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About this home
With exceptional natural light, this sun-filled south-facing colonial showcases a beautifully landscaped private yard and gardens. Nestled on a charming tree-lined street in one of Arlington’s most desirable neighborhoods, this 4-bedroom home offers outstanding versatility for growing families, downsizers seeking extra space, or those needing a private office or guest suite. A first-floor bedroom and renovated full bath provide an ideal setup for multigenerational living or visiting guests. Updated eat-in kitchen with direct access to a large mahogany deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxing through the seasons. Upstairs you find an ample sized primary bedroom, two spacious additional bedrooms and a full family bath. Hardwood floors and generous closet space enhance the home's appeal. Its prime location provides easy access to Mass Ave shops and restaurants, the Minuteman Bikeway, convenient bus service to Alewife Station, and an easy commute to Boston. A rare opportunity for today’s discerning buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
6,874 sq ftLot Size
$681Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynn Findlay• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Listed by Martha Delaney• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Arlington Center, located between Massachusetts Avenue and the Minuteman Bikeway, is a civic and commercial Arlington neighborhood with a walkable town green and a classic New England streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street junction, where indie cafés, bakeries, bookstores, and small galleries line the sidewalks. The Regent Theatre anchors the cultural calendar, while Kickstand Cafe and The Book Rack give the center its everyday rhythm. Brick storefront blocks mix with clapboard Colonials and tidy multifamily homes on side streets. Spy Pond and nearby paths add water views and a breezy, outdoorsy counterpoint to the main drag.
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Market insights
31 Rockmont Rd · $1,150,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,150,000
Median sale price in this area is $919,982. (20% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood floors throughout
Closets
Sun room
Bonus room
Insulated windows
Partially finished basement
Living room fireplace
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Second bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Third bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Fourth bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom (basement)
Kitchen
Custom built cabinets
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Remodeled kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Garden
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Approximately renovated since original construction
Parking
Attached 1-car garage
One covered parking space
Two off-street open parking spaces
Parking under structure
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built originally (year from public records) and renovated
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, bike path, and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Exceptional sun light permeates this south facing Colonial with exquisite private yard and gardens. Located on a delightful tree lined street in sought after Arlington neighborhood, this 4 bedroom home offers lots of flexibility for todays growing family or offers the perfect choice for the downsizer still wanting that bit of extra room for personal space, private office or home gym. The 1st floor bedroom and full bath may be just the answer to fill the needs of the multi generational family or visits from frequent out of town guests. The great, updated kitchen with charming built-in china cabinet and dining area opens to a fantastic large deck offering lots of opportunity for entertaining in the remaining warm months ahead. The excellent closet space and hardwood floors throughout, the short walk to the shops and restaurants of Mass Ave, the Minuteman Bikeway, the Bus Transportation to Alewife Station and the quick 7 mile trip to Boston are sure to please todays savvy buyer.
MLS PIN #71472203
Mar 11, 2013
Sold
$628,000
$372/sq ft
Jan 22, 2013
Contingent
—
Jan 15, 2013
Listed
$629,000
$373/sq ft
+25
Spectacular, South facing Colonial in a highly sought after neighborhood! This 08 renovation showcases a sunsplashed living room w/fireplace, beautiful hdwd floors & a sweet heated sunporch. The high end kitchen features gorgeous cabinets w/sleek granite countertops & opens to a fantastic deck perfect for entertaining! You'll love the private yard & enchanted garden area! 2nd level boasts 3 bedrooms w/great closets + full bath! All systems have been updated - there's nothing to do but pack!
MLS PIN #70678181
Mar 31, 2008
Sold
$387,500
$230/sq ft
Jan 10, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 4, 2008
Price Changed
$395,000
$234/sq ft
Nov 15, 2007
Listed
$400,000
$237/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1976
Sold
$40,500
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,746 (+3.1%)
$557,300 + $543,500
$1,100,800
2025
$11,398 (+9.9%)
$538,500 + $519,800
$1,058,300
2024
$10,373 (+0.7%)
$500,900 + $478,600
$979,500
2023
$10,303 (+7.8%)
$482,100 + $437,000
$919,100
2022
$9,555 (+2.1%)
$438,300 + $398,400
$836,700
2021
$9,359 (+2.5%)
$438,300 + $387,000
$825,300
2020
$9,128 (+17.2%)
$438,300 + $387,000
$825,300
2019
$7,791 (−7.2%)
$407,000 + $284,900
$691,900
2018
$8,393 (+4.1%)
$407,000 + $284,900
$691,900
2017
$8,061 (+3.2%)
$356,900 + $284,900
$641,800
2016
$7,811 (+1.9%)
$325,600 + $284,600
$610,200
2015
$7,669 (+2.6%)
$288,000 + $278,000
$566,000
2014
$7,474 (+7.8%)
$272,400 + $269,600
$542,000
2013
$6,936 (+5.1%)
$259,200 + $250,400
$509,600
2012
$6,601 (+10.5%)
$225,400 + $257,800
$483,200
2011
$5,973 (+2.5%)
$225,400 + $255,900
$481,300
2010
$5,829 (−2.3%)
$225,400 + $255,900
$481,300
2009
$5,967
$225,400 + $275,200
$500,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,688
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,688
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
983324S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
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