Factor in low utility costs & NO electric bills when you run your numbers on this home! This house is a cream puff in a choice Arlington Heights location! Lovingly maintained with numerous upgrades make this a home not to be missed. Solar panels are owned, newer roof, baths and kitchen redone, Anderson replacement windows throughout,newly painted exterior & central a/c & insulation added. Second floor was gut rehabbed with dormer and new bathroom added. Enjoy a living and dining room with enlarged bay windows and a fireplaced living room with sunroom attached. Driveway was enlarged so there is plenty of side by side parking in addition to a direct entry garage. Large lot for the kids to play or for gardening, with blue stone patio in back and pretty blue stone walkway and stone walls in front. House is flooded with light. Choice neighborhood & schools, lovely street. You'll save money and enjoy low utility bills with this highly, energy efficient home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,371 sq ftLot Size
$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Johnson• RE/MAX Destiny
Bought with Brian and Diana Segool• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
SEVEN ROOM CAPE IN MOVE IN CONDITION. GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. TWO FIREPLACES. WONDERFUL THREE SEASONS PORCH OFF LIVINGROOM. LARGE YARD WITH MATURE PLANTINGS. ONE NAMED EXCLUSION.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1988
Sold
$232,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1988
Sold
$18,000
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1988
Sold
$232,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,990 (+3.9%)
$641,100 + $481,900
$1,123,000
2025
$11,545 (+9.9%)
$596,300 + $475,700
$1,072,000
2024
$10,502 (+9.1%)
$564,200 + $427,500
$991,700
2023
$9,622 (+5.7%)
$493,700 + $364,600
$858,300
2022
$9,107 (+2.1%)
$448,800 + $348,700
$797,500
2021
$8,916 (+2.5%)
$448,800 + $337,400
$786,200
2020
$8,695 (+8.2%)
$448,800 + $337,400
$786,200
2019
$8,035
$448,800 + $264,800
$713,600
2018
$8,034 (+6.9%)
$397,500 + $264,800
$662,300
2017
$7,513 (+5.5%)
$333,400 + $264,800
$598,200
2016
$7,123 (+5.4%)
$333,400 + $223,100
$556,500
2015
$6,757 (+0.2%)
$288,500 + $210,200
$498,700
2014
$6,745 (+4.2%)
$278,900 + $210,200
$489,100
2013
$6,473 (+2.4%)
$265,400 + $210,200
$475,600
2012
$6,320 (+14.0%)
$230,800 + $231,900
$462,700
2011
$5,545 (+2.5%)
$230,800 + $216,000
$446,800
2010
$5,411 (+8.1%)
$230,800 + $216,000
$446,800
2009
$5,006
$226,200 + $193,800
$420,000
Tax history for 79 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,990 (+3.9%)
$641,100 + $481,900
$1,123,000
2025
$11,545 (+9.9%)
$596,300 + $475,700
$1,072,000
2024
$10,502 (+9.1%)
$564,200 + $427,500
$991,700
2023
$9,622 (+5.7%)
$493,700 + $364,600
$858,300
2022
$9,107 (+2.1%)
$448,800 + $348,700
$797,500
2021
$8,916 (+2.5%)
$448,800 + $337,400
$786,200
2020
$8,695 (+8.2%)
$448,800 + $337,400
$786,200
2019
$8,035
$448,800 + $264,800
$713,600
2018
$8,034 (+6.9%)
$397,500 + $264,800
$662,300
2017
$7,513 (+5.5%)
$333,400 + $264,800
$598,200
2016
$7,123 (+5.4%)
$333,400 + $223,100
$556,500
2015
$6,757 (+0.2%)
$288,500 + $210,200
$498,700
2014
$6,745 (+4.2%)
$278,900 + $210,200
$489,100
2013
$6,473 (+2.4%)
$265,400 + $210,200
$475,600
2012
$6,320 (+14.0%)
$230,800 + $231,900
$462,700
2011
$5,545 (+2.5%)
$230,800 + $216,000
$446,800
2010
$5,411 (+8.1%)
$230,800 + $216,000
$446,800
2009
$5,006
$226,200 + $193,800
$420,000
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
2,032
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1598305S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Mar 8, 2024 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Remove and replace a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 9, 2024 • Active
Gas permit application
Remove and replace a water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Off Street, Driveway
UnparsedAddress: 79 Walnut Street, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,032
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1598305S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: See List Sheet For Inclusions And Exclusions
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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