Located in a highly desirable Dallin School neighborhood, this renovated charming Cape style home is move-in ready! The 1st floor features a newly renovated kitchen with beautiful granite countertop and white cabinets, open-concept dining room, bright living room w/fireplace and w/built in bookcases, and a spacious bedroom with a convenient half bath. The 2nd floor has 2 spacious bedrooms and a newly renovated full bath. A bonus room in the lower level with a fireplace is great for a family room/ playroom/office. The unfinished area has so much potential, and it has a door leading to the ground level. Large rear deck overlooking a fenced-in, level backyard provides private outdoor space. Updates include gas heating system (2007), young roof (2013), renovated kitchen and bathroom (2019), fresh paint inside and deck (2022), updated electric service, full insulation and new lighting. Easy access to public transportation, highway, bike trails and minutes away from Alewife.
You will love this charming home with tremendous curb appeal in great Dallin School neighborhood! Absolutely meticulous, this brick Cape has been lovingly cared for by the same family for the last 75 years. Charming and elegant, this special home features all original mouldings, wood doors with period hardware, and gleaming hardwood floors. 1st floor has living room w/ built-in bookcases surrounding the working wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room that is entered through lovely arched doorway, eat-in kitchen, large 1st floor bedroom and convenient half bath. Walk-out to spectacular rear deck overlooking large, level rear yard. 2nd floor has 2 add'l bedrooms and full bath, and there is a wonderful bonus room with fireplace in the basement with knotty pine walls and a flagstone floor. Updates include gas heating system ('07), new roof ('13), and updated electric service. Catch the bus to Alewife T steps from the front door. Nothing to do, but move in!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,813 (+8.1%)
$489,800 + $328,500
$818,300
2024
$8,155 (+4.6%)
$471,400 + $298,700
$770,100
2023
$7,795 (+1.6%)
$440,800 + $254,600
$695,400
2022
$7,671 (+2.0%)
$428,500 + $243,200
$671,700
2021
$7,524 (+2.5%)
$428,500 + $235,000
$663,500
2020
$7,337 (+4.8%)
$428,500 + $234,900
$663,400
2019
$7,003 (+10.9%)
$422,400 + $199,500
$621,900
2018
$6,314 (+0.1%)
$324,500 + $196,000
$520,500
2017
$6,306 (+3.2%)
$306,100 + $196,000
$502,100
2016
$6,113 (+0.8%)
$281,600 + $196,000
$477,600
2015
$6,062 (+3.1%)
$263,300 + $184,100
$447,400
2014
$5,881 (+1.3%)
$242,400 + $184,100
$426,500
2013
$5,805 (+5.4%)
$242,400 + $184,100
$426,500
2012
$5,510 (+10.1%)
$202,000 + $201,400
$403,400
2011
$5,006 (+2.5%)
$202,000 + $201,400
$403,400
2010
$4,885 (+5.0%)
$202,000 + $201,400
$403,400
2009
$4,652
$201,900 + $188,400
$390,300
Tax history for 355 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,813 (+8.1%)
$489,800 + $328,500
$818,300
2024
$8,155 (+4.6%)
$471,400 + $298,700
$770,100
2023
$7,795 (+1.6%)
$440,800 + $254,600
$695,400
2022
$7,671 (+2.0%)
$428,500 + $243,200
$671,700
2021
$7,524 (+2.5%)
$428,500 + $235,000
$663,500
2020
$7,337 (+4.8%)
$428,500 + $234,900
$663,400
2019
$7,003 (+10.9%)
$422,400 + $199,500
$621,900
2018
$6,314 (+0.1%)
$324,500 + $196,000
$520,500
2017
$6,306 (+3.2%)
$306,100 + $196,000
$502,100
2016
$6,113 (+0.8%)
$281,600 + $196,000
$477,600
2015
$6,062 (+3.1%)
$263,300 + $184,100
$447,400
2014
$5,881 (+1.3%)
$242,400 + $184,100
$426,500
2013
$5,805 (+5.4%)
$242,400 + $184,100
$426,500
2012
$5,510 (+10.1%)
$202,000 + $201,400
$403,400
2011
$5,006 (+2.5%)
$202,000 + $201,400
$403,400
2010
$4,885 (+5.0%)
$202,000 + $201,400
$403,400
2009
$4,652
$201,900 + $188,400
$390,300
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3220733S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street, Tandem
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 355 Appleton St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,650
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3220733S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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