Located in the highly desirable Jason Heights neighborhood, just around the corner from the entrance to Menotomy Rocks Park, this classic C.E. Colonial w/ its slate roof will appeal to buyers looking to blend the charm and character of the 1930's w/ the modern amenities of today. First floor has a gracious front to back living room w/ beautiful woodwork including a beamed ceiling, built-in bookshelves w/ a window seat in between, gleaming hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace & an adjacent sunroom. Formal dining room has a built-in china cabinet, & there is a new kitchen w/ honed granite countertops, JennAir stainless appliances, tile floor, & half bath. Second floor has 3 bedrooms, including master w/ en-suite 3/4 bath & sitting room; newer steam family bath, walk up attic, & small office alcove, new A/C, Exterior has been recently painted & a new deck was added to the back. The 2 car garage has a separate attached htd studio space. Easy access to Route 2, Alewife & Arlington Ctr.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
9,310 sq ftLot Size
$887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynne Lowenstein• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
Bought with ResCo Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Charming c.1930 Colonial in heart of Jason Heights! Features include FP livrm, beam ceil, nat wdwk, built in bookcases, window seats, double french doors, formal dinrm w/china cab, hdwd flrs, 1st flr sunrm, 2nd flr office, master bdrm suite w/bath, guest alcove, walk up attic, 2 car gar w/sep studio space, sprinkler system, perennial gardens 15,334 s.f. lot includes extra lot of 6,199 s.f. assessed @ $53,300 w/taxes of $662 w/possible development potential.nr Menotomy Rks Pk. A Gem!
Public Records
Oct 5, 2011
Sold
$1,235,000
$574/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 2008
Sold
$920,000
$428/sq ft
MLS PIN #70746396
Jul 28, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 25, 2008
Sold
$920,000
$428/sq ft
Apr 29, 2008
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2008
Listed
$910,000
$423/sq ft
Gardener's dream! This elegant 9 rm house has been lovingly maintained with great attention to detail. Beautiful wooded grounds, perennial gardens and tall trees abound. Fireplaced living room, exquisite decor and woodwork throughout. Master en-suite plus 2 other bedrooms. 162 SF heated Artist's Studio adjacent to 2 car garage. Walk to Menotomy Rocks Park. *15,334 sq ft lot includes extra lot of 6199 sq ft assessed $52,100. Showings begin 4/19 at Open House 1-3pm......Open .. Sunday 4/20 1-3
Public Records
Dec 1, 1984
Sold
$212,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,362 (+4.0%)
$811,200 + $996,800
$1,808,000
2025
$18,621 (+8.1%)
$769,200 + $959,800
$1,729,000
2024
$17,219 (+6.4%)
$741,300 + $884,700
$1,626,000
2023
$16,178 (+6.8%)
$678,300 + $764,900
$1,443,200
2022
$15,152 (+2.2%)
$629,400 + $697,400
$1,326,800
2021
$14,820 (+2.6%)
$629,400 + $677,500
$1,306,900
2020
$14,443 (+8.4%)
$629,400 + $676,500
$1,305,900
2019
$13,326 (+8.9%)
$664,300 + $519,200
$1,183,500
2018
$12,236 (−1.3%)
$489,500 + $519,200
$1,008,700
2017
$12,394 (+1.7%)
$468,500 + $518,300
$986,800
2016
$12,184 (+4.3%)
$433,600 + $518,300
$951,900
2015
$11,680 (−0.5%)
$363,600 + $498,400
$862,000
2014
$11,735 (+3.3%)
$352,600 + $498,400
$851,000
2013
$11,355 (+4.1%)
$335,900 + $498,400
$834,300
2012
$10,909 (+10.1%)
$305,400 + $493,200
$798,600
2011
$9,911 (+2.5%)
$305,400 + $493,200
$798,600
2010
$9,671 (+6.0%)
$305,400 + $493,200
$798,600
2009
$9,122
$298,400 + $466,900
$765,300
Tax history for 32 Kensington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,362 (+4.0%)
$811,200 + $996,800
$1,808,000
2025
$18,621 (+8.1%)
$769,200 + $959,800
$1,729,000
2024
$17,219 (+6.4%)
$741,300 + $884,700
$1,626,000
2023
$16,178 (+6.8%)
$678,300 + $764,900
$1,443,200
2022
$15,152 (+2.2%)
$629,400 + $697,400
$1,326,800
2021
$14,820 (+2.6%)
$629,400 + $677,500
$1,306,900
2020
$14,443 (+8.4%)
$629,400 + $676,500
$1,305,900
2019
$13,326 (+8.9%)
$664,300 + $519,200
$1,183,500
2018
$12,236 (−1.3%)
$489,500 + $519,200
$1,008,700
2017
$12,394 (+1.7%)
$468,500 + $518,300
$986,800
2016
$12,184 (+4.3%)
$433,600 + $518,300
$951,900
2015
$11,680 (−0.5%)
$363,600 + $498,400
$862,000
2014
$11,735 (+3.3%)
$352,600 + $498,400
$851,000
2013
$11,355 (+4.1%)
$335,900 + $498,400
$834,300
2012
$10,909 (+10.1%)
$305,400 + $493,200
$798,600
2011
$9,911 (+2.5%)
$305,400 + $493,200
$798,600
2010
$9,671 (+6.0%)
$305,400 + $493,200
$798,600
2009
$9,122
$298,400 + $466,900
$765,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,260
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3047707S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,355
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Jason Street to Brantwood Road to Kensington Road
UnparsedAddress: 32 Kensington Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3047707S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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