451 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
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SOLD
MAY 21, 2026

451 Appleton St
Arlington, MA 02476

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,490 sqft

$860,000

Last Sold: May 21, 2026
4% below list $899K
$577/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,435/mo*
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$860,000

Last Sold: May 21, 2026
4% below list $899K
$577/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,435/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,490 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath Colonial located in desirable Arlington Heights. The first floor offers an open living and dining area that flows seamlessly into a renovated, open-concept kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast area with direct access to the backyard—ideal for entertaining. A first-floor bedroom provides flexible use as a guest room or home office. The second floor includes two additional bedrooms and a fully renovated bath. An unfinished basement with direct garage access offers excellent storage or future expansion potential. Additional features include a deep one-car garage and a flat backyard perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located near 25-acre Sutherland Woods Park, Spy Pond, and the Minuteman Bikeway, with easy access to Route 2 and Mass Ave into Cambridge.
451 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,490 sqft single-family home built in 1935. It last sold for $860,000 on May 21, 2026 (4% below the $899,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $856,100, with a rent estimate of $3,502/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$577/sqft
Listed
81 days ago

Home Details for 451 Appleton St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Garage Access,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1490 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric RangeAppliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleExterior: Rain Gutters, GardenFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, BlockGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Under,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1118Finished Area (below surface): 372

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:179.0 B:0004 L:0016, 331973

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,000Price Per Sqft: $577/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 29 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: ArlingtonCommunity: Arlington Heights
School Information
High School: Arlington High School

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1490 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4382 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Financing

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73488893Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1118

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessPublic School
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Karen Nickel, (617) 943-0922
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Robin Zaboulian, (617) 905-0800
Bought with: Sylvia Shen, (617) 763-2776, Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge, (401) 333-4900
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73488893

Price History for 451 Appleton St

DatePriceEventSource
05/21/2026$860,000Sold
MLS PIN #73488893
04/16/2026$899,000ContingentMLS PIN #73488893
03/19/2026$899,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73488893
11/08/2012$325,000Sold
N/A
08/21/2012$349,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/11/2012$379,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/22/2011$379,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/17/2010$379,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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$7,541
Assessment$700,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 451 Appleton St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
56 Rublee St, Arlington, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$810,000
08/25/25
2
1
1,344
299 Appleton St, Arlington, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$850,000
08/27/25
3
1
1,092
107 Hibbert St, Arlington, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/22/26
3
2
1,536
82 Oak St, Lexington, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,115,000
04/27/26
3
1
1,650
125 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$845,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,386
20 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
1,293
23 Tucker Ave, Lexington, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
05/15/26
3
1.5
1,877
458 Appleton St, Arlington, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/23/25
3
2.5
2,578
327 Appleton St, Arlington, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$851,000
08/15/25
4
1.5
1,777

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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

  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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