Google street view image for 78 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

OFF MARKET

$1,420,808

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2 ba

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2,831

sq ft

78 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

78 Bates Rd is a 2,831 square foot house on a 4,792 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,420,808.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$502Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,420,808

$44K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,200,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,019 sq ft
75 Tufts St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,325,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,505 sq ft
19 Ernest Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,470,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,576 sq ft
16 Cheswick Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,945 sq ft
5 Putnam Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD APR 9, 2026
$1,875,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,276 sq ft
30 Elmhurst Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,390,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
19 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474

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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

Recently sold homes

24 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Bates Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,259 (+7.4%)

$592,800 + $638,300

$1,231,100

2024

$12,344 (+7.7%)

$564,300 + $601,300

$1,165,600

2023

$11,459 (+5.5%)

$473,100 + $549,100

$1,022,200

2022

$10,862 (+2.4%)

$456,000 + $495,100

$951,100

2021

$10,604 (+2.6%)

$456,000 + $479,100

$935,100

2020

$10,340 (+9.2%)

$456,000 + $478,900

$934,900

2019

$9,465 (+10.0%)

$484,500 + $356,100

$840,600

2018

$8,606 (+3.1%)

$353,400 + $356,100

$709,500

2017

$8,349 (+5.4%)

$307,800 + $356,900

$664,700

2016

$7,924 (−3.2%)

$262,200 + $356,900

$619,100

2015

$8,187 (+6.3%)

$256,500 + $347,700

$604,200

2014

$7,703 (+3.2%)

$210,900 + $347,700

$558,600

2013

$7,462 (+11.0%)

$200,600 + $347,700

$548,300

2012

$6,721 (+10.1%)

$182,400 + $309,600

$492,000

2011

$6,106 (+2.5%)

$182,400 + $309,600

$492,000

2010

$5,958 (+0.3%)

$182,400 + $309,600

$492,000

2009

$5,939

$189,500 + $308,700

$498,200

Tax history for 78 Bates Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,259 (+7.4%)

$592,800 + $638,300

$1,231,100

2024

$12,344 (+7.7%)

$564,300 + $601,300

$1,165,600

2023

$11,459 (+5.5%)

$473,100 + $549,100

$1,022,200

2022

$10,862 (+2.4%)

$456,000 + $495,100

$951,100

2021

$10,604 (+2.6%)

$456,000 + $479,100

$935,100

2020

$10,340 (+9.2%)

$456,000 + $478,900

$934,900

2019

$9,465 (+10.0%)

$484,500 + $356,100

$840,600

2018

$8,606 (+3.1%)

$353,400 + $356,100

$709,500

2017

$8,349 (+5.4%)

$307,800 + $356,900

$664,700

2016

$7,924 (−3.2%)

$262,200 + $356,900

$619,100

2015

$8,187 (+6.3%)

$256,500 + $347,700

$604,200

2014

$7,703 (+3.2%)

$210,900 + $347,700

$558,600

2013

$7,462 (+11.0%)

$200,600 + $347,700

$548,300

2012

$6,721 (+10.1%)

$182,400 + $309,600

$492,000

2011

$6,106 (+2.5%)

$182,400 + $309,600

$492,000

2010

$5,958 (+0.3%)

$182,400 + $309,600

$492,000

2009

$5,939

$189,500 + $308,700

$498,200

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

Zoning

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,530

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,831
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,659
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,831
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1697694S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

6/10 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

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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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

$1.35M – $1.63M

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Home values near 78 Bates Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$1,288,268
77 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$946,863

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1422 Sq. Ft.	$1,159,572
81 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1805 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,877

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1986 Sq. Ft.	$1,168,910
85 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,904

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