Awesome value colonial/cottage in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Arlington! Quiet street! It features new roof (2007), updated energy efficient Harvey windows, comfortable living room with decorative fireplace, formal dining room with built-in display cabinet, good size kitchen with recessed lights, disposal, vent-out exhaust fan and Anderson slider door to the deck, 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths. The master bedroom has extra area good for office or exercise equipment. Nicely finished basement with recessed lights provides extra space for family activities or multiple purpose use. Sought after high ceilings! Sunny and Bright rooms! Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout! Newly painted interior walls! Clean and preferred gas heating and cooking! Close to playground, bike path, shops and restaurants at Heights and Center. 1 or 2 blocks walking distance to school and Mass Ave bus stops ( #77 and #79). Desirable Brackett School district!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
2,207 sq ftLot Size
$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Paul Huang Team• Ivy Gate Realty
Bought with Larry Braese• Realty Executives Metro West
UPDATED W/NEW WINDOWS,ELECTRIC,PLUMBING,BATHS AND KITCHEN. DR W/BUILT IN HUTCH.NEW KITCHEN CABINETS.DECK OFF KITCHEN. BUMP OUT OFF MBR GOOD FOR OFFICE OR EXERCISE EQUIP.GREAT COMMUTER LOCATION.GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE
MLS PIN #50346925
Jun 16, 1997
Sold
$122,400
$77/sq ft
Feb 25, 1997
Listing Removed
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Sep 7, 1996
Listed
$139,000
$87/sq ft
SUPER STARTER OR GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE SPACIOUS ROOMS HDWD FLOORS PROPERTY HAS NO DRIVEWAY TOWN GRANTED 1 CAR PK PERMIT GREAT LOCATION STEPS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & SHOP HOUSE IS VACANT EASY TO SHOW ON LOCKBOX
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,592 (+4.0%)
$486,200 + $225,300
$711,500
2025
$7,297 (+10.8%)
$452,200 + $225,300
$677,500
2024
$6,584 (+3.7%)
$427,900 + $193,800
$621,700
2023
$6,349 (+6.6%)
$374,400 + $192,000
$566,400
2022
$5,957 (+0.7%)
$340,300 + $181,300
$521,600
2021
$5,915 (+2.5%)
$340,300 + $181,300
$521,600
2020
$5,769 (+6.0%)
$340,300 + $181,300
$521,600
2019
$5,442 (+0.9%)
$340,300 + $143,000
$483,300
2018
$5,392 (+8.5%)
$301,500 + $143,000
$444,500
2017
$4,971 (−17.8%)
$252,800 + $143,000
$395,800
2016
$6,049 (+4.8%)
$252,800 + $219,800
$472,600
2015
$5,772
$218,800 + $207,200
$426,000
2014
$5,774 (+3.8%)
$211,500 + $207,200
$418,700
2013
$5,560 (+5.3%)
$201,300 + $207,200
$408,500
2012
$5,282 (+10.1%)
$175,000 + $211,700
$386,700
2011
$4,799 (+2.5%)
$175,000 + $211,700
$386,700
2010
$4,683 (+4.4%)
$175,000 + $211,700
$386,700
2009
$4,484
$171,500 + $204,700
$376,200
Tax history for 9 Higgins St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,592 (+4.0%)
$486,200 + $225,300
$711,500
2025
$7,297 (+10.8%)
$452,200 + $225,300
$677,500
2024
$6,584 (+3.7%)
$427,900 + $193,800
$621,700
2023
$6,349 (+6.6%)
$374,400 + $192,000
$566,400
2022
$5,957 (+0.7%)
$340,300 + $181,300
$521,600
2021
$5,915 (+2.5%)
$340,300 + $181,300
$521,600
2020
$5,769 (+6.0%)
$340,300 + $181,300
$521,600
2019
$5,442 (+0.9%)
$340,300 + $143,000
$483,300
2018
$5,392 (+8.5%)
$301,500 + $143,000
$444,500
2017
$4,971 (−17.8%)
$252,800 + $143,000
$395,800
2016
$6,049 (+4.8%)
$252,800 + $219,800
$472,600
2015
$5,772
$218,800 + $207,200
$426,000
2014
$5,774 (+3.8%)
$211,500 + $207,200
$418,700
2013
$5,560 (+5.3%)
$201,300 + $207,200
$408,500
2012
$5,282 (+10.1%)
$175,000 + $211,700
$386,700
2011
$4,799 (+2.5%)
$175,000 + $211,700
$386,700
2010
$4,683 (+4.4%)
$175,000 + $211,700
$386,700
2009
$4,484
$171,500 + $204,700
$376,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Play Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,595
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,744
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Robbins to Higgins
UnparsedAddress: 9 Higgins St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,595
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3720786S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator, Washer And Dryer Are Gifts For The Buyer.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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