Google street view image for 38 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

Off Market Jun 1989 for $84K

$1,338,523

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $532/mo

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2,965

sq ft

38 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

38 Columbia Rd is a 2,965 square foot house on a 8,729 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 27, 1989 for $84,000. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,338,523.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

8,729 sq ftLot Size

$451Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,338,523

$1.3M since sold in June 1989$29K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,200,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,730 sq ft
119 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,000,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,017 sq ft
11 Rockland Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$1,215,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,183 sq ft
30 Hartford Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,475,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,002 sq ft
163 Woodside Ln, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,125,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,870 sq ft
72 Crosby St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,760,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
15 College Ave, Arlington, MA 02474

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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$75K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,619,000
4 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
323 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
HOT HOME
$1,099,000
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
31-33 Pondview Rd #31, Arlington, MA 02474
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
3 beds3 baths1,716 sq ft
83 Palmer St #83, Arlington, MA 02474
$1,250,000
4 beds2 baths2,404 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,685 (+7.9%)

$586,400 + $591,400

$1,177,800

2024

$11,760 (+0.7%)

$545,500 + $565,000

$1,110,500

2023

$11,673 (+8.1%)

$525,000 + $516,300

$1,041,300

2022

$10,796 (+2.2%)

$477,300 + $468,100

$945,400

2021

$10,560 (+2.5%)

$477,300 + $453,900

$931,200

2020

$10,299 (+14.3%)

$477,300 + $453,900

$931,200

2019

$9,008 (−7.2%)

$443,200 + $356,800

$800,000

2018

$9,704 (+3.7%)

$443,200 + $356,800

$800,000

2017

$9,362 (+2.8%)

$388,600 + $356,800

$745,400

2016

$9,106 (+0.8%)

$354,600 + $356,800

$711,400

2015

$9,031 (+0.8%)

$313,600 + $352,900

$666,500

2014

$8,957 (+3.6%)

$296,600 + $352,900

$649,500

2013

$8,645 (+5.2%)

$282,300 + $352,900

$635,200

2012

$8,221 (+10.1%)

$245,500 + $356,300

$601,800

2011

$7,468 (+2.5%)

$245,500 + $356,300

$601,800

2010

$7,288 (+1.6%)

$245,500 + $356,300

$601,800

2009

$7,171

$245,500 + $356,100

$601,600

Tax history for 38 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,685 (+7.9%)

$586,400 + $591,400

$1,177,800

2024

$11,760 (+0.7%)

$545,500 + $565,000

$1,110,500

2023

$11,673 (+8.1%)

$525,000 + $516,300

$1,041,300

2022

$10,796 (+2.2%)

$477,300 + $468,100

$945,400

2021

$10,560 (+2.5%)

$477,300 + $453,900

$931,200

2020

$10,299 (+14.3%)

$477,300 + $453,900

$931,200

2019

$9,008 (−7.2%)

$443,200 + $356,800

$800,000

2018

$9,704 (+3.7%)

$443,200 + $356,800

$800,000

2017

$9,362 (+2.8%)

$388,600 + $356,800

$745,400

2016

$9,106 (+0.8%)

$354,600 + $356,800

$711,400

2015

$9,031 (+0.8%)

$313,600 + $352,900

$666,500

2014

$8,957 (+3.6%)

$296,600 + $352,900

$649,500

2013

$8,645 (+5.2%)

$282,300 + $352,900

$635,200

2012

$8,221 (+10.1%)

$245,500 + $356,300

$601,800

2011

$7,468 (+2.5%)

$245,500 + $356,300

$601,800

2010

$7,288 (+1.6%)

$245,500 + $356,300

$601,800

2009

$7,171

$245,500 + $356,100

$601,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,182

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,965
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,222
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.2
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,965
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,729 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Middlesex County
APN: 723562S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 22, 2021

Around this home

Schools

Bishop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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Historical weather

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.29M – $1.57M

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Home values near 38 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3609 Sq. Ft.	$2,134,206
40 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,328,308

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2549 Sq. Ft.	$1,480,909
36 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$1,181,475

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2993 Sq. Ft.	$1,508,722
34 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,051

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