This Arlington home is perfect place for gathering with family and friends! The fire-placed living room flows through to the open-plan kitchen and dining room. Pocket-doors open to the adjacent family room providing additional space for lounging or play, with access to the back deck for easy entertaining. A half bath and custom closet make this an optional first floor bedroom. Enjoy the privacy of the expansive backyard, landscaped to perfection! Three spacious bedrooms with ample closet space and updated full bath are located on the second level. The primary bedroom features a spa-like bathroom and custom walk-in closet/dressing room. The finished lower level with built-in storage creates additional living space for a den, office, gym, etc. Located between East Arlington and Arlington Center, the Boys & Girls Club, Minuteman Bikeway, Spy Pond and the Mystic River Reservation are all close by. Minutes from major routes, Alewife, shops, restaurants, walking trails, and much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
5,966 sq ftLot Size
$817Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeanette Cummings• JMR Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with Barbara Bellotti• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
TRADITIONAL,WELL BUILT, INTOWN COLONIAL. HW FLRS UP & DOWN. INSIDE NEEDS UPDATING, OUTSIDE IS PERFECTION-LARGE YARD, NEW SIDING, ALL NEW TOP OF THE LINE WINDOWS FABULOUS SUN PORCH & 1 CAR GARAGE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,736 (+8.6%)
$622,900 + $652,500
$1,275,400
2024
$12,650 (+21.2%)
$593,000 + $601,500
$1,194,500
2023
$10,435 (+4.6%)
$497,200 + $433,700
$930,900
2022
$9,975 (+2.1%)
$479,200 + $394,300
$873,500
2021
$9,774 (+2.5%)
$479,200 + $382,700
$861,900
2020
$9,534 (+5.5%)
$479,200 + $382,800
$862,000
2019
$9,033 (+12.1%)
$509,100 + $293,100
$802,200
2018
$8,060 (+3.7%)
$371,400 + $293,100
$664,500
2017
$7,773 (+6.3%)
$323,400 + $295,500
$618,900
2016
$7,309 (−3.3%)
$275,500 + $295,500
$571,000
2015
$7,558 (+7.5%)
$269,500 + $288,300
$557,800
2014
$7,032 (+3.5%)
$221,600 + $288,300
$509,900
2013
$6,793 (+9.3%)
$210,800 + $288,300
$499,100
2012
$6,214 (+10.1%)
$191,700 + $263,200
$454,900
2011
$5,645 (+2.5%)
$191,700 + $263,200
$454,900
2010
$5,509 (+0.3%)
$191,700 + $263,200
$454,900
2009
$5,495
$199,200 + $261,800
$461,000
Tax history for 81 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,736 (+8.6%)
$622,900 + $652,500
$1,275,400
2024
$12,650 (+21.2%)
$593,000 + $601,500
$1,194,500
2023
$10,435 (+4.6%)
$497,200 + $433,700
$930,900
2022
$9,975 (+2.1%)
$479,200 + $394,300
$873,500
2021
$9,774 (+2.5%)
$479,200 + $382,700
$861,900
2020
$9,534 (+5.5%)
$479,200 + $382,800
$862,000
2019
$9,033 (+12.1%)
$509,100 + $293,100
$802,200
2018
$8,060 (+3.7%)
$371,400 + $293,100
$664,500
2017
$7,773 (+6.3%)
$323,400 + $295,500
$618,900
2016
$7,309 (−3.3%)
$275,500 + $295,500
$571,000
2015
$7,558 (+7.5%)
$269,500 + $288,300
$557,800
2014
$7,032 (+3.5%)
$221,600 + $288,300
$509,900
2013
$6,793 (+9.3%)
$210,800 + $288,300
$499,100
2012
$6,214 (+10.1%)
$191,700 + $263,200
$454,900
2011
$5,645 (+2.5%)
$191,700 + $263,200
$454,900
2010
$5,509 (+0.3%)
$191,700 + $263,200
$454,900
2009
$5,495
$199,200 + $261,800
$461,000
*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
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
2,170
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3023957S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R1
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass. Avenue to Bates Road
UnparsedAddress: 81 Bates Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,170
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3023957S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings, Staging, Curtains/Rods
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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