Lovely and inviting 7 room/3 bedroom Colonial on a beautiful corner lot! The charming front porch leads you into this bright sunny home with an updated kitchen, fireplaced living room, spacious dining room with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. A french door off the living room brings you into a cozy sunroom which is perfect for a home office, play area or a quiet reading room. The best of both worlds with two large yards, a nice fenced backyard to play in and have BBQ parties and a great side yard to garden in. Just steps to #67 Bus which brings you to Alewife.
Sited on a beautiful corner lot, this 7RM Colonial has the THE most charming and inviting front porch. A Tuscan feel exterior and interior will please the buyer beyond and then some. If a fireplace, hardwoods, updated kitchen, full size dining room and garage, lots of windows and light are on your list, you really shoud see this.A yard to garden and play plus the #67 Bus awaits your service to Alewife.
MLS PIN #50392217
Jun 8, 1998
Sold
$234,000
$180/sq ft
Feb 15, 1998
Listing Removed
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Feb 15, 1998
Listed
$239,000
$184/sq ft
LOVELY 7 ROOOM, 3 B.R. COLONIAL WITH HDRE. FLOORS GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD. A FEW MINUTES WALK TO STRATTON SCHOOL THIS HOME HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REMODELED PLEASE NOTE POSS DATE -
Public Records
Aug 1, 1990
Sold
$165,000
$127/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,734 (+5.8%)
$507,400 + $303,600
$811,000
2024
$8,252 (+2.4%)
$501,200 + $278,000
$779,200
2023
$8,057 (+4.6%)
$451,700 + $267,000
$718,700
2022
$7,706 (+1.8%)
$433,100 + $241,700
$674,800
2021
$7,573 (+2.5%)
$433,100 + $234,700
$667,800
2020
$7,389 (+2.6%)
$433,100 + $235,000
$668,100
2019
$7,203 (+12.4%)
$439,300 + $200,400
$639,700
2018
$6,408 (+2.6%)
$327,900 + $200,400
$528,300
2017
$6,247 (+0.6%)
$297,000 + $200,400
$497,400
2016
$6,208 (+6.4%)
$284,600 + $200,400
$485,000
2015
$5,835 (+1.2%)
$241,300 + $189,300
$430,600
2014
$5,767 (+4.1%)
$228,900 + $189,300
$418,200
2013
$5,541 (+0.9%)
$217,800 + $189,300
$407,100
2012
$5,494 (+10.1%)
$198,000 + $204,200
$402,200
2011
$4,991 (+2.5%)
$198,000 + $204,200
$402,200
2010
$4,871 (+3.4%)
$198,000 + $204,200
$402,200
2009
$4,713
$198,100 + $197,300
$395,400
Tax history for 97 Overlook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,734 (+5.8%)
$507,400 + $303,600
$811,000
2024
$8,252 (+2.4%)
$501,200 + $278,000
$779,200
2023
$8,057 (+4.6%)
$451,700 + $267,000
$718,700
2022
$7,706 (+1.8%)
$433,100 + $241,700
$674,800
2021
$7,573 (+2.5%)
$433,100 + $234,700
$667,800
2020
$7,389 (+2.6%)
$433,100 + $235,000
$668,100
2019
$7,203 (+12.4%)
$439,300 + $200,400
$639,700
2018
$6,408 (+2.6%)
$327,900 + $200,400
$528,300
2017
$6,247 (+0.6%)
$297,000 + $200,400
$497,400
2016
$6,208 (+6.4%)
$284,600 + $200,400
$485,000
2015
$5,835 (+1.2%)
$241,300 + $189,300
$430,600
2014
$5,767 (+4.1%)
$228,900 + $189,300
$418,200
2013
$5,541 (+0.9%)
$217,800 + $189,300
$407,100
2012
$5,494 (+10.1%)
$198,000 + $204,200
$402,200
2011
$4,991 (+2.5%)
$198,000 + $204,200
$402,200
2010
$4,871 (+3.4%)
$198,000 + $204,200
$402,200
2009
$4,713
$198,100 + $197,300
$395,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,302
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3048104S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer St or Washington St to Overlook Road
UnparsedAddress: 97 Overlook Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,302
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3048104S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer, Swing Set Will Leave
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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