Off Market Feb 1997 for $204K

$1,134,855

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $805/mo

•

1,476

sq ft

56 Bay State Rd, Arlington, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

5,700 sq ftLot Size

$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Christopher Bernier • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington 325 Broadway

Bought with • Pennell & Thompson/better Home

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•Source:MLS PIN #50356779

Redfin Estimate

$1,134,855

$931K since sold in February 1997$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 16.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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C
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
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D
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E
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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

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24 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Bay State Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,502 (+8.1%)

$650,100 + $325,000

$975,100

2024

$9,712 (+13.0%)

$620,500 + $296,600

$917,100

2023

$8,596 (+1.2%)

$514,200 + $252,600

$766,800

2022

$8,493 (+1.8%)

$502,300 + $241,400

$743,700

2021

$8,343 (+2.5%)

$502,300 + $233,400

$735,700

2020

$8,138 (−14.4%)

$502,400 + $233,400

$735,800

2019

$9,506 (+30.0%)

$650,100 + $194,100

$844,200

2018

$7,310 (+2.6%)

$413,700 + $188,900

$602,600

2017

$7,123 (+12.2%)

$378,200 + $188,900

$567,100

2016

$6,351 (−3.4%)

$307,300 + $188,900

$496,200

2015

$6,573 (+4.1%)

$307,300 + $177,800

$485,100

2014

$6,314 (+4.4%)

$280,100 + $177,800

$457,900

2013

$6,047 (+2.5%)

$266,500 + $177,800

$444,300

2012

$5,901 (+10.1%)

$242,300 + $189,700

$432,000

2011

$5,361 (+2.5%)

$242,300 + $189,700

$432,000

2010

$5,232 (+0.2%)

$242,300 + $189,700

$432,000

2009

$5,219

$242,300 + $195,500

$437,800

Tax history for 56 Bay State Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,502 (+8.1%)

$650,100 + $325,000

$975,100

2024

$9,712 (+13.0%)

$620,500 + $296,600

$917,100

2023

$8,596 (+1.2%)

$514,200 + $252,600

$766,800

2022

$8,493 (+1.8%)

$502,300 + $241,400

$743,700

2021

$8,343 (+2.5%)

$502,300 + $233,400

$735,700

2020

$8,138 (−14.4%)

$502,400 + $233,400

$735,800

2019

$9,506 (+30.0%)

$650,100 + $194,100

$844,200

2018

$7,310 (+2.6%)

$413,700 + $188,900

$602,600

2017

$7,123 (+12.2%)

$378,200 + $188,900

$567,100

2016

$6,351 (−3.4%)

$307,300 + $188,900

$496,200

2015

$6,573 (+4.1%)

$307,300 + $177,800

$485,100

2014

$6,314 (+4.4%)

$280,100 + $177,800

$457,900

2013

$6,047 (+2.5%)

$266,500 + $177,800

$444,300

2012

$5,901 (+10.1%)

$242,300 + $189,700

$432,000

2011

$5,361 (+2.5%)

$242,300 + $189,700

$432,000

2010

$5,232 (+0.2%)

$242,300 + $189,700

$432,000

2009

$5,219

$242,300 + $195,500

$437,800

*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
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1967

Sq. Ft.

1,530

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1585057S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Single-Family District

The predominant uses in R1 are single-family dwellings and public land and buildings. The Town discourages intensive land uses, uses that would detract from the single-family residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,476
Foundation Details: Block

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,733

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: SPY POND PKWY
UnparsedAddress: 56 Bay State Rd., Arlington MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1585057S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Hardy

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1446 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,793
72 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1602 Sq. Ft.	$1,268,389

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,559
68 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1554 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,799

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,079
55 Bay State Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2553 Sq. Ft.	$1,678,837

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