Gem of a spacious cape on West Newton line...newer eat-in kitchen...hardwood floors...fireplaced living room...jacuzzi tub in master bath...super basement playroom. This classic, sun filled home is in a great neighborhood, has a fenced-in yard, lovely perennial garden, a 1 car detached garage and is close to the commuter bus, Charles River Recreational path, Mass Pike and Rt 128...a treat to show!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$525Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susanne Nicolazzo• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
MOVE RIGHT IN! LOVELY EXPANDED 4BR 2BA ON NEWTON LINE.FP LR FENCED YD, DET GAR. MANY UPDATES INCL NEW MBR BATH W/JAC TUB RENOVATED 2ND BATH, LARGE MODERN EAT IN KITCHEN W/NEW CER TILE FLR. WALK TO SCHOOLS & PUB TRANS. A MUST SEE!!
MLS PIN #50388556
Mar 5, 1998
Sold
$188,500
$118/sq ft
Jan 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Nov 20, 1997
Listed
$199,900
$125/sq ft
PICTURE PRETTY WHITE CAPE CODDER. TERRIFIC KITCHEN. 2ND BEDROOM ON 1ST FLOOR CAN BE NICE DINING ROOM. MANY NEW UPDATES. COMMISSION REFLECTS 25% REFERRAL FEE. CALL JANET EDSALL 446-7232
MLS PIN #60605097
Mar 5, 1998
Sold
$205,000
$128/sq ft
Nov 20, 1997
Listed
$205,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1993
Sold
$147,450
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,464 (+6.0%)
$389,200 + $237,200
$626,400
2025
$6,099 (+2.4%)
$353,500 + $267,600
$621,100
2024
$5,958 (+0.5%)
$353,500 + $264,500
$618,000
2023
$5,929 (+0.5%)
$322,000 + $252,500
$574,500
2022
$5,900 (+6.8%)
$294,000 + $235,600
$529,600
2021
$5,522 (−0.6%)
$266,000 + $221,800
$487,800
2020
$5,558 (+0.3%)
$252,000 + $213,100
$465,100
2019
$5,544 (+8.5%)
$249,500 + $188,400
$437,900
2018
$5,110 (+5.9%)
$231,000 + $174,200
$405,200
2017
$4,826 (+9.6%)
$210,000 + $174,200
$384,200
2016
$4,403 (+1.5%)
$185,500 + $174,200
$359,700
2015
$4,336 (+2.1%)
$182,000 + $148,200
$330,200
2014
$4,247 (+4.7%)
$168,000 + $148,200
$316,200
2013
$4,058 (+1.0%)
$143,500 + $157,300
$300,800
2012
$4,016 (+2.0%)
$143,500 + $157,300
$300,800
2011
$3,937 (−3.5%)
$143,500 + $157,300
$300,800
2010
$4,079 (+5.6%)
$168,000 + $157,300
$325,300
2009
$3,862
$188,500 + $153,300
$341,800
Tax history for 31 Arlington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,464 (+6.0%)
$389,200 + $237,200
$626,400
2025
$6,099 (+2.4%)
$353,500 + $267,600
$621,100
2024
$5,958 (+0.5%)
$353,500 + $264,500
$618,000
2023
$5,929 (+0.5%)
$322,000 + $252,500
$574,500
2022
$5,900 (+6.8%)
$294,000 + $235,600
$529,600
2021
$5,522 (−0.6%)
$266,000 + $221,800
$487,800
2020
$5,558 (+0.3%)
$252,000 + $213,100
$465,100
2019
$5,544 (+8.5%)
$249,500 + $188,400
$437,900
2018
$5,110 (+5.9%)
$231,000 + $174,200
$405,200
2017
$4,826 (+9.6%)
$210,000 + $174,200
$384,200
2016
$4,403 (+1.5%)
$185,500 + $174,200
$359,700
2015
$4,336 (+2.1%)
$182,000 + $148,200
$330,200
2014
$4,247 (+4.7%)
$168,000 + $148,200
$316,200
2013
$4,058 (+1.0%)
$143,500 + $157,300
$300,800
2012
$4,016 (+2.0%)
$143,500 + $157,300
$300,800
2011
$3,937 (−3.5%)
$143,500 + $157,300
$300,800
2010
$4,079 (+5.6%)
$168,000 + $157,300
$325,300
2009
$3,862
$188,500 + $153,300
$341,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1655235S
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,600
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,611
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: High Street to Hovey to Arlington
UnparsedAddress: 31 Arlington Rd, Waltham MA 02451
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1655235S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Waltham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Waltham, MA • 02451
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
34
21
37
22
51
33
60
41
70
51
81
61
86
67
81
60
75
57
64
46
53
37
39
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$798,000 – $966,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $8,397 in fees.3 minutes to get started.