55 Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476
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$2,799,900

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,842 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

55 Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476

Est. Mortgage $17,364/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
0.39 acre lot
$578/sqft
3 Open Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

***OFFER DEADLINE Tuesday 07/28 at 6:00PM*** Welcome to this stunning Victorian in Arlington's highly sought-after Jason Heights neighborhood. Set on over 16,000 square feet of professionally landscaped grounds, this exceptional 12-room home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 4,842 square feet of living space. Thoughtfully restored through a comprehensive gut renovation in 2019, it seamlessly blends the intricate craftsmanship and period details of the Victorian era with modern systems, finishes, and conveniences. The first floor features an elegant living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, spectacular great room, private study, and full bathroom. The second and third floors offer five spacious bedrooms and three full baths. An inviting wraparound porch overlooks the beautifully landscaped grounds. Ideally located near Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington Center's shops and restaurants, public transportation, and Route 2, this is a rare offering in one of Arlington's most desirable neighborhoods.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Santana Team, (617) 858-5475
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, (617) 497-8900
Marco Puopolo, (339) 221-4551
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73553211
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Home Details for 55 Academy St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4842 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: Second FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Master BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring Stone Ceramic Tile, Flooring Engineered Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, PatioFencing: FencedExterior: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, GardenFoundation: Brick/MortarGarden
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3718Finished Area (below surface): 1124

Days on Market

Days on Market: 60

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:129.0 B:0002 L:0007, 328051

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,799,900Price Per Sqft: $578
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 07 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Under Agreement

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73553211

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4842 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73553211Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3718

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityBike PathHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic School

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Swetag009
    "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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  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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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  • Justinharpin
    "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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.89M
Since last month
Increased$5K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$170K (+6.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+70.4%)
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 +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.9M
August 2026$2.89M
June 2026$2.99M
May 2026$2.97M
April 2026$2.91M
March 2026$2.91M
February 2026$2.75M
January 2026$2.7M
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
5 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA
0.22
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$2,500,000
02/26/26
4
3.5
3,292
89 Churchill Ave, Arlington, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,980,000
06/25/26
4
3.5
2,750
34 Academy St, Arlington, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
07/31/26
4
3.5
2,480
15 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,567,000
08/31/26
4
3.5
3,643
50 Norfolk Rd, Arlington, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
06/17/26
4
3
3,077
4 Stony Brook Rd, Arlington, MA
0.39
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$1,630,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
3,065
31 Brunswick Rd, Arlington, MA
0.45
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$2,535,000
04/29/26
4
5
4,350
119 Gloucester St, Arlington, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,495,000
11/13/25
4
2.5
2,825
11 Lincoln St, Arlington, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,061,950
05/21/26
4
2.5
2,707
17 Oak Knl, Arlington, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,145,000
08/27/26
4
2
2,145

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
51-53 Irving St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.03
-
9
4.5
6,440
Off Market
44 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.04
$2,149,100
4
3
3,619
Off Market
Ravine St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
-
-
-
-
Off Market
75 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
$1,947,000
5
2.5
2,872
Off Market
68 Bartlett Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
0.09
$1,892,200
5
2
3,083
Off Market
34 Jason St #1, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
$676,200
2
1
972
Recently Sold
85 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.12
$1,736,300
4
2.5
2,676
Off Market
135 Pleasant St #24, Arlington, MA 02476
0.11
-
3
2.5
1,964
Off Market
135 Pleasant St #13-34, Arlington, MA 02476
0.11
-
2
1
1,420
Off Market
135 Pleasant St #33, Arlington, MA 02476
0.11
$438,400
1
1
544
Off Market
17 Gray St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.12
$1,962,100
4
2
2,355
Off Market
38 Gray St, Arlington, MA 02476
0.13
$2,548,200
5
5.5
5,110
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73553211
Pending
$2,799,900
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73553211
Contingent
$2,799,900
Jul 22, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73553211
Listed For Sale
$2,799,900
May 31, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,700,000
Apr 5, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,475,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Santana Team, Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, (617) 497-8900
Agent Phone: (617) 858-5475
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Frequently asked questions about 55 Academy St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 55 Academy St?
    Based on a $2,799,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 55 Academy St in Arlington, MA is approximately $17,762 (about $15,330 principal & interest, $2,357 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 55 Academy St compare to homes in Arlington?
    55 Academy St in Arlington, MA is listed at $2,799,900, about 177% above the $1.01M median sale price in Arlington.
  • What do residents say about Arlington?
    Residents describe Arlington, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See homes for sale in Arlington, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 55 Academy St?
    The closest schools to 55 Academy St in Arlington, MA are Arlington High School (rated 10/10), Bishop Elementary School (rated 10/10), Gibbs School (Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10).
  • Does 55 Academy St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 55 Academy St in Arlington, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 55 Academy St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 55 Academy St in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.
55 Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,842 sqft single-family home built in 1948. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jul 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73553211.