An updated and spacious Tudor close to Arlington Center! This 2,700+ sq ft, 10+ room home, has an open flexible floorplan with loads of space on 4 finished and heated levels. Just ½ mile to the center yet on a quiet street, this brick and shingle home has loads of period details; the updates have modernized the home but kept the charm. In the past 10 years, the owners have renovated the kitchen and basement, remodeled one bath and added another, and performed other upgrades. There are two fireplaces, two full baths, and a lovely covered back patio. The two connected bonus rooms in the attic are accessible through one of the main bedrooms. Harvey vinyl windows throughout. One driveway space + one garage space which is accessible from the basement. 9 month old water heater, 8 year old boiler, 15 year old roof. The sellers are sad to leave this home, they hope the next owners love it as much as they have! Come see!
PRIME BISHOP SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS ELEGANT TUDOR STYLE COLONIAL OFFERS MUCH OF IT'S ORIGINAL DETAILA DN CHARACTER INCLUDING BEAMED CEILINGS, TWO FIREPLACES, OLD FASHION KITCHEN WITH PANTRY AND BUILT-IN IRONING BOARD. OFFERING A WONDERFUL, PRIVATE YARD WITH MANY PLANTINGS, A SCREENED IN PORCH, 5 BEDROOMS WITH A FULL SIZE WALK-UP ATTIC AND MORE. MANY UPDATES INCLUDING ROOF, HEAT, HOT WATER, PAINT AND WINDOWS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,886 (+6.6%)
$479,600 + $809,700
$1,289,300
2024
$13,027 (+3.4%)
$446,200 + $783,900
$1,230,100
2023
$12,594 (+9.7%)
$429,400 + $694,100
$1,123,500
2022
$11,483 (+4.4%)
$390,400 + $615,100
$1,005,500
2021
$10,995 (+2.5%)
$390,400 + $579,200
$969,600
2020
$10,723 (+12.9%)
$390,400 + $579,100
$969,500
2019
$9,497 (−7.2%)
$362,500 + $480,900
$843,400
2018
$10,230 (+2.0%)
$362,500 + $480,900
$843,400
2017
$10,033 (+1.7%)
$317,900 + $480,900
$798,800
2016
$9,868 (+6.3%)
$290,000 + $480,900
$770,900
2015
$9,282 (+0.3%)
$256,500 + $428,500
$685,000
2014
$9,254 (+3.1%)
$242,600 + $428,500
$671,100
2013
$8,974 (+5.1%)
$230,900 + $428,500
$659,400
2012
$8,540 (+13.7%)
$200,800 + $424,400
$625,200
2011
$7,514 (+2.5%)
$200,800 + $404,700
$605,500
2010
$7,333 (+5.1%)
$200,800 + $404,700
$605,500
2009
$6,978
$200,800 + $384,600
$585,400
Tax history for 38 Richfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,886 (+6.6%)
$479,600 + $809,700
$1,289,300
2024
$13,027 (+3.4%)
$446,200 + $783,900
$1,230,100
2023
$12,594 (+9.7%)
$429,400 + $694,100
$1,123,500
2022
$11,483 (+4.4%)
$390,400 + $615,100
$1,005,500
2021
$10,995 (+2.5%)
$390,400 + $579,200
$969,600
2020
$10,723 (+12.9%)
$390,400 + $579,100
$969,500
2019
$9,497 (−7.2%)
$362,500 + $480,900
$843,400
2018
$10,230 (+2.0%)
$362,500 + $480,900
$843,400
2017
$10,033 (+1.7%)
$317,900 + $480,900
$798,800
2016
$9,868 (+6.3%)
$290,000 + $480,900
$770,900
2015
$9,282 (+0.3%)
$256,500 + $428,500
$685,000
2014
$9,254 (+3.1%)
$242,600 + $428,500
$671,100
2013
$8,974 (+5.1%)
$230,900 + $428,500
$659,400
2012
$8,540 (+13.7%)
$200,800 + $424,400
$625,200
2011
$7,514 (+2.5%)
$200,800 + $404,700
$605,500
2010
$7,333 (+5.1%)
$200,800 + $404,700
$605,500
2009
$6,978
$200,800 + $384,600
$585,400
*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
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,590
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,745
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2140191S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 24, 2017.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: Flooring - Laminate, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,745
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Frontage Length: 54
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,033
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Edgehill Rd and Cutter Hill Rd
UnparsedAddress: 38 Richfield Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,745
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2140191S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 24, 2017
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bishop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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