OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2023 for $952K

$1,034,933

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $474/mo

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1,502

sq ft

78 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

Your search ends here! Charming 8-room Cape with garage parking in the desirable Arlington Heights neighborhood. Complete with hardwood floors and a sun filled living room, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 3 spacious bedrooms, including one on the first floor, 2 full baths, and a cozy study - perfect for working from home or curling up with a good book. With its bonus finished basement area, this home offers plenty of room to spread out - imagine a game room, home theater, or workout area - the possibilities are endless. Also enjoy the expansive landscaped backyard, where lots of memories will be made. Just minutes to the Peirce School, the bike path, bus routes, shopping, dining, playgrounds, the ice rink, the Arlington Reservoir, and much more! Offers due on Tuesday, May 23rd at Noon. Early offers will not be accepted. Pre-offer inspections are welcome.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

4,313 sq ftLot Size

$689Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Denman Drapkin Group • Compass

Bought with Edward Gaeta • Keller Williams Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73112301

Redfin Estimate

$1,034,933

$83K since sold in June 2023$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.4% higher than the average sale price ($973K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$937,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,301 sq ft
85 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,040,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,337 sq ft
73 Hemlock St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,115,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,662 sq ft
147 Oakland Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$820,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,515 sq ft
312 Washington St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,025,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,179 sq ft
45 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 24, 2026
$899,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,567 sq ft
76 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

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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 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,737 (+13.3%)

$439,500 + $371,700

$811,200

2024

$7,713 (+5.3%)

$423,000 + $305,300

$728,300

2023

$7,327 (+1.8%)

$395,600 + $258,000

$653,600

2022

$7,199 (+2.1%)

$384,600 + $245,800

$630,400

2021

$7,050 (+2.5%)

$384,600 + $237,100

$621,700

2020

$6,876 (+5.9%)

$384,600 + $237,100

$621,700

2019

$6,495 (+9.5%)

$379,100 + $197,700

$576,800

2018

$5,930

$291,200 + $197,700

$488,900

2017

$5,933 (+2.9%)

$274,700 + $197,700

$472,400

2016

$5,765 (+1.0%)

$252,700 + $197,700

$450,400

2015

$5,709 (+2.8%)

$236,200 + $185,100

$421,300

2014

$5,553 (+1.3%)

$217,600 + $185,100

$402,700

2013

$5,481 (+8.1%)

$217,600 + $185,100

$402,700

2012

$5,068 (+10.1%)

$181,300 + $189,700

$371,000

2011

$4,604 (+2.5%)

$181,300 + $189,700

$371,000

2010

$4,493 (+3.5%)

$181,300 + $189,700

$371,000

2009

$4,340

$181,200 + $182,900

$364,100

Tax history for 78 Sunset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,737 (+13.3%)

$439,500 + $371,700

$811,200

2024

$7,713 (+5.3%)

$423,000 + $305,300

$728,300

2023

$7,327 (+1.8%)

$395,600 + $258,000

$653,600

2022

$7,199 (+2.1%)

$384,600 + $245,800

$630,400

2021

$7,050 (+2.5%)

$384,600 + $237,100

$621,700

2020

$6,876 (+5.9%)

$384,600 + $237,100

$621,700

2019

$6,495 (+9.5%)

$379,100 + $197,700

$576,800

2018

$5,930

$291,200 + $197,700

$488,900

2017

$5,933 (+2.9%)

$274,700 + $197,700

$472,400

2016

$5,765 (+1.0%)

$252,700 + $197,700

$450,400

2015

$5,709 (+2.8%)

$236,200 + $185,100

$421,300

2014

$5,553 (+1.3%)

$217,600 + $185,100

$402,700

2013

$5,481 (+8.1%)

$217,600 + $185,100

$402,700

2012

$5,068 (+10.1%)

$181,300 + $189,700

$371,000

2011

$4,604 (+2.5%)

$181,300 + $189,700

$371,000

2010

$4,493 (+3.5%)

$181,300 + $189,700

$371,000

2009

$4,340

$181,200 + $182,900

$364,100

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1963

Sq. Ft.

1,502

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

193339S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: Basement

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,502
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Sea Green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,420
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Sunset Road, between Summer Street and Blossom Street
UnparsedAddress: 78 Sunset Road, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,502
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Middlesex County
APN: 193339S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Staging Furniture
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peirce School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

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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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

50% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$984,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 78 Sunset Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$880,481
64 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1284 Sq. Ft.	$939,598

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1909 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,353
65 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1431 Sq. Ft.	$880,361

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69 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$1,039,249

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