Rare East Arlington Colonial in pristine condition! From your first step into the inviting foyer with its herringbone tile and custom drop station, the superior attention to detail is immediately apparent and carries throughout this special home. The tasteful aesthetic, warm ambience and natural light delights. A woodburning FP is the focal point in the elegant living room. The heartbeat of the home is the brand new expanded gourmet kitchen w/sleek white cabinetry, quartz counters, breakfast bar and SS appliances blended in open concept w/the family room enhanced by an expanse of windows. Imagine the memories you’ll make here-birthdays, dinner parties, to hosting holidays! Spill out onto the patio and fabulous oversized backyard for entertaining at its best! Upstairs, 3 generously sized bedrooms and newly remodeled bath! A doublewidth driveway, sprinkler system and C/A afford comfortable easy living! Truly a special offering-this home checks off every box on your dreamhome wishlist!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
6,129 sq ftLot Size
$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynne Thompson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Ronald Trapasso• Keller Williams Realty
This is the rare single family house in E. Arlington that you have been waiting for! Meticulously cared for in every way, this classic Garrison Colonial beauty has it all. Updates include brand new 200 amp electrical service, Central Air, newer roof, and all newer Harvey windows. Three zones of heat. Three large sized bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Huge basement with an extra finished recreation or play room. LOADS of storage space. Sun filled family room leads out to a gorgeous private fenced in fairytale backyard with oversized stone patio perfect entertaining. Water the lawn with the six zone sprinkler system. In the winter the wood burning fireplace adds coziness to the lovely living room and you'll enjoy your double-wide driveway leading into a HEATED garage. So convenient to Mass Ave transport and incredible access to all the best amenities that Arlington has to offer - Spy Pond, bike path, and all the eclectic shops and restaurants of Capitol Square!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,650 (+9.4%)
$628,000 + $732,300
$1,360,300
2024
$13,388 (+4.0%)
$597,800 + $666,400
$1,264,200
2023
$12,871 (+22.1%)
$501,200 + $647,000
$1,148,200
2022
$10,545 (+7.4%)
$483,000 + $440,400
$923,400
2021
$9,820 (+2.5%)
$483,000 + $383,000
$866,000
2020
$9,577 (+7.4%)
$483,000 + $382,900
$865,900
2019
$8,920 (+12.5%)
$513,200 + $279,000
$792,200
2018
$7,926 (+10.8%)
$374,400 + $279,000
$653,400
2017
$7,154 (+7.2%)
$326,100 + $243,500
$569,600
2016
$6,673 (−2.6%)
$277,800 + $243,500
$521,300
2015
$6,848 (+8.6%)
$271,700 + $233,700
$505,400
2014
$6,303 (+3.8%)
$223,400 + $233,700
$457,100
2013
$6,073 (+0.9%)
$212,500 + $233,700
$446,200
2012
$6,016 (+10.1%)
$193,200 + $247,200
$440,400
2011
$5,465 (+2.5%)
$193,200 + $247,200
$440,400
2010
$5,333 (+4.5%)
$193,200 + $247,200
$440,400
2009
$5,101
$200,800 + $227,100
$427,900
Tax history for 25 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,650 (+9.4%)
$628,000 + $732,300
$1,360,300
2024
$13,388 (+4.0%)
$597,800 + $666,400
$1,264,200
2023
$12,871 (+22.1%)
$501,200 + $647,000
$1,148,200
2022
$10,545 (+7.4%)
$483,000 + $440,400
$923,400
2021
$9,820 (+2.5%)
$483,000 + $383,000
$866,000
2020
$9,577 (+7.4%)
$483,000 + $382,900
$865,900
2019
$8,920 (+12.5%)
$513,200 + $279,000
$792,200
2018
$7,926 (+10.8%)
$374,400 + $279,000
$653,400
2017
$7,154 (+7.2%)
$326,100 + $243,500
$569,600
2016
$6,673 (−2.6%)
$277,800 + $243,500
$521,300
2015
$6,848 (+8.6%)
$271,700 + $233,700
$505,400
2014
$6,303 (+3.8%)
$223,400 + $233,700
$457,100
2013
$6,073 (+0.9%)
$212,500 + $233,700
$446,200
2012
$6,016 (+10.1%)
$193,200 + $247,200
$440,400
2011
$5,465 (+2.5%)
$193,200 + $247,200
$440,400
2010
$5,333 (+4.5%)
$193,200 + $247,200
$440,400
2009
$5,101
$200,800 + $227,100
$427,900
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,018
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1618927S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave at traffic light (between Harlow & Tufts)
UnparsedAddress: 25 Bates Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,018
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1618927S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property, Bronze Curtain Rods In Lr And Black Wrought Iron Wall Art In Fr Excluded.
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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