OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2017 for $1.2M

$1,929,387

•

3,660

sq ft

81 Walnut St, Arlington, MA 02476

About this home

Known as the Henry Swan house, this stunning 1880s Victorian offers the perfect blend of modern amenities, quality craftsmanship, and vintage details, with plenty of space for the whole family! Flexible 1st fl layout includes grand entry hall, entertainment-sized dining room, gracious living room, family room w fireplace, and updated kitchen w restaurant grade 6-burner stove, cherry butcher block counters, marble island, and white cabinetry. Six spacious corner bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd floors, plus add'l 14' x 31' room on 3rd fl that is perfect for au pair, office, or family room. Front & back staircases, pocket doors, flatsawn oak flooring, 9' ceilings, oversized wooden replacement windows w quality storms, great light. Full 1/4-acre lot with two patios and beautiful landscaping. Great central location - don't miss this beauty! Open houses Sat & Sun 12 - 2.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

10,885 sq ftLot Size

$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Nellie Aikenhead • Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Patti Brainard • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72148302

Redfin Estimate

$1,929,387

$697K since sold in June 2017$20K since October

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($2.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,410,000
A
4 beds3 baths1,827 sq ft
7 Joyce Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,567,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,643 sq ft
15 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$2,755,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,170 sq ft
85 Oakland Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,475,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,303 sq ft
27 Park Cir, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,019,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,120 sq ft
9 Bonad Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$2,500,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,292 sq ft
5 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA 02476

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Market trends in 02476, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$170K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 81 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72148302

Jun 15, 2017

Sold

$1,232,000

$337/sq ft

May 11, 2017

Pending

—

May 10, 2017

Price Changed

$1,250,000

$342/sq ft

Apr 19, 2017

Listed

$1,295,000

$354/sq ft

MLS PIN #30799165

May 21, 2004

Sold

$751,000

$205/sq ft

Mar 22, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Dec 31, 2003

Listed

$759,000

$207/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,761 (+5.0%)

$746,500 + $1,011,200

$1,757,700

2025

$17,865 (+6.8%)

$694,300 + $964,500

$1,658,800

2024

$16,733 (+5.3%)

$657,000 + $923,100

$1,580,100

2023

$15,889 (+8.3%)

$574,800 + $842,600

$1,417,400

2022

$14,674 (+2.6%)

$522,600 + $762,300

$1,284,900

2021

$14,303 (+2.6%)

$522,600 + $738,700

$1,261,300

2020

$13,937 (+10.0%)

$522,600 + $737,500

$1,260,100

2019

$12,674 (+5.0%)

$522,600 + $603,000

$1,125,600

2018

$12,072 (+4.4%)

$462,900 + $532,300

$995,200

2017

$11,561 (−1.9%)

$388,200 + $532,300

$920,500

2016

$11,782 (+4.5%)

$388,200 + $532,300

$920,500

2015

$11,279 (−0.4%)

$335,900 + $496,500

$832,400

2014

$11,324 (+3.3%)

$324,700 + $496,500

$821,200

2013

$10,964 (+10.2%)

$309,100 + $496,500

$805,600

2012

$9,951 (+10.1%)

$268,800 + $459,700

$728,500

2011

$9,041 (+2.5%)

$268,800 + $459,700

$728,500

2010

$8,822 (+7.4%)

$268,800 + $459,700

$728,500

2009

$8,212

$263,400 + $425,500

$688,900

Tax history for 81 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,761 (+5.0%)

$746,500 + $1,011,200

$1,757,700

2025

$17,865 (+6.8%)

$694,300 + $964,500

$1,658,800

2024

$16,733 (+5.3%)

$657,000 + $923,100

$1,580,100

2023

$15,889 (+8.3%)

$574,800 + $842,600

$1,417,400

2022

$14,674 (+2.6%)

$522,600 + $762,300

$1,284,900

2021

$14,303 (+2.6%)

$522,600 + $738,700

$1,261,300

2020

$13,937 (+10.0%)

$522,600 + $737,500

$1,260,100

2019

$12,674 (+5.0%)

$522,600 + $603,000

$1,125,600

2018

$12,072 (+4.4%)

$462,900 + $532,300

$995,200

2017

$11,561 (−1.9%)

$388,200 + $532,300

$920,500

2016

$11,782 (+4.5%)

$388,200 + $532,300

$920,500

2015

$11,279 (−0.4%)

$335,900 + $496,500

$832,400

2014

$11,324 (+3.3%)

$324,700 + $496,500

$821,200

2013

$10,964 (+10.2%)

$309,100 + $496,500

$805,600

2012

$9,951 (+10.1%)

$268,800 + $459,700

$728,500

2011

$9,041 (+2.5%)

$268,800 + $459,700

$728,500

2010

$8,822 (+7.4%)

$268,800 + $459,700

$728,500

2009

$8,212

$263,400 + $425,500

$688,900

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

3,275

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2219202S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet - Linen

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 15
Length: 5
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 70
Length: 7
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 20
Length: 5
Width: 4
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s), Skylight, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bedroom, Great Room, 3/4 Bath, Foyer, Center Hall

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,660
Foundation Area: 1,280
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
Color: Pink

Exterior Features
Fencing: Invisible
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Garden, Invisible Fence

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 278
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,782
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Gray & Walnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 81 Walnut St, Arlington MA 02476

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,275
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2219202S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Daffodil Bulbs Will Be Removed Prior To Sale.
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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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, 14 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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Arlington, MA • 02476

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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$1.83M – $2.22M

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Data from public records.

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61 Walnut Street, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1364 Sq. Ft.	$1,021,383

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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