159 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476
OFF MARKET

159 Pleasant St
Arlington, MA 02476

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,856 sqft

$1,199,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,205/mo*
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$1,199,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,205/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,856 sqft

Local Information

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Description

A rare opportunity to own a piece of Arlington's History, welcome to The George Swan House. This stately center entrance Colonial is set on a large corner lot in the coveted Jason Heights/Pleasant Street Historic District. Enter in to a bright and cheery living room with plantation shutters. Across from the living room is the formal dining room with beautiful pendant lighting. Off of the kitchen you’ll find a 1/2 bath, mudroom area, and additional pantry for storage. Take the second full staircase in the rear of the house to the second level. Three large bedrooms are found here as well as a common full bathroom. The exterior features a beautiful and expansive paver patio, ideal for entertaining! A true commuters dream with easy access to Route 2, Alewife Station and Mass Ave. Close to Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington Center, the Bike Path, and Public Transit! Don’t miss your chance to restore this beauty!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 20, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
4 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
138 days ago

Home Details for 159 Pleasant St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1856 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker ConnectionAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioExterior: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone WallFoundation: Stone, Brick/MortarSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1813
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 327473

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 20 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington
School Information
Elementary School: BishopJr High / Middle School: OttosonHigh School: Arlington High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1856 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8899 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73087844

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsBike PathHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Vita Realty Group, (781) 729-4663
Compass, (781) 219-0313
Bought with: Matthew Basteri, (781) 720-9655, Flow Realty, Inc., (888) 750-3569
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73087844

Price History for 159 Pleasant St

DatePriceEventSource
04/19/2023$880,000Sold
MLS PIN #73087844
03/15/2023$799,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73087844
07/23/2004$400,005Sold
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Market trends in Arlington

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,178
Assessment$852,200
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Arlington

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  • 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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    "Perfect for families with kids, great neighborhood, trick n treat, family events, kids park, fun for families!"
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  • Amber M Halt
    "Easy commute, traffic during rush hour but nothing worse than normal boston traffic. Easy access to the train. Lots of trails for commuting via bike or walking. Lots of parks."
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  • Nick Gotch
    "It’s a very family friendly neighborhood in close proximity to both downtown Boston and the surrounding suburbs."
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  • Bonfiglio.lc
    "Great school, safe, welcoming. Many grocery stores, coffee shops and activities for kids. We love living here"
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    "Lots of places to walk your dog with plenty of hills for good exercise. Local park has off-leash times for pup to roam (with your supervision of course)"
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    "I’ve lived here for three years and wish I didn’t. Crime, broken windshields, stolen bikes. Just like I was living in NYC in the 80’s. "
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  • Ge X.
    "Summer music event has been very well organized every year. A lot of libraries and sing along events for kids. Not to mention tons of playgrounds, parks, trails that are easily accessible to residents."
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  • Rgiulietti61
    "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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  • Graham B.
    "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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  • Nels_frye
    "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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  • Younia
    "Pond in downtown area. Lots of walking space. Friendly people. Diverse. Good restaurants. Wildlife. "
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    "There really isn’t a better place in terms of density - not too dense but not completely auto-reliant. Mass transit and distribution of retail throughout neighborhoods could be better so we don’t have to use cars at all. "
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  • Allysonsaunders
    "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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  • Cscott1381
    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
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  • Jrcallinan
    "I have owned dogs in this neighborhood for the last 15 years and love the fact that there are parks to run off leash and many other dog owners. "
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  • Meagon B.
    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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  • Dbuiiock50913
    "I've lived in the area for 3 years. Neighbors are friendly, playground and splash pad are good for the kids, close by the commuter rail and 5m walk to nearest buses going to Arlington Center, Cambridge, or Alewife. "
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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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  • Jordan
    "Arlington is a really beautiful town that is huge and obnoxiously overpriced. Traffic from Arlington to Boston is ridiculous and in general the town is pretty boring."
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    "Very safe, lots of parks, schools, etc. Very family friendly. Low crime rate, very few bars/liquor stores. Overall it’s a veddy nice. "
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  • Michelle R.
    "My commute is very easy as I work in this town as well that being said there is public transportation to get you anywhere you need"
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  • Cassie H.
    "Lots of dog owners live here, and there are many well-kept paths and walkways and parks to enjoy, including an enclosed dog park. People generally pick up after their dogs and respect the lease laws."
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  • Josh
    "Bicycle to Woburn. Backroads most of the way. Traffic is not too bad. There can be some glass on the roads, so watch out for that. "
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  • Cfmoran
    "We have community events, porchfest was the last one ... everybody gets along and the neighborhood is special "
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  • Empaloalto
    "I have lived here for 14 years, with and without kids. Super family friendly neighborhood, nice walking distance to all the important things. Very safe and comfortable."
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  • Nels
    "Best possible place for dog owners and dog enthusiasts. Beautiful. And lots of great dogs to observe "
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  • Jordan
    "Limited off leash hours and happy to ticket. Though there are plenty of dog owners, people are pretty anti dog in general in Arlington. "
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  • Maureen L.
    "Great neighborhood! We love our neighbors who have become family! We are close to everything - easy commute into Boston with all the charm of the suburbs. "
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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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159 Pleasant St, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,856 sqft single-family home built in 1813. This property is not currently available for sale. 159 Pleasant St was last sold on Apr 19, 2023 for $880,000 (10% higher than the asking price of $799,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 159 Pleasant St is $1,199,200.