Do you dream of a country cottage retreat? You can vacation where you live in the sweetest sun-filled charmer ever! Three bedrooms (one first floor) and 2 updated full baths provide lots of room for guests. Lovely bright main level with living, dining, and modern kitchen with breakfast nook. Wonderful three season porch could be an office or play space. Lush flower filled large flat backyard with newer fence - great for summer grilling, lawn games, and energetic pets. Nature lover's paradise across the street from an entrance to McClennen Park - perfect for bike riding, dog walking,jogging, and bird watching, with a huge playground, skate park, and even sledding in the winter! Whipple Hill Conservation land behind is great for shorter hikes. Great location near the Lexington line with easy access to Summer Street,close to the Town Beach at the Arlington Reservoir, and the Minuteman Bike Path. Grab the 67 bus on Forest or one on Mass Ave. Close to all the shops of the Heights!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,589 sq ftLot Size
$740Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Holt• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Nhan Nguyen• Leopold & McMasters Realty
Solid house in convenient Arlington location. This home offers six rooms, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Features include lovely yard and garage parking.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Opportunity Knocks! Spacious Cape feat bright oversized eat-in kit, lrg dining room, 2 full baths (updated), SS appliances, contemporary fixtures, warm colors, hardwood flrs. Patio, level yard, and enclosed porch, perf for summer gatherings. Newer roof (2006), updated electrical, new walkway. Garage and ample off-street pkg. Located on Lex line, private corner lot, pleasant views of McClennan Park and walkover bridge, and just steps to bus. Value can't be beat for a home in move-in condtion!
MLS PIN #70427744
Jan 30, 2007
Sold
$394,200
$290/sq ft
Dec 20, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jul 22, 2006
Listed
$399,900
$294/sq ft
You must get inside this Sunfilled six room, four bedroom, two bath Cape on spacious corner lot to appreciate the SPACE!. Home features extra large kitchen; vinyl siding,hardwood floors, enclosed porch and attached garage also additonal parking for 2 cars and a NEW ROOF AND NEW ELECTRIC! It is set on a quiet street near conservation land and steps to new McClennan Park with walking trails, ball fields, playground. Nature at your front door!! Walk to bus and new Peirce School.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,506 (+8.6%)
$470,100 + $412,500
$882,600
2024
$8,757 (+5.5%)
$452,500 + $374,400
$826,900
2023
$8,300 (+1.8%)
$423,100 + $317,300
$740,400
2022
$8,155 (+2.2%)
$411,400 + $302,700
$714,100
2021
$7,981 (+2.5%)
$411,400 + $292,400
$703,800
2020
$7,784 (+5.4%)
$411,400 + $292,400
$703,800
2019
$7,385 (+16.1%)
$405,500 + $250,400
$655,900
2018
$6,359
$311,500 + $212,700
$524,200
2017
$6,362 (+9.0%)
$293,800 + $212,700
$506,500
2016
$5,837 (+0.9%)
$270,300 + $185,700
$456,000
2015
$5,784 (+3.1%)
$252,700 + $174,200
$426,900
2014
$5,611 (+1.3%)
$232,700 + $174,200
$406,900
2013
$5,538 (+6.8%)
$232,700 + $174,200
$406,900
2012
$5,184 (+10.1%)
$193,900 + $185,600
$379,500
2011
$4,710 (+2.5%)
$193,900 + $185,600
$379,500
2010
$4,596 (+3.5%)
$193,900 + $185,600
$379,500
2009
$4,439
$193,800 + $178,600
$372,400
Tax history for 40 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,506 (+8.6%)
$470,100 + $412,500
$882,600
2024
$8,757 (+5.5%)
$452,500 + $374,400
$826,900
2023
$8,300 (+1.8%)
$423,100 + $317,300
$740,400
2022
$8,155 (+2.2%)
$411,400 + $302,700
$714,100
2021
$7,981 (+2.5%)
$411,400 + $292,400
$703,800
2020
$7,784 (+5.4%)
$411,400 + $292,400
$703,800
2019
$7,385 (+16.1%)
$405,500 + $250,400
$655,900
2018
$6,359
$311,500 + $212,700
$524,200
2017
$6,362 (+9.0%)
$293,800 + $212,700
$506,500
2016
$5,837 (+0.9%)
$270,300 + $185,700
$456,000
2015
$5,784 (+3.1%)
$252,700 + $174,200
$426,900
2014
$5,611 (+1.3%)
$232,700 + $174,200
$406,900
2013
$5,538 (+6.8%)
$232,700 + $174,200
$406,900
2012
$5,184 (+10.1%)
$193,900 + $185,600
$379,500
2011
$4,710 (+2.5%)
$193,900 + $185,600
$379,500
2010
$4,596 (+3.5%)
$193,900 + $185,600
$379,500
2009
$4,439
$193,800 + $178,600
$372,400
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,744
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1557797S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer to Reed
UnparsedAddress: 40 Reed Street, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,744
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1557797S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Peirce School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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