Google street view image for 81 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

Off Market Dec 1985 for $125K

$1,587,976

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $792/mo

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3.5 ba

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3,099

sq ft

81 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

81 Columbia Rd is a 3,099 square foot house on a 0.27 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1985 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Arlington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,587,976.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$512Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,587,976

$1.5M since sold in December 1985$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,760,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
15 College Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,200,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,730 sq ft
119 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,475,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,002 sq ft
163 Woodside Ln, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD SEP 8, 2025
$1,650,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,446 sq ft
418 Mystic St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,000,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,017 sq ft
11 Rockland Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD BY REDFIN OCT 28, 2025
$1,600,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,557 sq ft
15 Hartford Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

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Market trends in 02474, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$75K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,619,000
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HOT HOME
$1,099,000
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
31-33 Pondview Rd #31, Arlington, MA 02474
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
3 beds3 baths1,716 sq ft
83 Palmer St #83, Arlington, MA 02474
$1,250,000
4 beds2 baths2,404 sq ft
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Sale history for 81 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,291 (+5.2%)

$659,200 + $667,700

$1,326,900

2024

$13,580 (+6.6%)

$659,200 + $623,100

$1,282,300

2023

$12,741 (+5.7%)

$567,200 + $569,400

$1,136,600

2022

$12,056 (+2.1%)

$536,600 + $519,100

$1,055,700

2021

$11,804 (+2.5%)

$536,600 + $504,300

$1,040,900

2020

$11,512 (+8.9%)

$536,600 + $504,300

$1,040,900

2019

$10,570 (+1.1%)

$536,600 + $402,100

$938,700

2018

$10,456 (+0.1%)

$459,900 + $402,100

$862,000

2017

$10,441 (+5.9%)

$429,200 + $402,100

$831,300

2016

$9,856 (+0.6%)

$367,900 + $402,100

$770,000

2015

$9,793 (+1.7%)

$329,600 + $393,100

$722,700

2014

$9,628 (+3.4%)

$305,100 + $393,100

$698,200

2013

$9,309 (+3.6%)

$290,900 + $393,100

$684,000

2012

$8,987 (+10.1%)

$245,300 + $412,600

$657,900

2011

$8,165 (+2.5%)

$245,300 + $412,600

$657,900

2010

$7,967 (+1.5%)

$245,300 + $412,600

$657,900

2009

$7,851

$250,200 + $408,400

$658,600

Tax history for 81 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,291 (+5.2%)

$659,200 + $667,700

$1,326,900

2024

$13,580 (+6.6%)

$659,200 + $623,100

$1,282,300

2023

$12,741 (+5.7%)

$567,200 + $569,400

$1,136,600

2022

$12,056 (+2.1%)

$536,600 + $519,100

$1,055,700

2021

$11,804 (+2.5%)

$536,600 + $504,300

$1,040,900

2020

$11,512 (+8.9%)

$536,600 + $504,300

$1,040,900

2019

$10,570 (+1.1%)

$536,600 + $402,100

$938,700

2018

$10,456 (+0.1%)

$459,900 + $402,100

$862,000

2017

$10,441 (+5.9%)

$429,200 + $402,100

$831,300

2016

$9,856 (+0.6%)

$367,900 + $402,100

$770,000

2015

$9,793 (+1.7%)

$329,600 + $393,100

$722,700

2014

$9,628 (+3.4%)

$305,100 + $393,100

$698,200

2013

$9,309 (+3.6%)

$290,900 + $393,100

$684,000

2012

$8,987 (+10.1%)

$245,300 + $412,600

$657,900

2011

$8,165 (+2.5%)

$245,300 + $412,600

$657,900

2010

$7,967 (+1.5%)

$245,300 + $412,600

$657,900

2009

$7,851

$250,200 + $408,400

$658,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

Large Lot Single-Family District

The Large Lot Single-Family District has the lowest residential density of all districts and is generally served by local streets only. 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: 1,353

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

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

Pool Information
Has Pool

Property Information
Subdivision Name: MORNINGSIDE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,099
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,986
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,761
Municipality Name: ARLINGTON
Acres: 0.27
Zoning Code: R0
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,099
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3765915S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Bishop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Arlington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

54% 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

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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

$1.51M – $1.83M

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Home values near 81 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3141 Sq. Ft.	$1,630,066
85 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2261 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,523
70 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3577 Sq. Ft.	$1,963,605

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,600
74 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3656 Sq. Ft.	$2,210,207

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