488 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
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OFF MARKET

$2,255,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,900 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

488 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476

Est. Refi. Payment $14,126/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 26, 2016 for $1,199,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.26M
Since last month
Decreased$27K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$20K (+0.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+88.1%)
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 +80% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.26M
August 2026$2.28M
July 2026$2.38M
June 2026$2.41M
May 2026$2.4M
April 2026$2.34M
March 2026$2.37M
February 2026$2.29M
January 2026$2.23M
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
34 Golden Ave, Arlington, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
05/29/26
4
3.5
4,855
56 Valentine Rd, Arlington, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
01/23/26
5
4
4,175
147 Charlton St, Arlington, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,710,000
07/23/26
5
3.5
3,310
42 Peacock Farm Rd, Lexington, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
07/28/26
4
3
2,148
27 Peacock Farm Rd, Lexington, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,645,000
05/15/26
4
3.5
2,510
57 Williams St, Arlington, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,985,000
11/20/25
4
3.5
3,920
3 Compton Cir, Lexington, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/02/26
4
2.5
2,240
211 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
08/14/26
6
4.5
4,312
10 Perth Rd, Arlington, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,530,000
02/18/26
4
3
3,050
152 Charlton St, Arlington, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,951,000
06/17/26
5
4.5
3,355

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
462 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.06
$1,508,400
3
2
2,715
Off Market
251 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
$1,325,800
4
1.5
2,451
Off Market
512 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.07
$1,310,700
4
2
2,074
Off Market
271 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
$1,034,200
3
2
1,344
Off Market
458 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.07
$1,123,300
3
2.5
2,578
Off Market
29 Browning Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.07
$1,136,900
3
2
1,502
Off Market
451 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
$860,000
3
1
1,490
Recently Sold
16 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
$1,220,100
3
2
2,568
Off Market
20 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
$1,020,000
3
1.5
1,293
Recently Sold
40 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
$1,519,300
4
2.5
2,615
Off Market
15 Homer Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.10
$1,349,900
3
3.5
1,763
For Sale
209 Sylvia St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.13
$1,284,500
4
2
2,278
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2015
0.25 acre lot
4,900 sqft
$460/sqft
Garage

About this House

Ready for immediate Occupancy!! Welcome to Appleton Farms! Arlington's newest premier neighborhood offering 3 uniquely designed custom built homes by well-known, local developer. These homes will offer extraordinary features and amenities with the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. Each home will have 9 ceilings on the first level, a huge family room with a fireplace, which is open to the kitchen. The formal size dining room has a double sided fireplace that also opens into the study or home office. There will be custom moldings and trim, French doors, top of the line appliances, NEST thermostats and the garage will be wired for an electric car charger. The homes will offer 4 - 5 bedrooms with 4.5 baths, an open concept designed for entertaining. Terrific outdoor space with large decks and spacious rear yards. Location and layout have modern conveniences in mind!
488 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,900 sqft single-family home built in 2015. It last sold for $1,199,000 on Jan 26, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,255,800, with a rent estimate of $8,518/month.

Home Details for 488 Appleton St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAdditional StorageAtticNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, PantryStorage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: Central, SolarHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: OtherPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2015Year Updated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 26, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,199,000
Nov 26, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,199,000
Nov 17, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,199,000
Price decreased by 3%
Nov 4, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$1,239,000
Oct 29, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,239,000

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.01M
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.6%
1.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$618
$4MoM
Available listings
69
19MoM

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 488 Appleton St

  • What is 488 Appleton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 488 Appleton St in Arlington, MA is $2,255,800.
  • What is the price history for 488 Appleton St?
    488 Appleton St in Arlington, MA last sold for $1,199,000 in January 2016.
  • 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 $1.01M. That is up $11.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 488 Appleton St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 488 Appleton St in Arlington, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 488 Appleton St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 488 Appleton St in Arlington, MA has laundry facilities.

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