Google street view image for 55 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

OFF MARKET

$1,230,113

•

2.5 ba

•

1,984

sq ft

55 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

55 Melvin Rd is a 1,984 square foot house on a 8,712 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,230,113.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$620Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,230,113

$7,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,350,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,080 sq ft
337 Washington St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,125,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,870 sq ft
72 Crosby St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,767 sq ft
77 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$1,580,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
10 Trinity Rd, Winchester, MA 01890
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,040,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,337 sq ft
73 Hemlock St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,211,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,476 sq ft
88 Wright St, Arlington, MA 02474

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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.3%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$135K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

24 MoM

New listings for sale

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EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
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HOT HOME
$985,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,256 sq ft
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Sale history for 55 Melvin Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,993 (+7.3%)

$590,800 + $429,900

$1,020,700

2024

$10,247 (+5.5%)

$590,800 + $376,800

$967,600

2023

$9,717 (+7.8%)

$508,400 + $358,400

$866,800

2022

$9,016 (+2.2%)

$480,900 + $308,600

$789,500

2021

$8,819 (+2.5%)

$480,900 + $296,800

$777,700

2020

$8,601 (−0.4%)

$480,900 + $296,800

$777,700

2019

$8,634 (+2.0%)

$480,900 + $285,900

$766,800

2018

$8,468 (+0.5%)

$412,200 + $285,900

$698,100

2017

$8,423 (+6.9%)

$384,700 + $285,900

$670,600

2016

$7,881 (+9.2%)

$329,800 + $285,900

$615,700

2015

$7,214 (+2.5%)

$295,400 + $237,000

$532,400

2014

$7,038 (+3.9%)

$273,400 + $237,000

$510,400

2013

$6,774 (+2.8%)

$260,700 + $237,000

$497,700

2012

$6,590 (+10.1%)

$219,800 + $262,600

$482,400

2011

$5,987 (+2.5%)

$219,800 + $262,600

$482,400

2010

$5,842 (−2.5%)

$219,800 + $262,600

$482,400

2009

$5,992

$224,200 + $278,500

$502,700

Tax history for 55 Melvin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,993 (+7.3%)

$590,800 + $429,900

$1,020,700

2024

$10,247 (+5.5%)

$590,800 + $376,800

$967,600

2023

$9,717 (+7.8%)

$508,400 + $358,400

$866,800

2022

$9,016 (+2.2%)

$480,900 + $308,600

$789,500

2021

$8,819 (+2.5%)

$480,900 + $296,800

$777,700

2020

$8,601 (−0.4%)

$480,900 + $296,800

$777,700

2019

$8,634 (+2.0%)

$480,900 + $285,900

$766,800

2018

$8,468 (+0.5%)

$412,200 + $285,900

$698,100

2017

$8,423 (+6.9%)

$384,700 + $285,900

$670,600

2016

$7,881 (+9.2%)

$329,800 + $285,900

$615,700

2015

$7,214 (+2.5%)

$295,400 + $237,000

$532,400

2014

$7,038 (+3.9%)

$273,400 + $237,000

$510,400

2013

$6,774 (+2.8%)

$260,700 + $237,000

$497,700

2012

$6,590 (+10.1%)

$219,800 + $262,600

$482,400

2011

$5,987 (+2.5%)

$219,800 + $262,600

$482,400

2010

$5,842 (−2.5%)

$219,800 + $262,600

$482,400

2009

$5,992

$224,200 + $278,500

$502,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,375

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,984
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,180
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.2
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,984
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Middlesex County
APN: 766832S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Arlington, MA • 02474

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.17M – $1.42M

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Home values near 55 Melvin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,490
51 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1865 Sq. Ft.	$1,324,533

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1721 Sq. Ft.	$1,270,953
59 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1814 Sq. Ft.	$1,247,812

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2136 Sq. Ft.	$1,165,447
63 Melvin Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,945

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