OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2020 for $920K

$1,268,507

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,460/mo

•

1,827

sq ft

42 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

Close to Alewife, Minuteman Bike Path and all the wonderful shops in East Arlington, Impeccably maintained, traditional move-in ready Colonial with all the must-haves! 3 beds & 1.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors & so many modern updates, you’ll be immediately charmed. Welcoming front entrance brings you into the living room w/ white-stone fireplace, recessed lighting & delightful privacy shutters. The gorgeous, updated kitchen w/ island has all the bells & whistles – quartz counters, S/S appliances, white cabinets & is open to the dining area. The family room addition w/ cathedral ceiling & stone fireplace w/ raised hearth & built-in bookshelves on either side is a show stopper! You’ll love the sliders out to the back deck, patio & fenced-in yard w/ garden beds and a new, generously sized wooden garden shed. Upstairs are 3 good-sized bedrooms and ample closet space. The partially finished basement adds even more space & options to your lifestyle needs.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Carol Curcio • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72715710

Redfin Estimate

$1,268,507

$349K since sold in October 2020$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,200,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,019 sq ft
75 Tufts St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,945 sq ft
5 Putnam Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,315,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,603 sq ft
32 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$665,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,856 sq ft
31 Sharon St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,390,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
19 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,577 sq ft
27 Little Pond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.3%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$135K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

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24 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Bates Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72715710

Oct 28, 2020

Sold

$920,000

$504/sq ft

Sep 29, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 23, 2020

Price Changed

$939,000

$514/sq ft

Sep 9, 2020

Price Changed

$959,000

$525/sq ft

Aug 26, 2020

Listed

$985,000

$539/sq ft

MLS PIN #30744068

Nov 19, 2003

Sold

$478,000

$262/sq ft

Sep 19, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jul 11, 2003

Listed

$499,000

$273/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,119 (+8.4%)

$592,800 + $532,500

$1,125,300

2024

$11,177 (+8.0%)

$564,300 + $491,100

$1,055,400

2023

$10,350 (+4.7%)

$473,100 + $450,200

$923,300

2022

$9,889 (+2.1%)

$456,000 + $409,900

$865,900

2021

$9,685 (+9.1%)

$456,000 + $398,100

$854,100

2020

$8,878 (+4.0%)

$456,000 + $346,700

$802,700

2019

$8,538 (+12.2%)

$484,500 + $273,800

$758,300

2018

$7,608 (+4.8%)

$353,400 + $273,800

$627,200

2017

$7,263 (+6.5%)

$307,800 + $270,500

$578,300

2016

$6,819 (−3.3%)

$262,200 + $270,500

$532,700

2015

$7,055 (+7.7%)

$256,500 + $264,200

$520,700

2014

$6,552 (+3.6%)

$210,900 + $264,200

$475,100

2013

$6,326 (+0.8%)

$200,600 + $264,200

$464,800

2012

$6,273 (+10.1%)

$182,400 + $276,800

$459,200

2011

$5,699 (+2.5%)

$182,400 + $276,800

$459,200

2010

$5,561 (+6.1%)

$182,400 + $276,800

$459,200

2009

$5,240

$189,500 + $250,100

$439,600

Tax history for 42 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,119 (+8.4%)

$592,800 + $532,500

$1,125,300

2024

$11,177 (+8.0%)

$564,300 + $491,100

$1,055,400

2023

$10,350 (+4.7%)

$473,100 + $450,200

$923,300

2022

$9,889 (+2.1%)

$456,000 + $409,900

$865,900

2021

$9,685 (+9.1%)

$456,000 + $398,100

$854,100

2020

$8,878 (+4.0%)

$456,000 + $346,700

$802,700

2019

$8,538 (+12.2%)

$484,500 + $273,800

$758,300

2018

$7,608 (+4.8%)

$353,400 + $273,800

$627,200

2017

$7,263 (+6.5%)

$307,800 + $270,500

$578,300

2016

$6,819 (−3.3%)

$262,200 + $270,500

$532,700

2015

$7,055 (+7.7%)

$256,500 + $264,200

$520,700

2014

$6,552 (+3.6%)

$210,900 + $264,200

$475,100

2013

$6,326 (+0.8%)

$200,600 + $264,200

$464,800

2012

$6,273 (+10.1%)

$182,400 + $276,800

$459,200

2011

$5,699 (+2.5%)

$182,400 + $276,800

$459,200

2010

$5,561 (+6.1%)

$182,400 + $276,800

$459,200

2009

$5,240

$189,500 + $250,100

$439,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

1,845

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2690086S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Single-Family District

The predominant uses in R1 are single-family dwellings and public land and buildings. The Town discourages intensive land uses, uses that would detract from the single-family residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space

Jul 17, 2026 • Active

Electrical permit application

Supply and install roof top solar modules and microinverters on a residential building.

Electrical

Solar

Jan 13, 2026 • Final

Building permit - one or two-family dwelling

Work on a solar installation.

Electrical

Solar

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Decorative Molding

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,827
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,594
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave or Broadway to Bates
UnparsedAddress: 42 Bates Road, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,845
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2690086S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Arlington, MA • 02474

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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

$1.21M – $1.46M

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Home values near 42 Bates Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,360
37 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$1,229,573

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2152 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,420
41 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1772 Sq. Ft.	$1,199,985

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,383,732
45 Bates Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2632 Sq. Ft.	$1,289,515

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