A Classic center entrance 2013 rebuilt young colonial, perfectly set on a quite dead end ST. With thoughtfully designed layout,1st fl offers an inviting open concept family room with a fireplace to enhance its cozy feel, dining room with slider to the deck & back yard. The chef will love the open kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertop, an office ideal for WFH needs, & a half bath. The 2nd fl offers a spacious master with en suite bath & walk in closet, 2 additional bedrooms plus another full bathroom and laundry closet. The finished third floor features a highly desired 4th bedroom and a separate bonus room - perfect for extended family visits or your own getaway space. The lower level has a finished family room, mudroom with garage access and additional laundry hook ups. Central air, recessed lighting, propane gas heating and a 1 car garage complete this incredible package. A rare offering in a town with so much to offer! Easy access to Cambridge & Boston!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Elite Team• Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLC
Bought with Robert Cohen• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
MULTIPLE OFFERS. FINAL AND BEST BY TUES 9/17 @ NOON! This is the one you've been waiting for! This home was taken down to the studs on the first floor and had a brand new second and third floor added. The open concept first floor boasts a living room with fire place, dining room with slider to the deck & back yard, a stainless steel & granite cooks kitchen, an office, a half bath and hardwood floors. The second floor offers a spacious master with en suite bath & walk in closet, two additional bedrooms, another full bathroom and laundry closet. The finished third floor features a highly desired 4th bedroom and a separate bonus room - perfect for extended family visits or your own getaway space. The lower level has a finished family room, mudroom with garage access and additional laundry hook ups. Central air, recessed lighting, professional landscaping and a 1 car garage complete this incredible package. A rare offering in a town with so much to offer!
MLS PIN #71494017
Apr 17, 2013
Sold
$485,000
$208/sq ft
Mar 15, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 14, 2013
Listed
$465,000
$200/sq ft
+2
Great Starter Home - NEEDS TLC! New England Cape with three bedrooms, one bath, fireplaced living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors and 1 car garage. Yard with mature plantings and stone wall. Nice neighborhood and dead end street. House is sold in "AS IS" condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,452 (+4.2%)
$621,000 + $553,000
$1,174,000
2025
$13,869 (−5.8%)
$591,000 + $543,000
$1,134,000
2024
$14,725 (+1.9%)
$563,000 + $639,000
$1,202,000
2023
$14,456 (+5.8%)
$512,000 + $600,000
$1,112,000
2022
$13,662 (+4.0%)
$465,000 + $525,000
$990,000
2021
$13,138 (+3.6%)
$443,000 + $470,000
$913,000
2020
$12,687 (+4.2%)
$443,000 + $460,000
$903,000
2019
$12,171 (+4.2%)
$422,000 + $440,000
$862,000
2018
$11,683 (+0.8%)
$385,000 + $432,000
$817,000
2017
$11,592 (+2.4%)
$375,000 + $425,000
$800,000
2016
$11,315 (+69.3%)
$357,000 + $418,000
$775,000
2014
$6,685 (+6.8%)
$308,000 + $123,000
$431,000
2013
$6,262 (+3.3%)
$301,000 + $111,000
$412,000
2012
$6,063 (+3.2%)
$295,000 + $110,000
$405,000
2011
$5,875 (+3.1%)
$298,000 + $110,000
$408,000
2010
$5,696 (+6.3%)
$298,000 + $113,000
$411,000
2009
$5,357
$300,000 + $113,000
$413,000
Tax history for 38 Arcola St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,452 (+4.2%)
$621,000 + $553,000
$1,174,000
2025
$13,869 (−5.8%)
$591,000 + $543,000
$1,134,000
2024
$14,725 (+1.9%)
$563,000 + $639,000
$1,202,000
2023
$14,456 (+5.8%)
$512,000 + $600,000
$1,112,000
2022
$13,662 (+4.0%)
$465,000 + $525,000
$990,000
2021
$13,138 (+3.6%)
$443,000 + $470,000
$913,000
2020
$12,687 (+4.2%)
$443,000 + $460,000
$903,000
2019
$12,171 (+4.2%)
$422,000 + $440,000
$862,000
2018
$11,683 (+0.8%)
$385,000 + $432,000
$817,000
2017
$11,592 (+2.4%)
$375,000 + $425,000
$800,000
2016
$11,315 (+69.3%)
$357,000 + $418,000
$775,000
2014
$6,685 (+6.8%)
$308,000 + $123,000
$431,000
2013
$6,262 (+3.3%)
$301,000 + $111,000
$412,000
2012
$6,063 (+3.2%)
$295,000 + $110,000
$405,000
2011
$5,875 (+3.1%)
$298,000 + $110,000
$408,000
2010
$5,696 (+6.3%)
$298,000 + $113,000
$411,000
2009
$5,357
$300,000 + $113,000
$413,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,843
Year built
1954
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3748293S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 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: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lowell St to Bartlett and then left onto Arcola
UnparsedAddress: 38 Arcola St, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,843
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3748293S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Harrington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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