42 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
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42 Bates Rd
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,827 sqft

$1,323,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,777/mo*
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$1,323,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,777/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,827 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Close to Alewife, Minuteman Bike Path and all the wonderful shops in East Arlington, Impeccably maintained, traditional move-in ready Colonial with all the must-haves! 3 beds & 1.5 baths, gleaming hardwood floors & so many modern updates, you'll be immediately charmed. Welcoming front entrance brings you into the living room w/ white-stone fireplace, recessed lighting & delightful privacy shutters. The gorgeous, updated kitchen w/ island has all the bells & whistles - quartz counters, S/S appliances, white cabinets & is open to the dining area. The family room addition w/ cathedral ceiling & stone fireplace w/ raised hearth & built-in bookshelves on either side is a show stopper! You'll love the sliders out to the back deck, patio & fenced-in yard w/ garden beds and a new, generously sized wooden garden shed. Upstairs are 3 good-sized bedrooms and ample closet space. The partially finished basement adds even more space & options to your lifestyle needs.
42 Bates Rd, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,827 sqft single-family home built in 1938. It last sold for $920,000 on Oct 29, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,323,500, with a rent estimate of $4,797/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 42 Bates Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Ceiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Vinyl, WoodSprinkler System
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: 4791 sqft

Price History for 42 Bates Rd

DatePriceEventSource
10/29/2020$920,000Sold
N/A
09/29/2020$939,000PendingAgent Provided
09/23/2020$939,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/09/2020$959,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/26/2020$985,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/20/2003$478,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$975K
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
Price per sq ft
$611
Available listings
109
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,119
Assessment$1,125,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 42 Bates Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
52 Warren St, Arlington, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
04/17/26
4
2
2,000
48 Palmer St, Arlington, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
06/24/26
4
1.5
1,762
18 Wellesley Rd, Arlington, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$880,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,859
108 Warren St, Arlington, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
11/13/25
3
1.5
1,520
73 Beacon St, Arlington, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
07/01/26
4
1.5
1,892
23 Yale Rd, Arlington, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,201,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,560
79 Park St, Arlington, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$750,000
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,122
5 Putnam Rd, Arlington, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
06/29/26
3
1.5
1,945
30 Elmhurst Rd, Arlington, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
04/09/26
3
2.5
2,276
22 Yale Rd, Arlington, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,010,730
07/30/25
3
1.5
1,152

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Assigned Schools

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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