Introducing the J. Davis House, an 1850 Greek Revival steps from Mass Ave in the Heights! Loaded with period detail this home features floor to ceiling windows, ceiling medallions, custom pediments over doors and pocket doors from living room to dining room. Although many rooms have been freshly painted, this one of a kind home has areas that can benefit from your upgrades and design ideas. The 1st floor features a living room, dining room, bath and "L-Shaped" kitchen. 2nd floor has 3 nice sized bedrooms and older bath with claw foot tub. 3rd floor has a bonus 4th bedroom and storage area. Located just one block out of the Heights you have the world at your doorstep, just a short stroll to Trader Joe's, Starbucks, D'Agostinos Deli, public transportation and many neighborhood shops. If you are tired of looking at the same old houses and are looking for something special to call Home then this could be it!!! Best of all you can own a piece of Arlington's history! Affordable too!!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,887
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1597927S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 84
Length: 12
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub
Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,887
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,309
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave or Appleton St to Daniels to Surry Rd
UnparsedAddress: 8 Surry Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,887
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1597927S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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