Exceptional location! Absolutely meticulous Colonial, steps to Robbins Farm/Skyline Park on desirable Chester Street with views of Boston skyline will check all your boxes! This gracious home has been updated in all the right places while maintaining its charm & character. You will be welcomed in through the entry foyer with double closets. An archway invites you into the livingroom with wood-burning fireplace, and leads to sunroom/office with cathedral ceilings, where you will enjoy a terrific view while you work! Second archway leads to formal diningroom with lovely built-in corner cabinet, wainscoting and piano windows! Updated kitchen has island, granite counters, large eating area addition with cathedral ceilings, and cute remodeled half bath. Second floor has master bedroom and bath, 2 additional large bedrooms, full bath and walk-up attic that has all kinds of potential! Bonus is finished room in basement with fireplace, and perfectly landscaped yard. Don't miss this showpiece!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
5,502 sq ftLot Size
$613Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Bowes• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Coleman Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Features: Ceiling - Vaulted,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Home Office, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,570
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,630
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Eastern Ave and Chester Street.
UnparsedAddress: 76 Chester St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,570
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2557949S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
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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Lifestyle
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