Welcome to one of East Arlington’s loveliest streets, with a grassy, cherry tree-lined island running its entire length! This charming, impeccably maintained turn-of-the-century beauty is brimming with architectural treasures: built-in china and book cabinets, high ceilings, and gorgeous detailed woodwork at every turn.Head up the steps to the sunny living room or the spacious sitting room, where windows overlook the front porch. Two large bedrooms, one with a custom Elfa closet system, share an updated bath. The large kitchen is a cook’s dream, with plenty of storage and a direct flow into the dining room. A back porch and a big, private basement round out the interior.Step outside to find plentiful room for gardens along the side and around the back patio, ready for your next summer picnic (and with Central Air inside, you can retreat when the heat arrives!). When winter comes, you’ll love having a detached garage with space for your car.Getting around is a breeze. Hop on the Minuteman Bikeway to Alewife, or catch the bus on Mass Ave straight to Harvard or Porter Squares. You’re close to Spy Pond for some great kayaking, or you can head down to Magnolia and Thorndike parks for fun and the dog park. And you’re right in the heart of Capitol Square, with its theater and a fantastic mix of eclectic restaurants and shops. Don’t miss this one!
CondoProperty Type
1910Year Built
$554Price/Sq.Ft.
$234/moHOA Dues
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Holt• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Carol Curcio• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
East Arlington, located between Alewife Brook Reservation and Arlington Center, is a walkable and historic Arlington neighborhood with a river-edge greenway and a compact village main street. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Massachusetts Avenue at Lake Street, where indie cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks busy. Local pillars include Capitol Theatre & Lounge, Kickstand Cafe, and Menotomy Grill & Tavern. Housing leans toward classic New England two-families and porch-fronted Victorians, with pockets of mid-century apartments near the Cambridge line. The Minuteman Bikeway threads through, linking daily errands to longer rides. Spy Pond and the Alewife Brook paths add water views and a quieter counterpoint to Mass Ave.
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Market insights
39 Orvis Rd #2 · $720,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$720,000
Median sale price in this area is $489,555. (32% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Sitting room
Stained-glass windows
Custom-built closets
Storm door
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with a tiled tub and shower and a soaking tub
Kitchen
Dining area
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer and electric dryer hookups
Laundry sink
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot-water and natural gas heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Porch
Patio
Fruit trees
Garden
Home design
Condominium
Two-story building
Upper-level unit
Parking
Detached garage
1 garage space
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $234, including water, sewer, and insurance
Pets allowed with restrictions
Nearby public transportation, shopping, parks, walking and jogging trails, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, public schools, and a T station
Electricity and solar
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CHARM AND SPACE ABOUND IN THIS WONDERFUL 2ND FLOOR CONDO. NEW KITCHEN WITH MAPLE CABINETS, NEW WOOD FLOOR. FRONT AND REAR PORCHES. 1 GARAGE PARKING SPACE. NEW CONDO CONVERSION--TAXES ARE ESTIMATED; ASSESSED AS 2 FAM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,180 (+3.0%)
$579,200
2025
$5,998 (+4.3%)
$556,900
2024
$5,749 (−2.2%)
$542,900
2023
$5,879 (+1.0%)
$524,400
2022
$5,818 (+3.7%)
$509,500
2021
$5,609 (+4.1%)
$494,600
2020
$5,388 (−4.2%)
$487,200
2019
$5,624 (+5.0%)
$499,500
2018
$5,354 (+6.0%)
$441,400
2017
$5,049 (−0.7%)
$402,000
2016
$5,083 (+2.3%)
$397,100
2015
$4,969 (+3.0%)
$366,700
2014
$4,824 (−15.9%)
$349,800
2013
$5,738 (+6.1%)
$421,600
2012
$5,407 (+10.1%)
$395,800
2011
$4,912 (+2.5%)
$395,800
2010
$4,793
$395,800
2009
$4,795
$402,300
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,262
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,262
Year built
1910
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
2013995S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Arlington's location paired with its diverse housing stock of houses and condos has made it a desirable extension of the ever-popular Cambridge market. It is no longer a "backup" town, and has the convenience of what used to be called a "streetcar...
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Arlington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 39 Orvis Rd #2
$727,908
$7,908 over list price of $720K
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