Off market may 2011 for $710K

$1,426,291

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,707/mo

•

2,181

sq ft

72 Chester St, Arlington, MA 02476

About this home

Move right in! 7 Room Colonial in Brackett School. Front to back living room with dentil molding, built-in bookcases, gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace & French doors to mahogany deck. Family room off livingroom & lower level fireplaced family room. New Harvey & Anderson windows from attic to basement. Half bath off kitchen. Master bedroom has walk-in closet & bath. Mature landscaping, vegetable garden & sprinkler system. Minutes to Park Circle & Skyline Park with great city & harbor views.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

6,156 sq ftLot Size

$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cathy Shea • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

Bought with Ellen Chow • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

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•Source:MLS PIN #71197903

Redfin Estimate

$1,426,291

$716K since sold in May 2011$4,000 since October

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C
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D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 02476, MA

Last updated October 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$170K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

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Sale history for 72 Chester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,476 (+3.3%)

$628,900 + $540,400

$1,169,300

2025

$12,080 (+7.2%)

$604,700 + $516,900

$1,121,600

2024

$11,272 (+5.8%)

$580,500 + $483,900

$1,064,400

2023

$10,653 (+5.3%)

$507,900 + $442,400

$950,300

2022

$10,120 (+2.1%)

$483,700 + $402,500

$886,200

2021

$9,916 (−13.5%)

$483,700 + $390,700

$874,400

2020

$11,470 (+16.6%)

$483,700 + $553,400

$1,037,100

2019

$9,840 (+2.0%)

$453,500 + $420,400

$873,900

2018

$9,647 (+0.4%)

$374,900 + $420,400

$795,300

2017

$9,610 (+2.2%)

$344,700 + $420,400

$765,100

2016

$9,405 (−2.6%)

$314,400 + $420,400

$734,800

2015

$9,660 (+1.4%)

$308,400 + $404,500

$712,900

2014

$9,530 (+3.4%)

$286,600 + $404,500

$691,100

2013

$9,217 (+14.0%)

$272,700 + $404,500

$677,200

2012

$8,084 (+18.7%)

$247,900 + $343,900

$591,800

2011

$6,809 (+2.5%)

$247,900 + $300,800

$548,700

2010

$6,645 (+6.3%)

$247,900 + $300,800

$548,700

2009

$6,251

$243,000 + $281,400

$524,400

Tax history for 72 Chester St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,476 (+3.3%)

$628,900 + $540,400

$1,169,300

2025

$12,080 (+7.2%)

$604,700 + $516,900

$1,121,600

2024

$11,272 (+5.8%)

$580,500 + $483,900

$1,064,400

2023

$10,653 (+5.3%)

$507,900 + $442,400

$950,300

2022

$10,120 (+2.1%)

$483,700 + $402,500

$886,200

2021

$9,916 (−13.5%)

$483,700 + $390,700

$874,400

2020

$11,470 (+16.6%)

$483,700 + $553,400

$1,037,100

2019

$9,840 (+2.0%)

$453,500 + $420,400

$873,900

2018

$9,647 (+0.4%)

$374,900 + $420,400

$795,300

2017

$9,610 (+2.2%)

$344,700 + $420,400

$765,100

2016

$9,405 (−2.6%)

$314,400 + $420,400

$734,800

2015

$9,660 (+1.4%)

$308,400 + $404,500

$712,900

2014

$9,530 (+3.4%)

$286,600 + $404,500

$691,100

2013

$9,217 (+14.0%)

$272,700 + $404,500

$677,200

2012

$8,084 (+18.7%)

$247,900 + $343,900

$591,800

2011

$6,809 (+2.5%)

$247,900 + $300,800

$548,700

2010

$6,645 (+6.3%)

$247,900 + $300,800

$548,700

2009

$6,251

$243,000 + $281,400

$524,400

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

2,080

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2687833S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 36
Length: 12
Width: 3
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,181
Foundation Area: 999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System, City View(s), Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), City
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,809
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Brackett
Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson
High School: Arlington

Location Information
Directions: Chester is a one way street from Eastern Avenue.
UnparsedAddress: 72 Chester Street, Arlington MA 02476

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,080
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2687833S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: All Yard Sculptures.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Brackett Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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Arlington, MA • 02476

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$1.36M – $1.64M

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Data from public records.

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60 Chester Street, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2297 Sq. Ft.	$1,527,256

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Chester Street, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,451,161
75 Chester Street, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,297

Address	Redfin Estimate
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71 Chester Street, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2743 Sq. Ft.	$1,762,939

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