Off Market Jul 2009 for $758K

$1,838,404

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,832/mo

•

3,406

sq ft

86 Columbia Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

About this home

An enchanting home located in the heart of Morningside! A magnificent and tranquil setting for this spacious Colonial situated on over 19,000 square feet of land with majestic gardens and a private patio. This special home has been lovingly maintained and reflects true pride of ownership. There are 3 levels of fabulous space offering glorious sunshine, views of the beautiful yard or panoramic views of the Boston skyline. With so many features to list, you must visit this home today.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Stephen McKenna • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

Bought with Matthew Berlow • Keller Williams Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70883199

Redfin Estimate

$1,838,404

$1.1M since sold in July 2009$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 20% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,710,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,200,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,730 sq ft
119 Ridge St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,760,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,560 sq ft
15 College Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,475,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,002 sq ft
163 Woodside Ln, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$1,046,823
E
3 beds2 baths3,036 sq ft
66 Windmill Ln, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,000,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,017 sq ft
11 Rockland Ave, 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

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 86 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,017 (+5.8%)

$851,900 + $821,000

$1,672,900

2024

$17,035 (+6.7%)

$851,900 + $756,700

$1,608,600

2023

$15,969 (+5.6%)

$733,000 + $691,500

$1,424,500

2022

$15,116 (+6.0%)

$693,400 + $630,200

$1,323,600

2021

$14,266 (+2.6%)

$693,400 + $564,600

$1,258,000

2020

$13,910 (+11.3%)

$693,400 + $564,300

$1,257,700

2019

$12,497 (+2.1%)

$693,400 + $416,500

$1,109,900

2018

$12,245 (+0.5%)

$594,400 + $415,100

$1,009,500

2017

$12,181 (+6.9%)

$554,700 + $415,100

$969,800

2016

$11,400 (+1.2%)

$475,500 + $415,100

$890,600

2015

$11,261 (+2.1%)

$426,000 + $405,100

$831,100

2014

$11,024 (+3.7%)

$394,300 + $405,100

$799,400

2013

$10,629 (+10.1%)

$375,900 + $405,100

$781,000

2012

$9,651 (+10.1%)

$317,000 + $389,500

$706,500

2011

$8,768 (+2.5%)

$317,000 + $389,500

$706,500

2010

$8,556 (+6.1%)

$317,000 + $389,500

$706,500

2009

$8,066

$323,300 + $353,400

$676,700

Tax history for 86 Columbia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,017 (+5.8%)

$851,900 + $821,000

$1,672,900

2024

$17,035 (+6.7%)

$851,900 + $756,700

$1,608,600

2023

$15,969 (+5.6%)

$733,000 + $691,500

$1,424,500

2022

$15,116 (+6.0%)

$693,400 + $630,200

$1,323,600

2021

$14,266 (+2.6%)

$693,400 + $564,600

$1,258,000

2020

$13,910 (+11.3%)

$693,400 + $564,300

$1,257,700

2019

$12,497 (+2.1%)

$693,400 + $416,500

$1,109,900

2018

$12,245 (+0.5%)

$594,400 + $415,100

$1,009,500

2017

$12,181 (+6.9%)

$554,700 + $415,100

$969,800

2016

$11,400 (+1.2%)

$475,500 + $415,100

$890,600

2015

$11,261 (+2.1%)

$426,000 + $405,100

$831,100

2014

$11,024 (+3.7%)

$394,300 + $405,100

$799,400

2013

$10,629 (+10.1%)

$375,900 + $405,100

$781,000

2012

$9,651 (+10.1%)

$317,000 + $389,500

$706,500

2011

$8,768 (+2.5%)

$317,000 + $389,500

$706,500

2010

$8,556 (+6.1%)

$317,000 + $389,500

$706,500

2009

$8,066

$323,300 + $353,400

$676,700

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

1962

Sq. Ft.

3,294

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2987094S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 294
Length: 14
Width: 21
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 91
Length: 7
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 243
Length: 27
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 252
Length: 12
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 56
Length: 7
Width: 8
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Mud Room, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,406
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,066
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Take Crosby to Falmouth Rd. West
UnparsedAddress: 86 Columbia Rd, Arlington MA 02474

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,294
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2987094S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Property,Hammock,Weather Vane,Garden Furniture,And Decorations
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bishop Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Ottoson Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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 • 02474

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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

$1.75M – $2.12M

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Home values near 86 Columbia Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
103 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,724,596
81 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3099 Sq. Ft.	$1,587,976

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,523
85 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2261 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,482

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,439,600
70 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3577 Sq. Ft.	$1,963,605

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