78 Everett St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD
OCT 31, 2025

78 Everett St
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,240 sqft

$1,300,000

Last Sold: Oct 31, 2025
19% over list $1.09M
$580/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,532/mo*
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$1,300,000

Last Sold: Oct 31, 2025
19% over list $1.09M
$580/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,532/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 sqft

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Description

Discover 78-80 Everett Street, a classic two-family on a tree-lined street in the heart of East Arlington offering flexibility for homeowners, investors, or developers. A welcoming front porch sets the tone for this inviting property. The first-floor unit features a spacious kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath, with hardwood floors and high ceilings. The second unit offers a similar layout with added space, 2 bedrooms, abundant natural light, and a private porch perfect for relaxing. A walk-up attic and full basement provide expansion or customization potential. Additional highlights include a private yard, two-car garage, and extended driveway for up to 4 cars. Ideally located near the Bike Path, Mass Ave, Spy Pond, and Alewife Station, this home combines neighborhood charm with exceptional opportunity whether you’re seeking rental income, multigenerational living, or a project with long-term potential.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from October 31, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$580/sqft
Listed
119 days ago

Home Details for 78 Everett St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 12
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2240 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Range, DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood BurningHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, DeckExterior: Rain GuttersFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4Has a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,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): 2240

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:030.0 B:0003 L:0010, 320489

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,095,000Price Per Sqft: $580/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 22 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington
School Information
Elementary School: ThompsonJr High / Middle School: Gibbs/OttosonHigh School: Ahs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2240 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat, Bike Path, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4948 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73431135Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2240

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkLaundromatBike PathPublic School
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team, (781) 645-0505
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 648-3500
Bought with: Jonathan Nyberg, (781) 883-7259, Old New England Properties, (781) 883-7259
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73431135

Price History for 78 Everett St

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2025$1,300,000Sold
MLS PIN #73431135
09/24/2025$1,095,000ContingentMLS PIN #73431135
09/16/2025$1,095,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73431135
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,452
Assessment$1,063,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 78 Everett St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
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45 Grafton St, Arlington, MA
0.10
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$1,350,000
07/31/25
5
2
3,258
25-27 Adams St, Arlington, MA
0.23
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$1,200,000
12/08/25
5
2
2,671
14 Lake St, Arlington, MA
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$1,350,000
09/25/25
4
2
2,709
20-22 Chandler St, Arlington, MA
0.33
Multi-Family Home
$1,280,000
07/02/25
4
2
2,564
62-64 Waldo Rd, Arlington, MA
0.41
Multi-Family Home
$1,075,000
12/01/25
4
2
2,116
61-63 Foster St, Arlington, MA
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$1,260,000
03/12/26
6
3
2,900
28 Gardner St, Arlington, MA
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$950,000
08/04/25
4
2
1,643
155-157 Palmer St, Arlington, MA
0.50
Multi-Family Home
$1,030,000
03/13/26
4
2
2,140
10 Rawson Rd, Arlington, MA
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$1,475,000
07/01/25
5
3
3,654

Assigned Schools

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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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  • 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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78 Everett St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,240 sqft multi-family built in 1915. This property is not currently available for sale. 78 Everett St was last sold on Oct 31, 2025 for $1,300,000 (19% higher than the asking price of $1,095,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 78 Everett St is $1,300,900.