Looking for a home in close proximity to Boston that offers single-family living in a condo-dominated market? This charming 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Colonial with abundant natural light and an open floor plan welcomes you! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in close proximity to local parks, major highways, and several downtown areas, you’ll enjoy the multi-tiered private back yard with mature plantings, and a long list of major updates recently completed by the current owner. Key improvements include: refinished hardwood floors; fresh paint; new roof; new gutters; new expanded 2-car driveway, retaining walls, and walkways; new furnace; new basement sump pump and dehumidifier. The owned solar panels come with an electric credit, providing efficiency and long-term savings. This property offers entry into desirable Arlington without the monthly condo fees, with boundless opportunity to update and make it yours over time!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
3,846 sq ftLot Size
$715Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Theresa Colarusso• Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
Bought with John Takvorian• Leading Edge Real Estate
Est. $2,893 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 27 Governor Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73526271
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
$762,000
$715/sq ft
Jun 16, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2026
Contingent
—
May 28, 2026
Listed
$739,000
$693/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1996
Sold
$140,000
$131/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$73,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,327 (+0.7%)
$439,000 + $247,700
$686,700
2025
$7,276 (+4.7%)
$439,000 + $236,600
$675,600
2024
$6,951 (+4.3%)
$433,600 + $222,800
$656,400
2023
$6,665 (+4.3%)
$390,800 + $203,800
$594,600
2022
$6,391 (+1.7%)
$374,700 + $184,900
$559,600
2021
$6,282 (+2.5%)
$374,700 + $179,300
$554,000
2020
$6,128 (−0.5%)
$374,700 + $179,400
$554,100
2019
$6,160 (+12.7%)
$380,100 + $167,000
$547,100
2018
$5,467 (+2.7%)
$283,700 + $167,000
$450,700
2017
$5,325 (+0.7%)
$257,000 + $167,000
$424,000
2016
$5,289 (+6.6%)
$246,200 + $167,000
$413,200
2015
$4,963 (+1.2%)
$208,800 + $157,500
$366,300
2014
$4,904 (+4.2%)
$198,100 + $157,500
$355,600
2013
$4,708 (+3.9%)
$188,400 + $157,500
$345,900
2012
$4,531 (+10.1%)
$171,300 + $160,400
$331,700
2011
$4,116 (+2.5%)
$171,300 + $160,400
$331,700
2010
$4,017 (+3.3%)
$171,300 + $160,400
$331,700
2009
$3,889
$171,400 + $154,900
$326,300
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,066
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3394032S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Gas permit application
Replace a gas-fired steam boiler.
Gas
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Install a cross connection on a replacement gas-fired steam boiler.
Plumbing
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.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Power Production Annual: 2471
Power Production Annual Status: A
Power Production Size: 2.5
Power Production Type: A
Power Production Year Install: 2012
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hemlock St to Governor Rd
UnparsedAddress: 27 Governor Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,066
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3394032S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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Local insights from Redfin agents
Arlington's location paired with its diverse housing stock of houses and condos has made it a desirable extension of the ever-popular Cambridge market. It is no longer a "backup" town, and has the convenience of what used to be called a "streetcar...
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, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% 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 • 02474
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Arlington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.5 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$843,000 – $1.02M
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