Classic expanded cape in one of Arlington's most popular neighborhoods! This 4 bed, 3 bath home has it all: updated kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar; living room with fireplace; formal dining room with chair rail; family room off rear with access to a private patio that is perfect for outdoor entertaining. A smaller first floor BD/office and a full bath complete the first floor. The second floor boasts a comfortable master suite w/ private bath & walk-in closet; two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Plenty of storage and closets through the home. Fully fenced in yard w/ sprinkler system. Other updates include plumbing, electric, vinyl siding and replacement windows. 1 car attached garage with electric door opener. A MUST SEE HOME IN MOVE IN CONDITION. Convenient to parks, shopping, public transportation and minutes from the highway.
NEW PRICE for this warm, friendly home'! This lovely home has a beautiful, newly renovated (2007) kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Fireplaced living room, formal dining room, full bath, a small BD/office and a big family room complete the first floor. Upstairs boasts a comfortable master BD with private master bath & walk-in closet, as well as two more BDs and another FULL bath. Small fenced-in backyard is perfect for BBQs! Welcome home!
MLS PIN #70286961
Dec 13, 2005
Sold
$499,900
$290/sq ft
Nov 11, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 31, 2005
Listed
$499,900
$290/sq ft
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 full bath Cape in the Dallin School district. Features newly refinished oak floors, fresh paint, new lighting fixtures and security system. First floor features hardwood floors, charming fireplace, dining room, bedroom/office, full bath and grand family room. Second floor features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, aMaster suite with walk-in closet and private full bath. Bonus! Cedar closet in basement. Garage Parking for one car. Convenient to public transportation and Route 2
MLS PIN #30283307
Feb 26, 1999
Sold
$280,100
$163/sq ft
Jan 25, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 1999
Listed
$269,900
$157/sq ft
MLS PIN #50387993
Dec 29, 1997
Sold
$212,000
$123/sq ft
Nov 18, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Nov 10, 1997
Listed
$209,900
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,358 (+9.8%)
$448,000 + $513,700
$961,700
2024
$9,436 (+6.0%)
$431,200 + $459,800
$891,000
2023
$8,900 (+1.8%)
$403,200 + $390,700
$793,900
2022
$8,742 (+2.4%)
$392,000 + $373,500
$765,500
2021
$8,541 (+2.5%)
$392,000 + $361,200
$753,200
2020
$8,330 (+10.8%)
$392,000 + $361,200
$753,200
2019
$7,518 (+7.2%)
$386,400 + $281,300
$667,700
2018
$7,012 (−0.5%)
$296,800 + $281,300
$578,100
2017
$7,050 (+2.3%)
$280,000 + $281,300
$561,300
2016
$6,894 (+0.7%)
$257,600 + $281,000
$538,600
2015
$6,843 (+2.3%)
$240,800 + $264,200
$505,000
2014
$6,691 (+1.3%)
$221,700 + $263,500
$485,200
2013
$6,604 (+10.5%)
$221,700 + $263,500
$485,200
2012
$5,978 (+10.1%)
$184,800 + $252,800
$437,600
2011
$5,431 (+7.9%)
$184,800 + $252,800
$437,600
2010
$5,035 (+3.9%)
$184,800 + $231,000
$415,800
2009
$4,845
$184,700 + $221,800
$406,500
Tax history for 485 Appleton
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,358 (+9.8%)
$448,000 + $513,700
$961,700
2024
$9,436 (+6.0%)
$431,200 + $459,800
$891,000
2023
$8,900 (+1.8%)
$403,200 + $390,700
$793,900
2022
$8,742 (+2.4%)
$392,000 + $373,500
$765,500
2021
$8,541 (+2.5%)
$392,000 + $361,200
$753,200
2020
$8,330 (+10.8%)
$392,000 + $361,200
$753,200
2019
$7,518 (+7.2%)
$386,400 + $281,300
$667,700
2018
$7,012 (−0.5%)
$296,800 + $281,300
$578,100
2017
$7,050 (+2.3%)
$280,000 + $281,300
$561,300
2016
$6,894 (+0.7%)
$257,600 + $281,000
$538,600
2015
$6,843 (+2.3%)
$240,800 + $264,200
$505,000
2014
$6,691 (+1.3%)
$221,700 + $263,500
$485,200
2013
$6,604 (+10.5%)
$221,700 + $263,500
$485,200
2012
$5,978 (+10.1%)
$184,800 + $252,800
$437,600
2011
$5,431 (+7.9%)
$184,800 + $252,800
$437,600
2010
$5,035 (+3.9%)
$184,800 + $231,000
$415,800
2009
$4,845
$184,700 + $221,800
$406,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
2,214
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2698182S
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, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 2 to Wadsworth to Appleton (upper Appleton, near route 2).
UnparsedAddress: 485 Appleton, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,214
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2698182S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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