Charming, renovated cape with super flexible floorplan lives like a four bedroom home with some great bonus spaces and lots of upgrades! Main floor features a renovated kitchen with breakfast bar, beautiful living room with charming brick gas fireplace, separate dining room, half bath, PLUS a sun room that could be used in a variety of ways. Upstairs you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms, an updated full bath, PLUS peeks of the Boston skyline! The fully finished lower level knocks it out of the park with a huge renovated bonus room featuring a 2nd gas fireplace, perfect for a studio or family room, an additional room perfect for a guest room or office, and a laundry/storage room. The separate entrance allows for so many possibilities; work from home space, in law potential and more! A fabulous fenced in yard and large deck complete this amazing home. All this in a fantastic neighborhood walking distance to Bishop School, Arlington Ctr., and more! Upgrade sheet attached. Offers due Tues @5pm
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
8,059 sq ftLot Size
$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Holly Cameron• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with KatyaPitts &Team• Leading Edge Real Estate
Beautiful 7 room home with many updates which includes a brand new kitchen, Anderson windows, deck, patio and many more. Great location, walking distance from Bishop School and Arlington Center. 3 Spacious bedrooms with one having views of the Boston Skyline. Eat in kitchen which was designed by Boston Remodels, completely redone in 2018 with stainless appliances, granite counter tops a must see!! The Living room and basement family room both have functional fire places. There are 2 rooms and approximately 375 sq ft of additional space in the finished basement with electric heat which could be used as an additional bedroom with separate entrance to spacious yard. Roof was replaced in 2015, new hot water heater and heating system upgrade in 2018 with Wifi thermostats, mass save insulation completed in 2018. Potential for addition with the oversized lot, and beautiful backyard above average for Arlington. Make this your forever home
MLS PIN #72064450
Oct 28, 2016
Sold
$650,000
$313/sq ft
Sep 12, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2016
Listed
$599,000
$289/sq ft
+25
Morningside! Charming 7 room home has been lovingly cared for by the same family. Super location, minutes to Bishop School, Arlington Center, the Bike Path and bus to Alewife. 3 nice bedrooms with one having views of the Boston Skyline. Eat-in-kitchen with granite counter-tops, stainless appliances and gas cooking. Living room and basement family room both have gas fireplaces. There are 2 additional rooms in the finished basement with electric heat that would be the perfect family room and office. Walk-out from the basement to great, spacious yard. Roof was replaced in 2015, hot water heater and furnace in 2014, and second floor full bath was remodeled in 2009 with wainscoting. Oversized lot is above average for Arlington. Make this your forever home!
Public Records
Jun 1, 1977
Sold
$46,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,025 (+10.5%)
$569,100 + $361,700
$930,800
2024
$9,071 (+2.7%)
$529,400 + $327,200
$856,600
2023
$8,831 (+6.1%)
$509,600 + $278,200
$787,800
2022
$8,326 (+4.6%)
$463,300 + $265,800
$729,100
2021
$7,961 (+2.5%)
$463,300 + $238,700
$702,000
2020
$7,764 (+7.4%)
$463,300 + $238,700
$702,000
2019
$7,227 (−7.2%)
$430,200 + $211,600
$641,800
2018
$7,785 (+5.3%)
$430,200 + $211,600
$641,800
2017
$7,395 (+4.0%)
$377,200 + $211,600
$588,800
2016
$7,113 (+4.4%)
$344,100 + $211,600
$555,700
2015
$6,810 (+1.6%)
$304,400 + $198,200
$502,600
2014
$6,703 (+4.3%)
$287,900 + $198,200
$486,100
2013
$6,427 (+10.4%)
$274,000 + $198,200
$472,200
2012
$5,823 (+10.1%)
$238,200 + $188,100
$426,300
2011
$5,290 (+2.5%)
$238,200 + $188,100
$426,300
2010
$5,162 (−0.7%)
$238,200 + $188,100
$426,300
2009
$5,201
$238,200 + $198,100
$436,300
Tax history for 51 Ridge St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,025 (+10.5%)
$569,100 + $361,700
$930,800
2024
$9,071 (+2.7%)
$529,400 + $327,200
$856,600
2023
$8,831 (+6.1%)
$509,600 + $278,200
$787,800
2022
$8,326 (+4.6%)
$463,300 + $265,800
$729,100
2021
$7,961 (+2.5%)
$463,300 + $238,700
$702,000
2020
$7,764 (+7.4%)
$463,300 + $238,700
$702,000
2019
$7,227 (−7.2%)
$430,200 + $211,600
$641,800
2018
$7,785 (+5.3%)
$430,200 + $211,600
$641,800
2017
$7,395 (+4.0%)
$377,200 + $211,600
$588,800
2016
$7,113 (+4.4%)
$344,100 + $211,600
$555,700
2015
$6,810 (+1.6%)
$304,400 + $198,200
$502,600
2014
$6,703 (+4.3%)
$287,900 + $198,200
$486,100
2013
$6,427 (+10.4%)
$274,000 + $198,200
$472,200
2012
$5,823 (+10.1%)
$238,200 + $188,100
$426,300
2011
$5,290 (+2.5%)
$238,200 + $188,100
$426,300
2010
$5,162 (−0.7%)
$238,200 + $188,100
$426,300
2009
$5,201
$238,200 + $198,100
$436,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,833
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2390898S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208.96
Length: 21.25
Width: 9.83
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 162.67
Length: 10.67
Width: 15.25
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 141.67
Length: 12.5
Width: 11.33
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182.63
Length: 9.92
Width: 18.42
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
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,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Living Room Information
Area: 247.11
Length: 21.33
Width: 11.58
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 160.51
Length: 10.58
Width: 15.17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 196.88
Length: 17.5
Width: 11.25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Gas Stove
Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 12'8"X11'4"
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s)
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,961
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Ridge St & Cutter Hill Rd
UnparsedAddress: 51 Ridge St, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,833
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2390898S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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 • 0.4mi
10/10
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