METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND OFFERING AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARM AND CHARACTER THIS HOME HAS NUMEROUS RENOVATIONS AND REFLECTS TRUE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! FILLED WITH BRIGHT SUNSHINE AND LOTS OF NATURAL WOODWORK, YOU'LL LOVE ALL OF THE WONDERFUL FEATURES INCLUDING LARGE KITCHEN, PRIVATE DECK AND REAR YARD. THERE ARE 3 BEDROOMS AND 1 1/2 BATHROOMS IN THIS HOME WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS AND TERRIFIC FIREPLACE. STEPS TO BUS STOP, MASS AVENUE AND THE NEWLY REBUILT DALLIN SCHOOL.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$706Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Bought with Stephen McKenna• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND OFFERING AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARM AND CHARACTER THIS HOME HAS NUMEROUS RENOVATIONS AND REFLECTS TRUE PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! FILLED WITH BRIGHT SUNSHINE AND LOTS OF NATURAL WOODWORK, YOU'LL LOVE ALL OF THE WONDERFUL FEATURES INCLUDING LARGE KITCHEN, PRIVATE DECK AND REAR YARD. THERE ARE 3 BEDROOMS AND 1 1/2 BATHROOMS IN THIS HOME WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS AND TERRIFIC FIREPLACE. STEPS TO BUS STOP, MASS AVENUE AND THE NEWLY REBUILT DALLIN SCHOOL.
Public Records
Mar 1, 2002
Sold
$366,000
$263/sq ft
MLS PIN #50291876
Aug 18, 1995
Sold
$204,000
$147/sq ft
Jul 7, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 1995
Listed
$212,900
$153/sq ft
CHARMING ENGLISH COLONIAL LOCATED NEAR DALLIN SCHOOL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & RT 2. UPDATED CHERRY KITCHEN, LIVING RM W/FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING RM, NATURAL WOOD- WORK, HWD FLOORS, AND PRIVATE YARD MAKES THIS HOME A VERY SPECIAL
Public Records
May 20, 1988
Sold
$208,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,651 (+4.9%)
$455,100 + $441,000
$896,100
2024
$9,197 (+4.8%)
$455,100 + $413,400
$868,500
2023
$8,779 (+5.0%)
$405,100 + $378,000
$783,100
2022
$8,364 (+2.1%)
$388,500 + $343,900
$732,400
2021
$8,192 (+2.5%)
$388,500 + $333,900
$722,400
2020
$7,991 (+9.5%)
$388,500 + $334,000
$722,500
2019
$7,300 (+2.5%)
$388,500 + $259,800
$648,300
2018
$7,124 (+1.4%)
$327,500 + $259,800
$587,300
2017
$7,027 (+6.6%)
$299,700 + $259,800
$559,500
2016
$6,593 (+2.3%)
$255,300 + $259,800
$515,100
2015
$6,444 (+1.8%)
$222,000 + $253,600
$475,600
2014
$6,330 (+3.6%)
$205,400 + $253,600
$459,000
2013
$6,111 (+1.9%)
$195,400 + $253,600
$449,000
2012
$5,998 (+10.1%)
$177,600 + $261,500
$439,100
2011
$5,449 (+2.5%)
$177,600 + $261,500
$439,100
2010
$5,318 (+6.2%)
$177,600 + $261,500
$439,100
2009
$5,006
$179,300 + $240,700
$420,000
Tax history for 279 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,651 (+4.9%)
$455,100 + $441,000
$896,100
2024
$9,197 (+4.8%)
$455,100 + $413,400
$868,500
2023
$8,779 (+5.0%)
$405,100 + $378,000
$783,100
2022
$8,364 (+2.1%)
$388,500 + $343,900
$732,400
2021
$8,192 (+2.5%)
$388,500 + $333,900
$722,400
2020
$7,991 (+9.5%)
$388,500 + $334,000
$722,500
2019
$7,300 (+2.5%)
$388,500 + $259,800
$648,300
2018
$7,124 (+1.4%)
$327,500 + $259,800
$587,300
2017
$7,027 (+6.6%)
$299,700 + $259,800
$559,500
2016
$6,593 (+2.3%)
$255,300 + $259,800
$515,100
2015
$6,444 (+1.8%)
$222,000 + $253,600
$475,600
2014
$6,330 (+3.6%)
$205,400 + $253,600
$459,000
2013
$6,111 (+1.9%)
$195,400 + $253,600
$449,000
2012
$5,998 (+10.1%)
$177,600 + $261,500
$439,100
2011
$5,449 (+2.5%)
$177,600 + $261,500
$439,100
2010
$5,318 (+6.2%)
$177,600 + $261,500
$439,100
2009
$5,006
$179,300 + $240,700
$420,000
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3158209S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
May 28, 2025 • Final
Gas permit application
Replace the steam boiler in a residential building.
Gas
May 28, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Replace the steam boiler in a residential building.
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 11
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 77
Length: 7
Width: 11
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,392
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,605
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: NEAR ELY ROAD
UnparsedAddress: 279 Appleton St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,422
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3158209S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% 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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Arlington, MA • 02476
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$934,000 – $1.13M
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