Perfect Cape-style home in Arlington Heights, move in ready! Kitchen & Bathroom are completely renovated, with all new plumbing throughout in 2018. Kitchen features butcher block and quartz countertops with black GE appliances. The basement has been converted into a second living area / work out space with a second full bath. Brand new composite decking and railing installed last year, new patio with fresh pavers! New washer/dryer. Plumbing was built with an option to install a third bathroom on the second floor. Large corner lot with a spacious tree-lined backyard, just blocks from McClennen Park and Whipple Hill conservation area. 10 min to downtown Arlington and Belmont with shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$803Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Abby Reid• Century 21 Cityside
Bought with Lynne Lowenstein• Advisors Living - Arlington
This picture perfect cape has a little bit of everything you are looking for. This meticulously maintained home has been lovingly cared for over the years and has many recent improvements including renovated kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and granite counters, central air conditioning, double paned windows and newer roof. Offering gleaming hardwood floors, a wood burning fire place, quaint dining room, eat-in-kitchen, and 3 spacious bedrooms. Perfectly situated to allow lots of natural light to stream in. The lower level is perfect for a play room, home office or work out space. If you are looking for outdoor space, this oversized lot offers lots of green space, a lovely deck and a patio area! Come fall in love and make this your new home!
Public Records
Aug 31, 1977
Sold
$43,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,369 (+21.6%)
$601,800 + $268,100
$869,900
2024
$7,702 (+2.7%)
$579,200 + $148,100
$727,300
2023
$7,502 (+1.1%)
$541,600 + $127,600
$669,200
2022
$7,418 (+3.8%)
$526,500 + $123,100
$649,600
2021
$7,148 (+2.5%)
$526,500 + $103,800
$630,300
2020
$6,973 (−9.3%)
$526,500 + $104,000
$630,500
2019
$7,691 (+13.0%)
$519,000 + $164,000
$683,000
2018
$6,809 (+0.6%)
$398,700 + $162,600
$561,300
2017
$6,766 (+3.9%)
$376,100 + $162,600
$538,700
2016
$6,510 (+0.9%)
$346,000 + $162,600
$508,600
2015
$6,450 (+3.8%)
$323,400 + $152,600
$476,000
2014
$6,212 (+1.3%)
$297,900 + $152,600
$450,500
2013
$6,131 (+12.0%)
$297,900 + $152,600
$450,500
2012
$5,474 (+10.1%)
$248,200 + $152,500
$400,700
2011
$4,973 (+2.5%)
$248,200 + $152,500
$400,700
2010
$4,852 (+3.1%)
$248,200 + $152,500
$400,700
2009
$4,705
$248,100 + $146,600
$394,700
Tax history for 26 Heard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,369 (+21.6%)
$601,800 + $268,100
$869,900
2024
$7,702 (+2.7%)
$579,200 + $148,100
$727,300
2023
$7,502 (+1.1%)
$541,600 + $127,600
$669,200
2022
$7,418 (+3.8%)
$526,500 + $123,100
$649,600
2021
$7,148 (+2.5%)
$526,500 + $103,800
$630,300
2020
$6,973 (−9.3%)
$526,500 + $104,000
$630,500
2019
$7,691 (+13.0%)
$519,000 + $164,000
$683,000
2018
$6,809 (+0.6%)
$398,700 + $162,600
$561,300
2017
$6,766 (+3.9%)
$376,100 + $162,600
$538,700
2016
$6,510 (+0.9%)
$346,000 + $162,600
$508,600
2015
$6,450 (+3.8%)
$323,400 + $152,600
$476,000
2014
$6,212 (+1.3%)
$297,900 + $152,600
$450,500
2013
$6,131 (+12.0%)
$297,900 + $152,600
$450,500
2012
$5,474 (+10.1%)
$248,200 + $152,500
$400,700
2011
$4,973 (+2.5%)
$248,200 + $152,500
$400,700
2010
$4,852 (+3.1%)
$248,200 + $152,500
$400,700
2009
$4,705
$248,100 + $146,600
$394,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer Street to Wright Street to Heard Street
UnparsedAddress: 26 Heard Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3623665S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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