Picture-pretty single-family home on an enchanting lot with newly built stone walls, garage and driveway parking. The broad front porch welcomes visitors into the foyer and the classic living room, with a slate surround on the fireplace that is now gas. The tastefully renovated kitchen with Bosch SS appliances, vented hood and island was opened to the dining room that has the extra space of a window seat. There is easy access to the generously sized deck that overlooks the luscious backyard, bordered with florals and mature plantings. A discreetly located bathroom with shower and w/d and a mud room completes the first floor. The second floor has 3 bedrooms; the primary is generously sized; and has 2 closets. The renovated bathroom has double sinks and tile shower. You will have no hesitation using the pristine basement for workout space. With this exceptional house, all you need to do is move in. Near Ed Burns Arena & Park, access to Minute Man bike path, and Arlington Center & Heights
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
5,456 sq ftLot Size
$710Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bonny Lamb• Compass
Bought with Audrey Miller• Audrey Miller Real Estate, LLC
Adorable updated bungalow with loads of charm and many original details! First floor includes spacious foyer with coat closet, cozy fireplaced living room, sunny dining room w pantry, updated kitchen w breakfast bar and direct access to fabulous back deck, and half bath. Three good sized bedrooms with unusually large closets and a full bath on second floor. Covered front sitting porch. Cute garage and plenty of driveway parking. Beautiful oak and pine refinished flooring, updated bathrooms. Gas heat and stove, Anderson insulated windows (2007), insulated storm doors, 200-amp electric, roof replaced in 2009. Wonderful central location with easy access to bikepath, schools, parks, skating rink, bus to Alewife, and more.
MLS PIN #71167917
Jan 21, 2011
Sold
$472,900
$265/sq ft
Dec 10, 2010
Contingent
—
Dec 3, 2010
Listed
$499,000
$280/sq ft
This is it! Lovingly cared for Bungalow in terrific neighborhood. Set on a pretty tree-lined street near bus, park, skating rink, & award winning Stratton School. Formal living room with fireplace, large dining room, eat-in updated kitchen, and 1/2 bath on 1st floor. 2nd floor has 3 spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath. Unfinished basement, 1 car garage, a nice sized backyard & a welcoming front porch. Updates include newer roof, deck & windows. Don't miss this lovely home!
MLS PIN #30455739
Nov 17, 2000
Sold
$365,000
$205/sq ft
Oct 23, 2000
Listed
$365,000
$205/sq ft
Oct 23, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,975 (+8.2%)
$478,600 + $540,400
$1,019,000
2024
$10,141 (+1.6%)
$472,800 + $484,800
$957,600
2023
$9,984 (+5.3%)
$426,100 + $464,500
$890,600
2022
$9,479 (+2.2%)
$408,600 + $421,400
$830,000
2021
$9,276 (+2.5%)
$408,600 + $409,400
$818,000
2020
$9,047 (+19.2%)
$408,600 + $409,400
$818,000
2019
$7,587 (+10.0%)
$414,400 + $259,400
$673,800
2018
$6,900 (+7.9%)
$309,400 + $259,400
$568,800
2017
$6,396 (+0.4%)
$280,200 + $229,000
$509,200
2016
$6,368 (+5.7%)
$268,500 + $229,000
$497,500
2015
$6,023 (+0.9%)
$227,600 + $216,900
$444,500
2014
$5,970 (+3.8%)
$216,000 + $216,900
$432,900
2013
$5,749 (−5.8%)
$205,500 + $216,900
$422,400
2012
$6,105 (+10.1%)
$186,800 + $260,100
$446,900
2011
$5,546 (+2.5%)
$186,800 + $260,100
$446,900
2010
$5,412 (+3.3%)
$186,800 + $260,100
$446,900
2009
$5,239
$186,800 + $252,700
$439,500
Tax history for 51 Ronald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,975 (+8.2%)
$478,600 + $540,400
$1,019,000
2024
$10,141 (+1.6%)
$472,800 + $484,800
$957,600
2023
$9,984 (+5.3%)
$426,100 + $464,500
$890,600
2022
$9,479 (+2.2%)
$408,600 + $421,400
$830,000
2021
$9,276 (+2.5%)
$408,600 + $409,400
$818,000
2020
$9,047 (+19.2%)
$408,600 + $409,400
$818,000
2019
$7,587 (+10.0%)
$414,400 + $259,400
$673,800
2018
$6,900 (+7.9%)
$309,400 + $259,400
$568,800
2017
$6,396 (+0.4%)
$280,200 + $229,000
$509,200
2016
$6,368 (+5.7%)
$268,500 + $229,000
$497,500
2015
$6,023 (+0.9%)
$227,600 + $216,900
$444,500
2014
$5,970 (+3.8%)
$216,000 + $216,900
$432,900
2013
$5,749 (−5.8%)
$205,500 + $216,900
$422,400
2012
$6,105 (+10.1%)
$186,800 + $260,100
$446,900
2011
$5,546 (+2.5%)
$186,800 + $260,100
$446,900
2010
$5,412 (+3.3%)
$186,800 + $260,100
$446,900
2009
$5,239
$186,800 + $252,700
$439,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,727
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2204719S
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat, Other (See Remarks)
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 45
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,140.98
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer St. to Overlook Road then take a right onto Ronald Road
UnparsedAddress: 51 Ronald Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,727
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2204719S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Electric Vehicle Charger; Chrome Shelving In Basement; Freezer In Basement; Specific Yard Items.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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