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 $5,184/mo*

$860,000

Last Sold: May 21, 2026
4% below list $899K
$577/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,184/mo*
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,490 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$863K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
$100 (0%)
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 +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$860K
July 2026$862K
June 2026$857K
May 2026$860K
April 2026$897K
March 2026$862K
February 2026$825K
January 2026$806K
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
0.25
Single-Family Home
$810,000
08/25/25
2
1
1,344
0.35
Single-Family Home
$850,000
08/27/25
3
1
1,092
0.43
Single-Family Home
$855,000
07/22/26
3
1
1,422
0.28
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/22/26
3
2
1,536
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,115,000
04/27/26
3
1
1,650
0.25
Single-Family Home
$845,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,386
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
04/09/26
3
1.5
1,293
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
05/15/26
3
1.5
1,877

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
0.02
$1,124,600
3
2.5
2,578
Off Market
0.03
$1,532,800
3
2
2,715
Off Market
0.05
$1,286,600
4
2
2,278
Off Market
0.07
$1,211,600
4
2.5
2,340
Off Market
0.08
$1,127,400
3
2
1,502
Off Market
0.09
$1,522,600
4
2.5
2,615
Off Market
0.09
$1,431,600
4
3
2,181
Off Market
0.09
$1,315,300
4
2.5
2,101
Off Market
0.08
$1,329,300
4
1.5
2,451
Off Market
0.12
$1,020,000
3
1.5
1,293
Recently Sold
0.13
$1,143,000
3
2
2,568
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 451 Appleton St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1935
Living Area
1,490 sqft
Price/Sqft
$577/sqft
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

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 $862,500, with a rent estimate of $3,393/month.

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 18 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 and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 21, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73488893
Sold
$860,000
Apr 16, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73488893
Contingent
$899,000
Mar 19, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73488893
Listed For Sale
$899,000
Nov 8, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$325,000
Aug 21, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$349,000
Price decreased by 8%

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$997K
$29.5K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.0%
Price per sq ft
$622
$31
MoM
Available listings
87
15
MoM
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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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    "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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    "It’s a very family friendly neighborhood in close proximity to both downtown Boston and the surrounding suburbs."
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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. "
  • 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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    "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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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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    "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. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • Shawn T.
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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."
  • 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."
  • Cscott1381
    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
  • 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. "
  • Meagon B.
    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
  • 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. "
  • 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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    "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. "
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Cfmoran
    "We have community events, porchfest was the last one ... everybody gets along and the neighborhood is special "
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    "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."
  • Nels
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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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 451 Appleton St

  • What is 451 Appleton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 451 Appleton St in Arlington, MA is $862,500.
  • What is the price history for 451 Appleton St?
    451 Appleton St in Arlington, MA last sold for $860,000 in May 2026.
  • 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 451 Appleton St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 451 Appleton St in Arlington, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 451 Appleton St have a pool?
    Yes, 451 Appleton St in Arlington, MA has a pool.
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