This beautiful, pristine, freshly painted East Arlington Colonial that checks all the boxes IS the home you have been waiting for. Carefully maintained & thoughtfully updated, this gorgeous property is one to just move in & enjoy. Be greeted by a bright open floor plan off the generously sized foyer, and be delighted with the dynamite new 2019 kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Upstairs find a beautiful master suite with sitting area, a walk-in closet & a fabulous master bath complimented by 2 large, sunny bedrooms both with ample closet space & a lovely second full bath with double vanity & separate shower. The lower level is nicely finished for a playroom which comes complete with a water-proofing system with a 20 year guarantee. Combine all this with a direct entry garage, a lovely, private, fully fenced back yard located in a prime commuter location with great highway access, walkable to Alewife T Station & this home’s location and condition are second to none!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,456 sq ftLot Size
$735Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Coleman Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Paige Yates• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston
What a catch! This dreamy, hard-to-find, East Arlington single-family is suited to today’s buyers. Newer updates give this 3 bed 2.5 bath home a bright, open, airy feel, with gleaming hardwood floors, custom moldings, open floor plan, and a beautiful kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. It opens to the spacious living/dining area with a cozy fireplace & custom mantel. Upstairs the bedrooms are large and the enormous master suite has a major wow-factor, with a walk-in closet and bath with double sinks, gorgeous glass shower and luxurious soaking Jacuzzi tub! There is a finished basement, perfect for a playroom or office, a deck to relax on, garage, and a larger than you’d expect fenced-in yard! Just down the road from the Hardy School, walk to East Arlington shops for dinner, hop on the Minuteman Bikeway and head Spy Pond, or catch the bus or T to Somerville, Cambridge and Boston for work. This home will reel you in – hook, line and sinker!
MLS PIN #71167257
Jan 26, 2011
Sold
$638,000
$314/sq ft
Dec 7, 2010
Contingent
—
Dec 2, 2010
Listed
$625,000
$308/sq ft
Fabulous East Arlington location in Hardy School District! Renovated in 2002-2003, this single family home has it all! A bright, open floor plan with fantastic kitchen open to the dining room, a spacious living room with a fireplace and 3 spacious bedrooms including a fabulous master suite. There are 2.5 baths, central air conditioning and a nice play room/office in the lower level. The open floor plan is great for entertaining and the yard is fence enclosed. Don't miss this terrific home!
MLS PIN #70411787
Aug 18, 2006
Sold
$590,000
$290/sq ft
Jul 10, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2006
Listed
$625,000
$308/sq ft
MLS PIN #30612011
Oct 31, 2002
Sold
$345,000
$170/sq ft
Aug 26, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 2002
Listed
$350,000
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,630 (+1.3%)
$607,000 + $670,400
$1,277,400
2025
$13,461 (+8.6%)
$607,000 + $642,900
$1,249,900
2024
$12,397 (+7.7%)
$577,800 + $592,800
$1,170,600
2023
$11,510 (+4.6%)
$484,500 + $542,300
$1,026,800
2022
$10,999 (+5.6%)
$466,900 + $496,200
$963,100
2021
$10,412 (+2.5%)
$466,900 + $451,300
$918,200
2020
$10,155 (+8.3%)
$466,900 + $451,300
$918,200
2019
$9,374 (−1.9%)
$496,100 + $336,400
$832,500
2018
$9,556 (+2.7%)
$361,900 + $425,900
$787,800
2017
$9,308 (+4.7%)
$315,200 + $425,900
$741,100
2016
$8,888 (−3.5%)
$268,500 + $425,900
$694,400
2015
$9,209 (+5.5%)
$262,700 + $416,900
$679,600
2014
$8,728 (+3.0%)
$216,000 + $416,900
$632,900
2013
$8,471 (+11.1%)
$205,500 + $416,900
$622,400
2012
$7,628 (+10.1%)
$186,800 + $371,600
$558,400
2011
$6,930 (+2.5%)
$186,800 + $371,600
$558,400
2010
$6,762 (+6.1%)
$186,800 + $371,600
$558,400
2009
$6,372
$194,100 + $340,500
$534,600
Tax history for 5 Littlejohn St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,630 (+1.3%)
$607,000 + $670,400
$1,277,400
2025
$13,461 (+8.6%)
$607,000 + $642,900
$1,249,900
2024
$12,397 (+7.7%)
$577,800 + $592,800
$1,170,600
2023
$11,510 (+4.6%)
$484,500 + $542,300
$1,026,800
2022
$10,999 (+5.6%)
$466,900 + $496,200
$963,100
2021
$10,412 (+2.5%)
$466,900 + $451,300
$918,200
2020
$10,155 (+8.3%)
$466,900 + $451,300
$918,200
2019
$9,374 (−1.9%)
$496,100 + $336,400
$832,500
2018
$9,556 (+2.7%)
$361,900 + $425,900
$787,800
2017
$9,308 (+4.7%)
$315,200 + $425,900
$741,100
2016
$8,888 (−3.5%)
$268,500 + $425,900
$694,400
2015
$9,209 (+5.5%)
$262,700 + $416,900
$679,600
2014
$8,728 (+3.0%)
$216,000 + $416,900
$632,900
2013
$8,471 (+11.1%)
$205,500 + $416,900
$622,400
2012
$7,628 (+10.1%)
$186,800 + $371,600
$558,400
2011
$6,930 (+2.5%)
$186,800 + $371,600
$558,400
2010
$6,762 (+6.1%)
$186,800 + $371,600
$558,400
2009
$6,372
$194,100 + $340,500
$534,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,155
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lake to Littlejohn
UnparsedAddress: 5 Littlejohn St., Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,031
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2256661S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hardy
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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