12 Elder Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
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OFF MARKET

$1,158,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,859 sqft

12 Elder Ter, Arlington, MA 02474

Est. Refi. Payment $7,183/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 5, 2018 for $725,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.16M
Since last month
Decreased$17K (-1.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$15K (-1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$437K (+60.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +57% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$1.16M
October 2026$1.17M
September 2026$1.18M
August 2026$1.19M
July 2026$1.22M
June 2026$1.24M
May 2026$1.25M
April 2026$1.23M
March 2026$1.22M
February 2026$1.17M
January 2026$1.14M
2025
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2023
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2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
76 Paul Revere Rd, Arlington, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$899,000
06/24/26
3
1.5
1,567
22 Williams St, Arlington, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,265,000
07/15/26
4
1.5
1,970
21 Montague St, Arlington, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
06/17/26
5
2
2,370
10 Cummings Ave, Lexington, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$865,000
09/24/26
3
1.5
1,455
147 Lowell St, Arlington, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
09/28/26
4
2.5
2,200
12 Arnold St, Arlington, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,040,000
05/11/26
3
1.5
1,345
15 Berkeley St, Arlington, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$915,000
06/26/26
4
1.5
2,944
58 Alpine St, Arlington, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$845,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,271
5 Peck Ave, Arlington, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$860,000
12/01/25
3
2
2,132
7 Inverness Rd, Arlington, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,228,555
05/19/26
3
1.5
1,940

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
11 W Court Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.01
$787,000
3
1
1,290
Off Market
7 W Court Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$1,020,300
3
1
1,432
Off Market
203 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$1,032,600
3
1
1,378
Off Market
15 W Court Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$1,255,400
4
3
1,849
Off Market
11 Elder Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$947,700
3
2
1,296
Off Market
207 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$1,282,000
4
3
1,966
Off Market
25 Elder Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$1,082,200
3
1.5
1,900
Off Market
197 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$1,067,000
3
1.5
1,415
Off Market
92 Westminster Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$1,130,700
3
3
2,628
Off Market
106 Westminster Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$952,300
2
1
1,300
Off Market
191 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$1,683,300
4
3
2,602
Off Market
110 Westminster Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,045,900
3
2
1,810
Off Market
12 W Court Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$896,400
3
2
1,280
Off Market
219 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,582,200
4
2.5
2,800
Off Market
16 W Court Ter, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,291,200
3
2.5
1,890
Off Market
88 Westminster Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,375,900
5
2
2,633
Off Market
114 Westminster Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,177,500
3
3
1,755
Off Market
202 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,311,600
4
3
1,880
Off Market
187 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.05
$1,628,400
3
1
1,908
Off Market
187 Lowell St #2, Arlington, MA 02474
0.05
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Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1890
1,859 sqft
$623/sqft
Garage

About this House

It's all in the details, this 1890 home has the comforts of modern life without losing its fine craftsmanship. Starting as you step through front door, you can't help to see the level of detail that was poured into each element - from the newel post and stain glass window in the entry to the parquet floors in the dining room. With no shortage of light, the refinished hardwood floors shine throughout. The updated eat-in kitchen includes corian counters and butcher-block peninsula, providing plenty of space to work & gather. As you ascend to the upper floors, you are continually surprised as each bedroom is more spacious than the last. Finally, tucked away on the 3rd level is a sanctuary or calm in the master suite complete with sitting area and soaking tub. You can easily enjoy the outdoors on this wonderful private way dead-end street, relax on the covered front porch, work in your gardens or visit the Arlington Reservoir just a stones throw away.
12 Elder Ter, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,859 sqft single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $725,000 on Jan 5, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,158,100, with a rent estimate of $4,437/month.

Home Details for 12 Elder Ter

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890Year Updated: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Old Style

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 5, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$725,000
Nov 2, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$725,000
Sep 27, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$725,000
Mar 29, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$549,100
Nov 10, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$418,000

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated October 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.01M
$6.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$609
$3MoM
Available listings
96
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What Locals Say about Arlington

At least 283 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there are community events

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    "Excellent schools playgrounds close by. very walkable from most parts of town bike path runs through the town. Easy access to the T. Easy commute into Boston. Off major highways. Tons of restaurants from take out to dine in. Farmers market in the center During the warmer months. "
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    "Nice safe place to live. Good schools and transport network to the various middle and high schools. High school is about to be rebuilt. "
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    "Arlington center is lovely, historic, convenient and a perfect blend of suburb and city. Just too bad they blocked the red line from coming here. "
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  • Malissa B.
    "I work from home because the commute is a bit of a pain. If I do go into our Back Bay office, it can take upwards of 25 minutes to drive to Alewife station and an addition 40-60 minutes to take the T to Boston."
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    "There are many dog owners frequently walking dogs. We are also a couple of blocks from the mystic river with a beautiful natural walk way that is very popular with dog walkers."
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  • Jennifer_27
    "Very easy. Live on an ultra quiet side street but it’s just minutes from Rte. 2 and 128, and 20 minutes from 93. "
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  • Lakshmiswethadri
    "Public transport is not that great. Bus facility is ok. But the are is good for living. It shld be good if we get train facility from here"
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  • Shawn T.
    "Arlington is a beautiful and quiet suburb that is super super close to a train station that’ll take you straight into Boston. You get that nice quiet suburb feel with easy access to the city"
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  • Shawn T.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. Although they usually own their house or apartment. Finding an apartment that allows dogs and is affordable is very difficult/almost impossible in all of Boston, and Arlington is no exception."
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  • Sarah B.
    "Easy! I work 15 minutes away by car and hit no major traffic. If i need to get downtown I can walk to Alewife, Davis, or pick up a bus."
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    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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  • Joy M.
    "I’m visiting a clients home and this is my first time in Arlington. I love it, it seems like a really nice town and a good place to live if you want to start a family or are a in college or are just living by urself"
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    "Porch fest and town day are eventful. A lot of vendors/musicians around. It’s pretty busy at those times but also very diverse climate. "
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    "Local shop events, 5ks for local charities, many hip shops and restaurants, the Capitol Theater makes for great date night. Arlington day and porch fest!"
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Frequently asked questions about 12 Elder Ter

  • What is 12 Elder Ter estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12 Elder Ter in Arlington, MA is $1,158,100.
  • What is the price history for 12 Elder Ter?
    12 Elder Ter in Arlington, MA last sold for $725,000 in January 2018.
  • Is Arlington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Arlington is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Arlington?
    The median sale price in Arlington is $1.01M. That is up $6.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 12 Elder Ter?
    The lot at 12 Elder Ter in Arlington, MA is about 0.11 acres (4,791 sq ft).
  • Does 12 Elder Ter have a garage?
    Yes, 12 Elder Ter in Arlington, MA has a garage.

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