Google street view image for 8 Kensington Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

Off market

$2,243,969

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3.5 ba

•

4,070

sq ft

8 Kensington Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

About this home

8 Kensington Rd is a 4,070 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $2,243,969.

Single-familyProperty Type

1895Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,243,969

$114K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,567,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,643 sq ft
15 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$2,500,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,292 sq ft
5 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,150,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,077 sq ft
50 Norfolk Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,910,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,818 sq ft
49 Hillsdale Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,705,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,241 sq ft
308 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,019,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,120 sq ft
9 Bonad Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

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Market trends in 02476, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.1%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds2 baths1,675 sq ft
13 Laurel St #1, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,175,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,636 sq ft
57 Grandview Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,535,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,347 sq ft
20 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,249,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,940 sq ft
15 Eustis St, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,300,000
6 beds3 baths3,365 sq ft
9-11 Scituate St, Arlington, MA 02476
$670,000
2 beds2 baths1,037 sq ft
1 Watermill Pl #426, Arlington, MA 02476
$695,000
2 beds2 baths1,021 sq ft
1 Watermill Pl #121, Arlington, MA 02476
$1,349,900
3 beds3 baths1,763 sq ft
15 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
$999,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,352 sq ft
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Sale history for 8 Kensington Rd

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,101 (+3.9%)

$880,000 + $1,087,000

$1,967,000

2025

$20,308 (+7.2%)

$834,400 + $1,051,200

$1,885,600

2024

$18,944 (+3.0%)

$804,100 + $984,800

$1,788,900

2023

$18,394 (+6.8%)

$735,800 + $905,100

$1,640,900

2022

$17,230 (+2.3%)

$682,700 + $826,100

$1,508,800

2021

$16,847 (+2.5%)

$682,700 + $802,900

$1,485,600

2020

$16,429 (+10.0%)

$682,700 + $802,700

$1,485,400

2019

$14,941 (+8.3%)

$720,700 + $606,200

$1,326,900

2018

$13,794 (−1.0%)

$531,000 + $606,200

$1,137,200

2017

$13,940 (+1.6%)

$508,200 + $601,700

$1,109,900

2016

$13,722 (+3.0%)

$470,300 + $601,700

$1,072,000

2015

$13,316 (−0.8%)

$394,500 + $588,200

$982,700

2014

$13,426 (+3.3%)

$385,400 + $588,200

$973,600

2013

$13,003 (+7.6%)

$367,200 + $588,200

$955,400

2012

$12,089 (+10.1%)

$333,800 + $551,200

$885,000

2011

$10,983 (+2.5%)

$333,800 + $551,200

$885,000

2010

$10,717 (+4.4%)

$333,800 + $551,200

$885,000

2009

$10,267

$326,200 + $535,100

$861,300

Tax history for 8 Kensington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,101 (+3.9%)

$880,000 + $1,087,000

$1,967,000

2025

$20,308 (+7.2%)

$834,400 + $1,051,200

$1,885,600

2024

$18,944 (+3.0%)

$804,100 + $984,800

$1,788,900

2023

$18,394 (+6.8%)

$735,800 + $905,100

$1,640,900

2022

$17,230 (+2.3%)

$682,700 + $826,100

$1,508,800

2021

$16,847 (+2.5%)

$682,700 + $802,900

$1,485,600

2020

$16,429 (+10.0%)

$682,700 + $802,700

$1,485,400

2019

$14,941 (+8.3%)

$720,700 + $606,200

$1,326,900

2018

$13,794 (−1.0%)

$531,000 + $606,200

$1,137,200

2017

$13,940 (+1.6%)

$508,200 + $601,700

$1,109,900

2016

$13,722 (+3.0%)

$470,300 + $601,700

$1,072,000

2015

$13,316 (−0.8%)

$394,500 + $588,200

$982,700

2014

$13,426 (+3.3%)

$385,400 + $588,200

$973,600

2013

$13,003 (+7.6%)

$367,200 + $588,200

$955,400

2012

$12,089 (+10.1%)

$333,800 + $551,200

$885,000

2011

$10,983 (+2.5%)

$333,800 + $551,200

$885,000

2010

$10,717 (+4.4%)

$333,800 + $551,200

$885,000

2009

$10,267

$326,200 + $535,100

$861,300

*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: 1,330

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,070
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,336
# 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: 11,326
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: R1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,070
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1637765S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026

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Schools

Gibbs School

Public 6 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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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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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

$2.13M – $2.58M

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Home values near 8 Kensington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2035 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,945
50 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,411,075

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,693
38 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1403 Sq. Ft.	$1,273,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Kensington Park, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,676,806
1 Kensington Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3274 Sq. Ft.	$1,877,141

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