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Off Market Mar 2013 for $575K

$1,277,453

•

1,797

sq ft

78 Richfield Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

Lovingly owned & maintained by the same family for almost 50 years, this cape home, located on a corner lot in the Bishop School district, is a delight! On the first floor, you'll find a welcoming fp living room w/ gorgeous gumwood wainscoting, dining room, 1/2 bath, eat in kitchen, study w/ wainscoting, & a heated den/breezeway w/ sliders to deck overlooking backyard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms, full bath, & access to walk up attic. Hdwd floors, new htg system, c/a, 2 car garage & more.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

7,123 sq ftLot Size

$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynne Lowenstein • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington

Bought with Lynne Lowenstein • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington

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•Source:MLS PIN #71443732

Redfin Estimate

$1,277,453

$702K since sold in March 2013$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 23, 2026
$1,255,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,025 sq ft
6 Kimball Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$1,200,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,528 sq ft
4 Joyce Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD APR 7, 2026
$1,015,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,276 sq ft
115 Gloucester St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD NOV 11, 2025
$1,305,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,029 sq ft
14 Edgehill Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,040,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,337 sq ft
73 Hemlock St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,332,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,361 sq ft
78 Webcowet Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$75K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Richfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,402 (+10.5%)

$545,000 + $420,800

$965,800

2024

$9,417 (+3.0%)

$507,000 + $382,200

$889,200

2023

$9,141 (+5.7%)

$487,900 + $327,500

$815,400

2022

$8,644 (+2.1%)

$443,600 + $313,300

$756,900

2021

$8,469 (+2.5%)

$443,600 + $303,200

$746,800

2020

$8,263 (+11.7%)

$443,600 + $303,500

$747,100

2019

$7,398 (−7.2%)

$411,900 + $245,100

$657,000

2018

$7,969 (+4.6%)

$411,900 + $245,100

$657,000

2017

$7,615 (+3.5%)

$361,200 + $245,100

$606,300

2016

$7,355 (+3.9%)

$329,500 + $245,100

$574,600

2015

$7,080 (+1.3%)

$291,500 + $231,000

$522,500

2014

$6,987 (+4.1%)

$275,700 + $231,000

$506,700

2013

$6,714 (+3.7%)

$262,300 + $231,000

$493,300

2012

$6,472 (+10.1%)

$228,100 + $245,700

$473,800

2011

$5,880 (+2.5%)

$228,100 + $245,700

$473,800

2010

$5,738 (+3.5%)

$228,100 + $245,700

$473,800

2009

$5,544

$228,100 + $237,000

$465,100

Tax history for 78 Richfield Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,402 (+10.5%)

$545,000 + $420,800

$965,800

2024

$9,417 (+3.0%)

$507,000 + $382,200

$889,200

2023

$9,141 (+5.7%)

$487,900 + $327,500

$815,400

2022

$8,644 (+2.1%)

$443,600 + $313,300

$756,900

2021

$8,469 (+2.5%)

$443,600 + $303,200

$746,800

2020

$8,263 (+11.7%)

$443,600 + $303,500

$747,100

2019

$7,398 (−7.2%)

$411,900 + $245,100

$657,000

2018

$7,969 (+4.6%)

$411,900 + $245,100

$657,000

2017

$7,615 (+3.5%)

$361,200 + $245,100

$606,300

2016

$7,355 (+3.9%)

$329,500 + $245,100

$574,600

2015

$7,080 (+1.3%)

$291,500 + $231,000

$522,500

2014

$6,987 (+4.1%)

$275,700 + $231,000

$506,700

2013

$6,714 (+3.7%)

$262,300 + $231,000

$493,300

2012

$6,472 (+10.1%)

$228,100 + $245,700

$473,800

2011

$5,880 (+2.5%)

$228,100 + $245,700

$473,800

2010

$5,738 (+3.5%)

$228,100 + $245,700

$473,800

2009

$5,544

$228,100 + $237,000

$465,100

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

1,638

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1677298S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Jul 28, 2026 • Active

Electrical permit application

Remodel a kitchen and bathroom.

Bathroom

Electrical

Kitchen

Jul 16, 2025 • Active

Plumbing permit application

Relocate a half bathroom on the first floor and remodel the kitchen.

Bathroom

Kitchen

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Wainscoting, Sun Room, Study, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,797
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,472
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Summer Street to Richfield Road; Corner of Montrose and Richfield
UnparsedAddress: 78 Richfield Rd, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,638
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1677298S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bishop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

5/10 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

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

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Historical weather

Arlington, MA • 02474

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Sun exposure

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

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 78 Richfield Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Richfield Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1744 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,497
79 Richfield Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$1,203,059

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71 Richfield Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2423 Sq. Ft.	$1,325,535
83 Richfield Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$1,466,202

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75 Richfield Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2573 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,914
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