Welcome to 61 Yerxa Road, a charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home that blends character, comfort, and sustainability in the heart of Arlington. Nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot, this wonderful home features an enchanting English garden with a vine-covered pergola, garden shed, greenhouse, and several delightful getaway patios perfect for quiet mornings or evening entertaining. Inside, enjoy a bright, updated kitchen from the 2011 addition, complete with newer appliances. The spacious primary suite boasts a lovely ensuite bath, while one bedroom includes a convenient Murphy bed—ideal for guests or flexible living. Thoughtful upgrades include owner-owned solar panels and a hookup for EV Charging station, ensuring energy efficiency and cost savings. Relax on the expansive front porch under a custom motorized awning, offering shade and style. This home is a rare blend of modern amenities and storybook charm—don’t miss your chance to make it yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,665 sq ftLot Size
$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mark Lesses Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Bought with Beth Sager Group• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
This bright, sunny 3 bedroom cape is situated on a beautiful lot with an expansive private yard and large deck. There's so much to love about this house: renovated kitchen, oversized living room, formal dining room w/hutch, & basement playroom. You'll be wowed by the master suite: spa-like bath w/soaking tub & separate double-sized shower, large bedroom that can easily accommodate a king-sized bed, & walk-in closet. Shed dormer gives the 2nd floor 7' ceiling height. One car garage. Come see!
MLS PIN #30715167
Jul 3, 2003
Sold
$453,000
$221/sq ft
May 12, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2003
Listed
$458,000
$223/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL LG WOODED LOT SURROUNDS THIS CHARMING 6 RM CAPE. NEWLY RENVT STATE OF THE ART KIT & MASRER BA W/ DBL SHWR , MAKES THIS A MUST SEE HOME! ONE CAR GARAGE WITH DIR ACCESS. LOVELY LANDSCAPED LOT W/DECK
MLS PIN #30453496
Nov 29, 2000
Sold
$335,000
$163/sq ft
Oct 24, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Oct 13, 2000
Listed
$339,900
$166/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,586 (+8.4%)
$508,400 + $567,400
$1,075,800
2024
$10,685 (+8.0%)
$502,200 + $506,800
$1,009,000
2023
$9,896 (+2.5%)
$452,600 + $430,200
$882,800
2022
$9,654 (+2.3%)
$434,000 + $411,400
$845,400
2021
$9,435 (+2.5%)
$434,000 + $398,000
$832,000
2020
$9,202 (+11.1%)
$434,000 + $398,000
$832,000
2019
$8,279 (+9.4%)
$440,200 + $295,100
$735,300
2018
$7,565 (+1.6%)
$328,600 + $295,100
$623,700
2017
$7,444 (+0.2%)
$297,600 + $295,100
$592,700
2016
$7,428 (+6.6%)
$285,200 + $295,100
$580,300
2015
$6,969 (+0.7%)
$241,800 + $272,500
$514,300
2014
$6,921 (+3.6%)
$229,400 + $272,500
$501,900
2013
$6,678 (+4.8%)
$218,200 + $272,500
$490,700
2012
$6,370 (+10.1%)
$198,400 + $267,900
$466,300
2011
$5,787 (+8.4%)
$198,400 + $267,900
$466,300
2010
$5,339 (+7.1%)
$198,400 + $242,500
$440,900
2009
$4,986
$198,400 + $219,900
$418,300
Tax history for 61 Yerxa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,586 (+8.4%)
$508,400 + $567,400
$1,075,800
2024
$10,685 (+8.0%)
$502,200 + $506,800
$1,009,000
2023
$9,896 (+2.5%)
$452,600 + $430,200
$882,800
2022
$9,654 (+2.3%)
$434,000 + $411,400
$845,400
2021
$9,435 (+2.5%)
$434,000 + $398,000
$832,000
2020
$9,202 (+11.1%)
$434,000 + $398,000
$832,000
2019
$8,279 (+9.4%)
$440,200 + $295,100
$735,300
2018
$7,565 (+1.6%)
$328,600 + $295,100
$623,700
2017
$7,444 (+0.2%)
$297,600 + $295,100
$592,700
2016
$7,428 (+6.6%)
$285,200 + $295,100
$580,300
2015
$6,969 (+0.7%)
$241,800 + $272,500
$514,300
2014
$6,921 (+3.6%)
$229,400 + $272,500
$501,900
2013
$6,678 (+4.8%)
$218,200 + $272,500
$490,700
2012
$6,370 (+10.1%)
$198,400 + $267,900
$466,300
2011
$5,787 (+8.4%)
$198,400 + $267,900
$466,300
2010
$5,339 (+7.1%)
$198,400 + $242,500
$440,900
2009
$4,986
$198,400 + $219,900
$418,300
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
2,052
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2506498S
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Ridge St to Yerxa Road. Property on left.
UnparsedAddress: 61 Yerxa Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,052
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2506498S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Closet Shelf Systems, Tv Mounts, Bidet, Ev Charging Station Excluded From Sale
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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