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

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$1,205,543

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2 ba

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2,448

sq ft

38 Dorothy Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

38 Dorothy Rd is a 2,448 square foot multi-family home on a 4,356 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,205,543.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,205,543

$2,000 since August

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,350,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,352 sq ft
18-20 Parker St, Arlington, MA 02474
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 28, 2026
$1,100,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,398 sq ft
34-36 Thorndike St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,775,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,512 sq ft
69 Princeton Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,390,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
19 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$1,460,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,683 sq ft
58-60 Orvis Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 1, 2025
$1,075,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,116 sq ft
62-64 Waldo Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

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$1,144,796

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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

OPEN SEP 8, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,450,000
4 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
2 Summer Street Pl, Arlington, MA 02475
EARLY ACCESS
$850,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
20 Hamilton Rd #401, Arlington, MA 02474
$1,619,000
4 beds3 baths2,000 sq ft
323 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
3 beds3 baths1,716 sq ft
83 Palmer St #83, Arlington, MA 02474
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Sale history for 38 Dorothy Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,207 (+8.1%)

$575,500 + $465,100

$1,040,600

2024

$10,365

$547,800 + $431,000

$978,800

2023

$10,358 (+0.4%)

$459,300 + $464,700

$924,000

2022

$10,313 (+3.1%)

$442,700 + $460,400

$903,100

2021

$10,001 (+2.5%)

$442,700 + $439,200

$881,900

2020

$9,756 (+6.8%)

$442,700 + $439,400

$882,100

2019

$9,134 (+10.1%)

$470,400 + $340,800

$811,200

2018

$8,296 (+6.8%)

$343,100 + $340,800

$683,900

2017

$7,765 (+5.7%)

$298,800 + $319,400

$618,200

2016

$7,347 (+1.7%)

$254,600 + $319,400

$574,000

2015

$7,224 (+7.1%)

$249,000 + $284,100

$533,100

2014

$6,742 (+1.0%)

$204,800 + $284,100

$488,900

2013

$6,677 (−3.0%)

$194,800 + $295,800

$490,600

2012

$6,881 (+10.1%)

$177,100 + $326,600

$503,700

2011

$6,251 (+2.5%)

$177,100 + $326,600

$503,700

2010

$6,100

$177,100 + $326,600

$503,700

2009

$6,104

$184,000 + $328,100

$512,100

Tax history for 38 Dorothy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,207 (+8.1%)

$575,500 + $465,100

$1,040,600

2024

$10,365

$547,800 + $431,000

$978,800

2023

$10,358 (+0.4%)

$459,300 + $464,700

$924,000

2022

$10,313 (+3.1%)

$442,700 + $460,400

$903,100

2021

$10,001 (+2.5%)

$442,700 + $439,200

$881,900

2020

$9,756 (+6.8%)

$442,700 + $439,400

$882,100

2019

$9,134 (+10.1%)

$470,400 + $340,800

$811,200

2018

$8,296 (+6.8%)

$343,100 + $340,800

$683,900

2017

$7,765 (+5.7%)

$298,800 + $319,400

$618,200

2016

$7,347 (+1.7%)

$254,600 + $319,400

$574,000

2015

$7,224 (+7.1%)

$249,000 + $284,100

$533,100

2014

$6,742 (+1.0%)

$204,800 + $284,100

$488,900

2013

$6,677 (−3.0%)

$194,800 + $295,800

$490,600

2012

$6,881 (+10.1%)

$177,100 + $326,600

$503,700

2011

$6,251 (+2.5%)

$177,100 + $326,600

$503,700

2010

$6,100

$177,100 + $326,600

$503,700

2009

$6,104

$184,000 + $328,100

$512,100

*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: 1,144

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,448
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,120
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,356
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.1
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,448
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1706039S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hardy

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Arlington, MA • 02474

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 38 Dorothy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Dorothy Rd Apt 46, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2306 Sq. Ft.	$1,343,427
34 Dorothy Rd, Arlington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,288

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Dorothy Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2596 Sq. Ft.	$1,177,124
44 Dorothy Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5236 Sq. Ft.	$1,935,617

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Dorothy Rd, Arlington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3087 Sq. Ft.	$1,401,049
30 Dorothy Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2335 Sq. Ft.	$1,189,786

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