Room to Move! This splendid, 8 room Colonial has great space to move and grow including a lower level family room with a fireplace, a bright south facing sunroom, and a third floor loft perfect for making noise or just being out of the way. A livingroom with a fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a super East Arlington location that makes this home a convenient starting point for any commuter. It all combines to make this home the perfect place to live.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
5,928 sq ftLot Size
$700Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Al Gutterman• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Bought with Todd Movsessian• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Coveted East Arlington neighborhood - near shops, restaurants, theatre, bike path and "T". Pride of ownership is reflected in this charming home. Newer kitchen with recessed lighting, updated: Boiler, deck, brick patio,front granite stairs, and replacement windows. There are 7 rooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms plus the loft and the basement family rm. Meticulously kept - move right in. The lovely level back yard adds to the pleasure of this very fine home.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1989
Sold
$210,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 13, 1987
Sold
$175,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,593 (+7.6%)
$621,800 + $454,600
$1,076,400
2024
$10,772 (+8.5%)
$591,900 + $425,300
$1,017,200
2023
$9,925 (+4.3%)
$496,200 + $389,200
$885,400
2022
$9,512 (+1.9%)
$478,300 + $354,600
$832,900
2021
$9,331 (+2.5%)
$478,300 + $344,500
$822,800
2020
$9,100 (+4.6%)
$478,300 + $344,500
$822,800
2019
$8,697 (+12.9%)
$508,200 + $264,200
$772,400
2018
$7,701 (+6.9%)
$370,700 + $264,200
$634,900
2017
$7,206 (+7.0%)
$322,800 + $250,900
$573,700
2016
$6,732 (−3.3%)
$275,000 + $250,900
$525,900
2015
$6,963 (+8.3%)
$269,000 + $244,900
$513,900
2014
$6,428 (+3.7%)
$221,200 + $244,900
$466,100
2013
$6,197 (+4.4%)
$210,400 + $244,900
$455,300
2012
$5,935 (+10.1%)
$191,300 + $243,200
$434,500
2011
$5,392 (+2.5%)
$191,300 + $243,200
$434,500
2010
$5,262 (+0.3%)
$191,300 + $243,200
$434,500
2009
$5,245
$198,800 + $241,200
$440,000
Tax history for 89 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,593 (+7.6%)
$621,800 + $454,600
$1,076,400
2024
$10,772 (+8.5%)
$591,900 + $425,300
$1,017,200
2023
$9,925 (+4.3%)
$496,200 + $389,200
$885,400
2022
$9,512 (+1.9%)
$478,300 + $354,600
$832,900
2021
$9,331 (+2.5%)
$478,300 + $344,500
$822,800
2020
$9,100 (+4.6%)
$478,300 + $344,500
$822,800
2019
$8,697 (+12.9%)
$508,200 + $264,200
$772,400
2018
$7,701 (+6.9%)
$370,700 + $264,200
$634,900
2017
$7,206 (+7.0%)
$322,800 + $250,900
$573,700
2016
$6,732 (−3.3%)
$275,000 + $250,900
$525,900
2015
$6,963 (+8.3%)
$269,000 + $244,900
$513,900
2014
$6,428 (+3.7%)
$221,200 + $244,900
$466,100
2013
$6,197 (+4.4%)
$210,400 + $244,900
$455,300
2012
$5,935 (+10.1%)
$191,300 + $243,200
$434,500
2011
$5,392 (+2.5%)
$191,300 + $243,200
$434,500
2010
$5,262 (+0.3%)
$191,300 + $243,200
$434,500
2009
$5,245
$198,800 + $241,200
$440,000
*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
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2239427S
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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Loft, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,872
Foundation Area: 725
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,392.15
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Thompson
Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson
High School: Arlington Hs
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Ave. to Bates Road OR Broadway in Arlington to Bates
UnparsedAddress: 89 Bates Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2239427S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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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