OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2020 for $815K

$1,207,759

•

1,380

sq ft

42 Elmhurst Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

Incredible East Arlington location! This classic center entrance Colonial is tucked away on a quiet side street just steps to Mass Ave, public transportation, Capital Theater, shopping, restaurants and easy access to Minuteman Bikeway to Alewife. This solid house is brimming with possibilities; beautiful hardwood floors throughout, large front to back living room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen, half bath and three season porch that leads to your private backyard retreat. Second floor offers a large master bedroom, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Hardy Elementary School is approx 2-3 blocks away. OFFERS DUE BY MONDAY 2/24 at 12:00PM

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,124 sq ftLot Size

$875Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen Stratford • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Stephen Stratford • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72622084

Redfin Estimate

$1,207,759

$392K since sold in March 2020$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 2.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,450,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,577 sq ft
27 Little Pond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,945 sq ft
5 Putnam Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,315,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,603 sq ft
32 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 13, 2026
$835,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,320 sq ft
29 Fairfield St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,332,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,361 sq ft
78 Webcowet Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

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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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Redfin agents who toured

Property is located in East Arlington, not far from the bikepath or Alewife station. The backyard is on the smaller side, but level. Home is in need of updating throughout.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Melissa Savioli
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 42 Elmhurst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,340 (+7.7%)

$627,900 + $425,000

$1,052,900

2024

$10,530 (+8.7%)

$597,700 + $396,600

$994,300

2023

$9,683 (+4.0%)

$501,100 + $362,700

$863,800

2022

$9,307 (+11.6%)

$483,000 + $332,000

$815,000

2021

$8,337 (+2.5%)

$483,000 + $252,200

$735,200

2020

$8,131

$483,000 + $252,200

$735,200

2019

$8,129 (+15.0%)

$513,200 + $208,700

$721,900

2018

$7,066 (+5.3%)

$374,300 + $208,200

$582,500

2017

$6,710 (+7.9%)

$326,000 + $208,200

$534,200

2016

$6,220 (−3.4%)

$277,700 + $208,200

$485,900

2015

$6,436 (+9.4%)

$271,700 + $203,300

$475,000

2014

$5,884 (+4.0%)

$223,400 + $203,300

$426,700

2013

$5,659 (+0.1%)

$212,500 + $203,300

$415,800

2012

$5,651 (+10.1%)

$193,200 + $220,500

$413,700

2011

$5,134 (+2.5%)

$193,200 + $220,500

$413,700

2010

$5,010 (+5.6%)

$193,200 + $220,500

$413,700

2009

$4,744

$200,700 + $197,300

$398,000

Tax history for 42 Elmhurst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,340 (+7.7%)

$627,900 + $425,000

$1,052,900

2024

$10,530 (+8.7%)

$597,700 + $396,600

$994,300

2023

$9,683 (+4.0%)

$501,100 + $362,700

$863,800

2022

$9,307 (+11.6%)

$483,000 + $332,000

$815,000

2021

$8,337 (+2.5%)

$483,000 + $252,200

$735,200

2020

$8,131

$483,000 + $252,200

$735,200

2019

$8,129 (+15.0%)

$513,200 + $208,700

$721,900

2018

$7,066 (+5.3%)

$374,300 + $208,200

$582,500

2017

$6,710 (+7.9%)

$326,000 + $208,200

$534,200

2016

$6,220 (−3.4%)

$277,700 + $208,200

$485,900

2015

$6,436 (+9.4%)

$271,700 + $203,300

$475,000

2014

$5,884 (+4.0%)

$223,400 + $203,300

$426,700

2013

$5,659 (+0.1%)

$212,500 + $203,300

$415,800

2012

$5,651 (+10.1%)

$193,200 + $220,500

$413,700

2011

$5,134 (+2.5%)

$193,200 + $220,500

$413,700

2010

$5,010 (+5.6%)

$193,200 + $220,500

$413,700

2009

$4,744

$200,700 + $197,300

$398,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,124

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,380

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

990293S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2025.

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,380
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,131
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Elmhurst
UnparsedAddress: 42 Elmhurst Road, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,380
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,124 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 990293S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Sep 3, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hardy

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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...
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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

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 42 Elmhurst Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Elmhurst Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,810
30 Elmhurst Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2276 Sq. Ft.	$1,895,339

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Elmhurst Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$1,088,079
26 Elmhurst Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2680 Sq. Ft.	$1,998,157

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Elmhurst Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,355,615
30 Elmhurst Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2643 Sq. Ft.	$1,652,316

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