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Off Market Jan 2019 for $990K

$1,508,722

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,293/mo

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2,993

sq ft

42 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

Calling all you mid-century modern aficionados. Rare to the market is this unique home that has classic details of a mid-century home with modern update for today's lifestyle. You'll love the architectural features of this era while relishing entertaining in your over-sized gourmet kitchen that leads to a dining area & step down living room complete with fireplace for cozy holiday gatherings. The kitchen offers a large "L" shaped island, abundance of cabinets, & wine bar. Direct access to the deck with hot tub and serene, landscaped rear yard with patio. The 2nd level has 3 bedrooms plus a master suite addition. There's no lack of closet space here. The laundry area is perfectly situated outside the bedrooms for complete convenience. The lower level is finished and ready for your updating to fit your own personal goals. Great opportunity for home office, theater, rec room. With direct access from the garage or the main level, the options are many. AC & heated garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

8,022 sq ftLot Size

$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by William Copithorne • Sweeney & OConnell

Bought with Dawn Marshall • Sweeney & OConnell

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72412525

Redfin Estimate

$1,508,722

$519K since sold in January 2019$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,475,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,002 sq ft
163 Woodside Ln, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,200,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,730 sq ft
119 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,760,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
15 College Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,000,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,017 sq ft
11 Rockland Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$1,215,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths3,183 sq ft
30 Hartford Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD BY REDFIN OCT 28, 2025
$1,600,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,557 sq ft
15 Hartford Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

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$5,847/mo

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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$75K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,731 (+12.2%)

$568,200 + $521,000

$1,089,200

2024

$10,457 (−1.2%)

$528,500 + $458,900

$987,400

2023

$10,587 (+10.1%)

$508,700 + $435,700

$944,400

2022

$9,612 (+2.3%)

$462,500 + $379,200

$841,700

2021

$9,392 (+2.5%)

$462,500 + $365,700

$828,200

2020

$9,160 (+7.0%)

$462,500 + $365,700

$828,200

2019

$8,561 (+2.2%)

$429,400 + $330,900

$760,300

2018

$8,379 (+4.6%)

$429,400 + $261,400

$690,800

2017

$8,013 (+3.5%)

$376,600 + $261,400

$638,000

2016

$7,743 (+1.3%)

$343,500 + $261,400

$604,900

2015

$7,641 (+1.2%)

$303,900 + $260,000

$563,900

2014

$7,549 (+4.0%)

$287,400 + $260,000

$547,400

2013

$7,261 (+10.3%)

$273,500 + $260,000

$533,500

2012

$6,583 (+10.1%)

$237,800 + $244,100

$481,900

2011

$5,980 (+2.5%)

$237,800 + $244,100

$481,900

2010

$5,836 (+3.1%)

$237,800 + $244,100

$481,900

2009

$5,661

$237,800 + $237,100

$474,900

Tax history for 42 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,731 (+12.2%)

$568,200 + $521,000

$1,089,200

2024

$10,457 (−1.2%)

$528,500 + $458,900

$987,400

2023

$10,587 (+10.1%)

$508,700 + $435,700

$944,400

2022

$9,612 (+2.3%)

$462,500 + $379,200

$841,700

2021

$9,392 (+2.5%)

$462,500 + $365,700

$828,200

2020

$9,160 (+7.0%)

$462,500 + $365,700

$828,200

2019

$8,561 (+2.2%)

$429,400 + $330,900

$760,300

2018

$8,379 (+4.6%)

$429,400 + $261,400

$690,800

2017

$8,013 (+3.5%)

$376,600 + $261,400

$638,000

2016

$7,743 (+1.3%)

$343,500 + $261,400

$604,900

2015

$7,641 (+1.2%)

$303,900 + $260,000

$563,900

2014

$7,549 (+4.0%)

$287,400 + $260,000

$547,400

2013

$7,261 (+10.3%)

$273,500 + $260,000

$533,500

2012

$6,583 (+10.1%)

$237,800 + $244,100

$481,900

2011

$5,980 (+2.5%)

$237,800 + $244,100

$481,900

2010

$5,836 (+3.1%)

$237,800 + $244,100

$481,900

2009

$5,661

$237,800 + $237,100

$474,900

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

2,993

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3100535S

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Sunken

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,993
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,379
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mystic St. to Columbia.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Columbia Road, Arlington MA 02474

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,993
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3100535S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bishop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Arlington, MA • 02474

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Sun exposure

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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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.43M – $1.74M

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Home values near 42 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,328,308
39 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1716 Sq. Ft.	$1,050,971

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2965 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,746
41 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1555 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,475

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36 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$1,181,475
43 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1282 Sq. Ft.	$1,025,116

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