Plumbing
Aug 8, 2025 • Active
Gas permit application
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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