Looking to own a wonderful cape style home with great curb appeal then this is the one you have been waiting for. This home has been well maintained and offers many updates that include windows, roof, heating and electrical. This home features 2 bedrooms, living room, and spacious kitchen with sliders leading to oversized deck. Looking for the potential for more space? There is a walk up attic and a full basement with a semi-finished room! The rear yard is level and fenced with a storage shed. Close to Dallin School and the shops and restaurants in Arlington Heights. There is also easy access to Rt 2 and public transportation from this terrific location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,100 sq ftLot Size
$860Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Christine Hintlian• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,416 (+5.8%)
$494,500 + $286,900
$781,400
2024
$7,956 (+7.6%)
$494,500 + $256,800
$751,300
2023
$7,393 (+2.4%)
$440,200 + $219,300
$659,500
2022
$7,217 (+1.8%)
$422,100 + $209,900
$632,000
2021
$7,091 (+2.5%)
$422,100 + $203,200
$625,300
2020
$6,916 (+2.2%)
$422,100 + $203,200
$625,300
2019
$6,764 (+4.4%)
$422,100 + $178,600
$600,700
2018
$6,482 (+2.4%)
$355,800 + $178,600
$534,400
2017
$6,333 (+8.5%)
$325,600 + $178,600
$504,200
2016
$5,837 (+5.1%)
$277,400 + $178,600
$456,000
2015
$5,556 (+9.2%)
$241,200 + $168,800
$410,000
2014
$5,086 (+4.4%)
$223,100 + $145,700
$368,800
2013
$4,872 (+5.4%)
$212,300 + $145,700
$358,000
2012
$4,624 (+10.1%)
$193,000 + $145,500
$338,500
2011
$4,201 (+2.5%)
$193,000 + $145,500
$338,500
2010
$4,099 (+3.2%)
$193,000 + $145,500
$338,500
2009
$3,972
$194,800 + $138,400
$333,200
Tax history for 53 Valentine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,416 (+5.8%)
$494,500 + $286,900
$781,400
2024
$7,956 (+7.6%)
$494,500 + $256,800
$751,300
2023
$7,393 (+2.4%)
$440,200 + $219,300
$659,500
2022
$7,217 (+1.8%)
$422,100 + $209,900
$632,000
2021
$7,091 (+2.5%)
$422,100 + $203,200
$625,300
2020
$6,916 (+2.2%)
$422,100 + $203,200
$625,300
2019
$6,764 (+4.4%)
$422,100 + $178,600
$600,700
2018
$6,482 (+2.4%)
$355,800 + $178,600
$534,400
2017
$6,333 (+8.5%)
$325,600 + $178,600
$504,200
2016
$5,837 (+5.1%)
$277,400 + $178,600
$456,000
2015
$5,556 (+9.2%)
$241,200 + $168,800
$410,000
2014
$5,086 (+4.4%)
$223,100 + $145,700
$368,800
2013
$4,872 (+5.4%)
$212,300 + $145,700
$358,000
2012
$4,624 (+10.1%)
$193,000 + $145,500
$338,500
2011
$4,201 (+2.5%)
$193,000 + $145,500
$338,500
2010
$4,099 (+3.2%)
$193,000 + $145,500
$338,500
2009
$3,972
$194,800 + $138,400
$333,200
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2535338S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 18, 2025 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Install a three-piece bathroom on the second floor.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 32
Length: 4
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Appleton and Rhinecliff
UnparsedAddress: 53 Valentine Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2535338S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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