38 Cedar Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
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OFF MARKET

38 Cedar Ave
Arlington, MA 02476

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,840 sqft

$1,220,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,278/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$1,220,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,278/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,840 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.22M
Since last month
Decreased$44K (-3.5%)
Since last year
Increased$37K (+3.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$411K (+50.8%)
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 +81% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.22M
July 2026$1.26M
June 2026$1.27M
May 2026$1.27M
April 2026$1.25M
March 2026$1.23M
February 2026$1.17M
January 2026$1.15M
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
305 Park Ave, Arlington, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$930,000
10/28/25
3
2
1,741
147 Oakland Ave, Arlington, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,115,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,662
84 School St, Arlington, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$925,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,787
26 Perkins St, Arlington, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,470,000
08/03/26
3
2
1,799
160 Cedar Ave, Arlington, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
05/13/26
3
1.5
1,440
39 Chester St, Arlington, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$822,000
11/13/25
3
2
1,500
10 Stevens Ter, Arlington, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
11/17/25
3
1.5
1,806
11 Stevens Ter, Arlington, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
10/16/25
3
1.5
2,277
36 Kenilworth Rd, Arlington, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,635,000
06/16/26
4
2
2,115
74 Quincy St, Arlington, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$915,000
04/09/26
3
1
1,403

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
11 Hawthorne Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.07
$1,355,300
3
2
1,794
Off Market
54 Fountain Rd #54, Arlington, MA 02476
0.06
$548,300
1
1
760
Off Market
274 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.10
$1,867,000
5
2.5
3,316
Off Market
6 Cedar Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
$1,588,800
5
1.5
2,157
Off Market
71 Cedar Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.10
$1,480,700
4
1.5
2,208
Off Market
37 Fountain Rd #1, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
-
3
2
1,696
Off Market
37 Fountain Rd #2, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
$1,289,000
5
3.5
2,903
Recently Sold
49 Kenilworth Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.10
$1,207,800
4
1.5
1,829
Off Market
27 Hawthorne Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.12
$983,800
3
1
1,284
Off Market
105 Oakland Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.12
$1,300,700
3
1.5
1,600
Off Market
31 Fountain Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.11
$1,246,300
3
2
1,428
Off Market
164 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.15
$2,165,000
5
4.5
4,159
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 38 Cedar Ave.
  • Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1938
Living Area
1,840 sqft
Price/Sqft
$663
Parking
Garage

About this House

Don't miss this well loved 7 room 1.5 bath Center Entrance Colonial located in one of Arlington's highly desirable neighborhood. Steps to Robbins Farm and Skyline Park playground with breathtaking views of Boston. This beauty features high ceilings, crown molding and hardwood floors through out. Welcoming foyer leads to a traditional front to back living room with fireplace and a formal dining room with chair rails and built-in China closet. Relax and read a book in the spacious screened porch. Updated eat-in-kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters and recessed lighting. Second floor has 3+ bedrooms, including a a spacious master bedroom with his and her closets, an office and a full bath. Perfectly situated walk-up to attic with significant expansion potential. Located in the Brackett/Dallin School District. Join the Friends of Robbins Farm organization and participate in events and activities throughout the year. Short distance to Rt.2 and public transportation to Alewife.
38 Cedar Ave, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,840 sqft single-family home built in 1938. It last sold for $809,000 on Oct 15, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,220,100, with a rent estimate of $4,996/month.

Home Details for 38 Cedar Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, OilHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1938Year Updated: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 15, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$809,000
Sep 5, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$819,000
Sep 4, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$819,000
Price decreased by 2%
Aug 27, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$839,000

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

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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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  • Swetag009
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Nels_frye
    "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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  • Lou.villirilli
    "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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  • T. M. H.
    "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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  • Sarah B.
    "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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  • Justinharpin
    "Beer garden on the weekend and farmers market one day a week. There’s always something going on! There’s a community garden as well "
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Frequently asked questions about 38 Cedar Ave

  • What is 38 Cedar Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 38 Cedar Ave in Arlington, MA is $1,220,100.
  • What is the price history for 38 Cedar Ave?
    38 Cedar Ave in Arlington, MA last sold for $809,000 in October 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.
  • How big is the lot at 38 Cedar Ave?
    The lot at 38 Cedar Ave in Arlington, MA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).
  • Does 38 Cedar Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 38 Cedar Ave in Arlington, MA has a garage.

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