Not your average Colonial! This newly renovated East Arl home is more than it appears with 4+ bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Beautiful open 1st flr living area with fireplaced living room, large dining room & gourmet kitchen. Mudroom, large office with access to garage & laundry. 2nd floor Master Suite plus 3 huge bedrooms. Additional features include lower level family room w/ FP, large walk up attic, 1 car garage, new systems & central AC. Short walk to Capitol Theatre, Bike Path & Arl Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joanne McDonnell• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge
Bought with Peggy Fichera• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
SHORT SALE E.Arlington, Spac 8rm, 5br, 2ba Colonial w/1 car gar, frplc LR, DR, 5th br/office, EIK & full ba on 1st flr, 4 lg bdrms w/lg closets & full ba on 2nd flr, full wlk-up strs to full unfin attic w/7' head rm, frplc FR, exer rm, lndry rm & work shop in bsmt, lg 40x20 yd, roof (2003). Walk to T & Mass Ave's fabulous restaurants & shops. Close to Center, High School, Minuteman bike pth, Spy Pond & Alewife T. Pipe broke,water damage,rehab loan or cash financing only
MLS PIN #30734245
Nov 6, 2003
Sold
$499,000
$217/sq ft
Aug 20, 2003
Listing Removed
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Jun 13, 2003
Listed
$499,000
$217/sq ft
ROOMY COLONIAL IN THE HEART OF EAST ARLINGTON. WALK TO THEATRE, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND TRANSPORTATION. THIS HOUSE HAS PLENTY OF ROOM AND A NICE FENCED BACK YARD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,121 (+8.7%)
$592,800 + $811,200
$1,404,000
2024
$13,908 (+7.1%)
$564,300 + $749,000
$1,313,300
2023
$12,990 (+5.3%)
$473,100 + $685,700
$1,158,800
2022
$12,334 (+2.4%)
$456,000 + $624,000
$1,080,000
2021
$12,042 (+2.5%)
$456,000 + $605,900
$1,061,900
2020
$11,745 (+10.9%)
$456,000 + $605,900
$1,061,900
2019
$10,589 (+7.9%)
$484,500 + $455,900
$940,400
2018
$9,817 (+1.9%)
$353,400 + $455,900
$809,300
2017
$9,630 (+4.3%)
$307,800 + $458,900
$766,700
2016
$9,230 (−2.3%)
$262,200 + $458,900
$721,100
2015
$9,450 (+5.1%)
$256,500 + $440,900
$697,400
2014
$8,988 (+2.9%)
$210,900 + $440,900
$651,800
2013
$8,731 (+9.0%)
$200,600 + $440,900
$641,500
2012
$8,010 (+10.1%)
$182,400 + $404,000
$586,400
2011
$7,277 (+29.6%)
$182,400 + $404,000
$586,400
2010
$5,615 (+3.6%)
$182,400 + $281,300
$463,700
2009
$5,420
$189,500 + $265,200
$454,700
Tax history for 34 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,121 (+8.7%)
$592,800 + $811,200
$1,404,000
2024
$13,908 (+7.1%)
$564,300 + $749,000
$1,313,300
2023
$12,990 (+5.3%)
$473,100 + $685,700
$1,158,800
2022
$12,334 (+2.4%)
$456,000 + $624,000
$1,080,000
2021
$12,042 (+2.5%)
$456,000 + $605,900
$1,061,900
2020
$11,745 (+10.9%)
$456,000 + $605,900
$1,061,900
2019
$10,589 (+7.9%)
$484,500 + $455,900
$940,400
2018
$9,817 (+1.9%)
$353,400 + $455,900
$809,300
2017
$9,630 (+4.3%)
$307,800 + $458,900
$766,700
2016
$9,230 (−2.3%)
$262,200 + $458,900
$721,100
2015
$9,450 (+5.1%)
$256,500 + $440,900
$697,400
2014
$8,988 (+2.9%)
$210,900 + $440,900
$651,800
2013
$8,731 (+9.0%)
$200,600 + $440,900
$641,500
2012
$8,010 (+10.1%)
$182,400 + $404,000
$586,400
2011
$7,277 (+29.6%)
$182,400 + $404,000
$586,400
2010
$5,615 (+3.6%)
$182,400 + $281,300
$463,700
2009
$5,420
$189,500 + $265,200
$454,700
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
2,961
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3152577S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 238
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 171
Length: 9
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet
Family Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 11
Width: 22
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Office Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,302
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,420
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Mass Ave in East Arlington
UnparsedAddress: 34 Bates Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,961
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3152577S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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