What a terrific opportunity for first time home buyers! Meticulous Cape Style home situated on a spacious, level lot in East Arlington near the Thompson School and the fabulous shops and restaurants in East Arlington. This lovely home has been beautifully maintained & is extremely bright and cheery with a family room with 3 walls of windows. The house offers numerous updates and provides plenty of expansion opportunity. The house has central air, newer windows, vinyl siding and newer roof.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
6,480 sq ftLot Size
$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Bought with Susan Condrick• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,368
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3053023S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R1
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 Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Family Room Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,368
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,360
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: River Street to University Road
UnparsedAddress: 7 University Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3053023S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Thompson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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