481 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
OFF MARKET

$978,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,258 sqft

481 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476

Est. Refi. Payment $6,134/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 5, 2002 for $370,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$979K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$609K (+164.5%)
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 +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$979K
September 2026$983K
August 2026$1M
July 2026$1.03M
June 2026$1.04M
May 2026$1.06M
April 2026$1.02M
March 2026$1.01M
February 2026$975K
January 2026$956K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
451 Appleton St, Arlington, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$860,000
05/21/26
3
1
1,490
20 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
04/09/26
4
3.5
2,347
125 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$845,000
06/23/26
3
2
1,386
107 Hibbert St, Arlington, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/22/26
3
2
1,536
44 Piedmont St, Arlington, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$787,500
08/28/26
2
2
1,681
23 Tucker Ave, Lexington, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
05/15/26
3
1.5
1,877
12 Arnold St, Arlington, MA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$1,040,000
05/11/26
3
1.5
1,345
2 Ely Rd, Arlington, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$811,000
06/22/26
2
1.5
1,344
16 Wilbur Ave, Arlington, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
11/26/25
3
2
1,884
5 Peck Ave, Arlington, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$860,000
12/01/25
3
2
2,132

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
485 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.01
$1,122,700
4
3
1,722
Off Market
477 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.01
$1,079,000
3
1.5
1,533
Off Market
264 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.02
$1,139,800
4
2
2,500
Off Market
264 Sylvia St #264, Arlington, MA 02476
0.02
$968,700
4
2
2,500
Off Market
489 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.02
$802,500
2
2
998
Off Market
473 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.02
$825,100
2
2
1,428
Off Market
9 Lublin St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.02
$853,300
3
2
1,720
Off Market
258 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.03
$951,400
3
3
1,893
Off Market
469 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.03
$945,500
4
1.5
1,767
Off Market
254 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.03
$1,020,300
3
2
2,108
Off Market
488 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$2,275,900
5
4.5
4,900
Off Market
480 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$1,622,500
4
2.5
2,641
Off Market
465 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$862,600
3
1
1,936
Off Market
490 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$2,216,700
5
5
4,887
Off Market
255 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$964,400
4
2
1,696
Off Market
499 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$1,120,100
3
3
1,526
Off Market
251 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$1,328,400
4
1.5
2,451
Off Market
250 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$783,000
3
1
1,152
Off Market
472 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$1,874,900
4
3
3,950
Off Market
259 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$1,310,100
5
4
3,146
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
1,258 sqft
$778/sqft
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 481 Appleton St, Arlington, MA. 481 Appleton St is in Arlington, MA and in ZIP code 02476. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,258 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4356 sqft and was built in 1940.
481 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,258 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $370,000 on Aug 5, 2002. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $978,700, with a rent estimate of $3,432/month.

Home Details for 481 Appleton St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 5, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$370,000
Nov 9, 1987
Source: N/A
Sold
$195,000

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1M
$17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$613
$6MoM
Available listings
96
26MoM
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  • 92% say there are sidewalks
  • 68% say there's holiday spirit
  • 64% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 481 Appleton St

  • What is 481 Appleton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 481 Appleton St in Arlington, MA is $978,700.
  • What is the price history for 481 Appleton St?
    481 Appleton St in Arlington, MA last sold for $370,000 in August 2002.
  • 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 $1M. That is down $17K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 481 Appleton St?
    The lot at 481 Appleton St in Arlington, MA is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).
  • Does 481 Appleton St have a garage?
    Yes, 481 Appleton St in Arlington, MA has a garage.

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