20 Cornell St, Arlington, MA 02474
2nd Floor
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OFF MARKET

$1,138,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,200 sqft

20 Cornell St, Arlington, MA 02474

Est. Refi. Payment $6,807/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2020 for $763,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.14M
Since last month
Decreased$15K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$1K (-0.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$378K (+49.6%)
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 +42% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.14M
August 2026$1.14M
July 2026$1.16M
June 2026$1.18M
May 2026$1.19M
April 2026$1.19M
March 2026$1.17M
February 2026$1.14M
January 2026$1.11M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
155-157 Palmer St, Arlington, MA
0.25
Multi-Family Home
$1,030,000
03/13/26
4
2
2,140
25-27 Adams St, Arlington, MA
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$1,200,000
12/08/25
5
2
2,671
78 Everett St, Arlington, MA
0.26
Multi-Family Home
$1,300,000
10/31/25
4
2
2,240
68-70 Hamlet St, Arlington, MA
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$1,187,000
04/01/26
4
2
2,232
32-34 Harlow St, Arlington, MA
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$1,200,000
07/30/26
5
2
2,556
61-63 Foster St, Arlington, MA
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$1,260,000
03/12/26
6
3
2,900
21 High St, Somerville, MA
0.66
Multi-Family Home
$995,000
01/23/26
5
2
2,562
62-64 Waldo Rd, Arlington, MA
0.60
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
12/01/25
4
2
2,116
281 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville, MA
0.67
Multi-Family Home
$1,175,000
09/15/25
5
2
2,350
58-60 Orvis Rd, Arlington, MA
0.55
Multi-Family Home
$1,460,000
05/20/26
5
2
2,683

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
21 Bowdoin St #21, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$732,100
2
1
1,185
Off Market
26 Bowdoin St #26, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
-
4
4.5
2,378
Off Market
24 Bowdoin St #24, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
-
4
4.5
2,354
Off Market
24-26 Bowdoin St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
-
8
9
4,809
Off Market
30 Bowdoin St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$1,519,300
4
2
2,136
Off Market
14 Cornell St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.02
$697,000
2
1
1,146
Off Market
88 Bowdoin St, Medford, MA 02155
0.05
-
4
2
2,150
Off Market
36-38 Bowdoin St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.05
-
5
2
3,106
Off Market
11 Amherst St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.06
$1,256,400
3
2
2,130
Off Market
20-22 Dartmouth St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
-
2
1
936
Off Market
33-35 Warren St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.10
-
6
4
3,726
Off Market
72 Rawson Rd #2, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$980,300
3
3
1,657
Off Market

Local Information

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

Multi-Family
Built in 1924
2,200 sqft
$517/sqft
Garage

About this House

The first floor unit has a custom kitchen, hardwood floors, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a separate dining room and living room,
2nd floor the same, but with one more room, hardwood floors are clean & neat. The whole house has all electric & plumbing, updates, for years of care free lasting performance.
The roof has Architectural roof shingles with a 30 + year life warranty. The whole house has complete insulation. New Boiler & heating oil Tanks.

20 Cornell St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,200 sqft multi-family built in 1924. It last sold for $763,500 on Aug 28, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2018 with an asking price of $1,850 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 31, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,138,300, with a rent estimate of $3,630/month.

Home Details for 20 Cornell St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, WorkshopStorageCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, RadiantHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Shingle, Stone, Vinyl, Brick, Cement ConcreteGardenLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 8Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924Year Updated: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 24, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Aug 28, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$763,500
Nov 20, 2019
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$920,000
Nov 18, 2019
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$920,000
Price decreased by 7%
Nov 15, 2019
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$989,900
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$997K
$29.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.0%
Price per sq ft
$622
$31MoM
Available listings
87
15MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Arlington

At least 282 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

  • 71 % 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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    "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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  • 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.
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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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Frequently asked questions about 20 Cornell St

  • What is 20 Cornell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 20 Cornell St in Arlington, MA is $1,138,300.
  • What is the price history for 20 Cornell St?
    20 Cornell St in Arlington, MA last sold for $763,500 in August 2020.
  • Is Arlington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Arlington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Arlington?
    The median sale price in Arlington is $997K. That is down $29.5K from the prior month.
  • Does 20 Cornell St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 20 Cornell St in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.

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