Off Market Jul 2005 for $620K

$1,348,506

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,549/mo

•

1,634

sq ft

78 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED, CUSTOM DESIGNED RANCH HOME LOCATED IN PRIME MORNINGSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE TO BISHOP SCHOOL. THIS HOME HAS BEEN LAVISHLY UPDATED WITH BRAND NEW KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, MARBLE BATHROOM WITH CUSTOM FIXTURES AND A WONDERFUL OPEN FLOOR PLAN PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING. THERE ARE 3 BEDROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND A FABULOUS FAMILY ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, HALF BATHROOM AND WALLS OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING PRIVATE 1/2 ACRE YARD. THIS HOUSE HAS MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$825Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen McKenna • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

Bought with Brian Greeley • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

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•Source:MLS PIN #70195384

Redfin Estimate

$1,348,506

$729K since sold in July 2005$24K since July

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B
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SOLD MAR 24, 2026
$1,125,000
C
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SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$1,200,000
D
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$1,015,000
E
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 6, 2026
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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

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Sale history for 78 Ridge St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70195384

Jul 15, 2005

Sold

$620,000

$379/sq ft

May 27, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2005

Listed

$619,000

$379/sq ft

MLS PIN #30636893

Oct 9, 2002

Sold

$500,000

$306/sq ft

Aug 20, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Aug 16, 2002

Listed

$489,000

$299/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1990

Sold

$227,000

$139/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 19, 1988

Sold

$212,000

$130/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,620 (+11.4%)

$652,800 + $611,800

$1,264,600

2024

$12,228 (−1.0%)

$607,300 + $547,400

$1,154,700

2023

$12,356 (+9.1%)

$584,500 + $517,700

$1,102,200

2022

$11,325 (+2.3%)

$531,400 + $460,300

$991,700

2021

$11,066 (+2.5%)

$531,400 + $444,400

$975,800

2020

$10,792 (+14.9%)

$531,400 + $444,400

$975,800

2019

$9,389 (−7.2%)

$493,400 + $340,400

$833,800

2018

$10,114 (+4.2%)

$493,400 + $340,400

$833,800

2017

$9,710 (+3.2%)

$432,700 + $340,400

$773,100

2016

$9,409 (+4.2%)

$394,700 + $340,400

$735,100

2015

$9,026 (+1.1%)

$349,200 + $316,900

$666,100

2014

$8,924 (+3.9%)

$330,200 + $316,900

$647,100

2013

$8,591 (+9.1%)

$314,300 + $316,900

$631,200

2012

$7,878 (+10.1%)

$273,300 + $303,400

$576,700

2011

$7,157 (+2.5%)

$273,300 + $303,400

$576,700

2010

$6,984 (+3.0%)

$273,300 + $303,400

$576,700

2009

$6,780

$273,300 + $295,500

$568,800

Tax history for 78 Ridge St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,620 (+11.4%)

$652,800 + $611,800

$1,264,600

2024

$12,228 (−1.0%)

$607,300 + $547,400

$1,154,700

2023

$12,356 (+9.1%)

$584,500 + $517,700

$1,102,200

2022

$11,325 (+2.3%)

$531,400 + $460,300

$991,700

2021

$11,066 (+2.5%)

$531,400 + $444,400

$975,800

2020

$10,792 (+14.9%)

$531,400 + $444,400

$975,800

2019

$9,389 (−7.2%)

$493,400 + $340,400

$833,800

2018

$10,114 (+4.2%)

$493,400 + $340,400

$833,800

2017

$9,710 (+3.2%)

$432,700 + $340,400

$773,100

2016

$9,409 (+4.2%)

$394,700 + $340,400

$735,100

2015

$9,026 (+1.1%)

$349,200 + $316,900

$666,100

2014

$8,924 (+3.9%)

$330,200 + $316,900

$647,100

2013

$8,591 (+9.1%)

$314,300 + $316,900

$631,200

2012

$7,878 (+10.1%)

$273,300 + $303,400

$576,700

2011

$7,157 (+2.5%)

$273,300 + $303,400

$576,700

2010

$6,984 (+3.0%)

$273,300 + $303,400

$576,700

2009

$6,780

$273,300 + $295,500

$568,800

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

1967

Sq. Ft.

1,634

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3326665S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Large Lot Single-Family District

The Large Lot Single-Family District has the lowest residential density of all districts and is generally served by local streets only. 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 Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,634
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: BRICK

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,109
Tax Year: 2004

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: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: MYSTIC STREET TO RIDGE
UnparsedAddress: 78 Ridge St, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,634
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3326665S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bishop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.28M – $1.55M

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Data from public records.

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51 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,905
65 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$1,285,572

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1112 Sq. Ft.	$951,662
69 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,204

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2466 Sq. Ft.	$1,379,766
75 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3143 Sq. Ft.	$1,808,884

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