Move right into this charming 7-Room Colonial near the Stratton School! Handsome period detail includes beamed ceiling, oversized brick-front fireplace, Dining room built-ins. Freshly painted interior in designer colors. Updated, eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances. The second floor features two large Bedrooms plus Study or Nursery. Breezy porch onto level, fenced yard. Excellent location near Arlington Heights, skating rink and parks. 1-minute stroll to the Alewife and Cambridge T.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,760 sq ftLot Size
$649Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Crampton• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Terrific starter home- way more than a condo alternative! Spacious rooms, fireplaced living room with beamed ceiling, large sunroom, updated kitchen with dining nook, hardwood floors, enclosed rear porch, wonderful large level, fenced, yard. Third upstairs room would make a great little home office. Walk up attic, new roof, garage under. Walk to Stratton School, convenient to major routes. Great curb appeal! Open Houses Saturday and Sunday 5/7 & 5/8, 12-1:30. Offers, if any, Sunday evening.
MLS PIN #30320497
Jun 25, 1999
Sold
$254,000
$163/sq ft
May 17, 1999
Listing Removed
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May 15, 1999
Listed
$249,900
$160/sq ft
STRATTON SCHOOL COLONIAL FEATURES A FIREPLACED LIVINGROOM WITH BEAMED CEILING, ADJOINING FAMILYROOM/DEN,SEMI-MODERN EAT-IN KITCHEN,SCREENED PORCH,NICE YARD,STEPS TO T AND SCHOOL.(SUBJECT TO SELLER SECURING APARTMENT OF CHOICE)
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,584 (+5.4%)
$486,100 + $403,800
$889,900
2024
$9,096 (+4.1%)
$480,200 + $378,700
$858,900
2023
$8,734 (+4.9%)
$432,700 + $346,400
$779,100
2022
$8,326 (+2.0%)
$415,000 + $314,100
$729,100
2021
$8,160 (+2.5%)
$415,000 + $304,600
$719,600
2020
$7,958 (+6.7%)
$415,000 + $304,500
$719,500
2019
$7,455 (+10.9%)
$420,900 + $241,200
$662,100
2018
$6,721 (+2.0%)
$314,200 + $239,900
$554,100
2017
$6,586 (+0.4%)
$284,500 + $239,900
$524,400
2016
$6,561 (+4.1%)
$272,700 + $239,900
$512,600
2015
$6,305 (+0.8%)
$231,200 + $234,100
$465,300
2014
$6,252 (+3.7%)
$219,300 + $234,100
$453,400
2013
$6,027 (+3.1%)
$208,700 + $234,100
$442,800
2012
$5,844 (+14.5%)
$189,700 + $238,100
$427,800
2011
$5,104 (+2.5%)
$189,700 + $221,600
$411,300
2010
$4,981 (−1.2%)
$189,700 + $221,600
$411,300
2009
$5,040
$189,800 + $233,000
$422,800
Tax history for 87 Ronald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,584 (+5.4%)
$486,100 + $403,800
$889,900
2024
$9,096 (+4.1%)
$480,200 + $378,700
$858,900
2023
$8,734 (+4.9%)
$432,700 + $346,400
$779,100
2022
$8,326 (+2.0%)
$415,000 + $314,100
$729,100
2021
$8,160 (+2.5%)
$415,000 + $304,600
$719,600
2020
$7,958 (+6.7%)
$415,000 + $304,500
$719,500
2019
$7,455 (+10.9%)
$420,900 + $241,200
$662,100
2018
$6,721 (+2.0%)
$314,200 + $239,900
$554,100
2017
$6,586 (+0.4%)
$284,500 + $239,900
$524,400
2016
$6,561 (+4.1%)
$272,700 + $239,900
$512,600
2015
$6,305 (+0.8%)
$231,200 + $234,100
$465,300
2014
$6,252 (+3.7%)
$219,300 + $234,100
$453,400
2013
$6,027 (+3.1%)
$208,700 + $234,100
$442,800
2012
$5,844 (+14.5%)
$189,700 + $238,100
$427,800
2011
$5,104 (+2.5%)
$189,700 + $221,600
$411,300
2010
$4,981 (−1.2%)
$189,700 + $221,600
$411,300
2009
$5,040
$189,800 + $233,000
$422,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Office, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,560
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Partial
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,066
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Summer Street to Overlook Road to Ronald Road
UnparsedAddress: 87 Ronald Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2968504S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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