Welcome home to a bright and sunny storybook cape that offers 8 spacious rooms and a great amount of space both inside and out. The first floor offers a living room with fireplace, a den/family room off the living room, dining room with corner built-in, a freshly updated kitchen with new stove & refrigerator and granite counters, and half-bath off the kitchen. Easily access the deck off the kitchen or the yard through the sliders located off the den/family room. Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms, great closet space and a renovated bath. A bonus room on the lower level was just completed. The spacious back yard offers endless opportunities for the gardener, play area, or anyone that enjoys the outdoors. Some features of the home are hardwood floors, garage parking, newer heating system, and walk-out basement. Close to Route 2, public transportation, the Dallin School and Sutherland Woods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6,330 sq ftLot Size
$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Carol Curcio• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Adorable cape with large back yard. Freshly painted and updated. Kitchen is on the smaller side and cabinets are older, but newer counters and appliances. Finished lower level with walk-out.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 396 Appleton St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72112296
Mar 28, 2017
Sold
$625,000
$362/sq ft
Feb 13, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 10, 2017
Price Changed
$629,000
$364/sq ft
Jan 25, 2017
Listed
$649,000
$376/sq ft
MLS PIN #71060665
Jun 4, 2010
Sold
$392,000
$227/sq ft
Apr 15, 2010
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2010
Listed
$399,900
$232/sq ft
Lovely 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath English Cape in desireable Poet’s Corner of Arlington Heights. Fieldstone front, new roof in Jan ‘08, new rear decks, newer replacement windows in 3 upstairs BR's & freshly painted. Fireplaced liv rm, hdwd flrs on first level under carpeting. Ample closets, storage areas & attic. Deck overlooks level yd w/ dogwood tree, redbud tree, apple tree & flowering shrubs. Walk-out bsmt. This home is only on its 2nd owner & original constr. plans are avail for veiwing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,870 (+5.6%)
$500,100 + $323,500
$823,600
2024
$8,399 (+8.5%)
$500,100 + $293,000
$793,100
2023
$7,743 (+2.5%)
$445,200 + $245,500
$690,700
2022
$7,555 (+1.9%)
$426,900 + $234,700
$661,600
2021
$7,414 (+2.5%)
$426,900 + $226,900
$653,800
2020
$7,232 (+2.2%)
$426,900 + $227,000
$653,900
2019
$7,075 (+6.3%)
$426,900 + $201,400
$628,300
2018
$6,656 (+4.8%)
$359,800 + $188,900
$548,700
2017
$6,349 (+8.6%)
$329,300 + $176,200
$505,500
2016
$5,847 (+5.4%)
$280,600 + $176,200
$456,800
2015
$5,547 (+2.9%)
$244,000 + $165,400
$409,400
2014
$5,393 (+4.3%)
$225,700 + $165,400
$391,100
2013
$5,173 (+2.2%)
$214,700 + $165,400
$380,100
2012
$5,060 (+10.1%)
$195,200 + $175,200
$370,400
2011
$4,597 (+4.7%)
$195,200 + $175,200
$370,400
2010
$4,390 (−1.8%)
$195,200 + $167,300
$362,500
2009
$4,470
$197,000 + $178,000
$375,000
Tax history for 396 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,870 (+5.6%)
$500,100 + $323,500
$823,600
2024
$8,399 (+8.5%)
$500,100 + $293,000
$793,100
2023
$7,743 (+2.5%)
$445,200 + $245,500
$690,700
2022
$7,555 (+1.9%)
$426,900 + $234,700
$661,600
2021
$7,414 (+2.5%)
$426,900 + $226,900
$653,800
2020
$7,232 (+2.2%)
$426,900 + $227,000
$653,900
2019
$7,075 (+6.3%)
$426,900 + $201,400
$628,300
2018
$6,656 (+4.8%)
$359,800 + $188,900
$548,700
2017
$6,349 (+8.6%)
$329,300 + $176,200
$505,500
2016
$5,847 (+5.4%)
$280,600 + $176,200
$456,800
2015
$5,547 (+2.9%)
$244,000 + $165,400
$409,400
2014
$5,393 (+4.3%)
$225,700 + $165,400
$391,100
2013
$5,173 (+2.2%)
$214,700 + $165,400
$380,100
2012
$5,060 (+10.1%)
$195,200 + $175,200
$370,400
2011
$4,597 (+4.7%)
$195,200 + $175,200
$370,400
2010
$4,390 (−1.8%)
$195,200 + $167,300
$362,500
2009
$4,470
$197,000 + $178,000
$375,000
*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
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,597
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2682645S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
UnparsedAddress: 396 Appleton St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,597
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2682645S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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