78 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
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OFF MARKET

78 Sunset Rd
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,502 sqft

$1,049,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,242/mo*
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$1,049,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,242/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,502 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Your search ends here! Charming 8-room Cape with garage parking in the desirable Arlington Heights neighborhood. Complete with hardwood floors and a sun filled living room, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, 3 spacious bedrooms, including one on the first floor, 2 full baths, and a cozy study - perfect for working from home or curling up with a good book. With its bonus finished basement area, this home offers plenty of room to spread out - imagine a game room, home theater, or workout area - the possibilities are endless. Also enjoy the expansive landscaped backyard, where lots of memories will be made. Just minutes to the Peirce School, the bike path, bus routes, shopping, dining, playgrounds, the ice rink, the Arlington Reservoir, and much more! Offers due on Tuesday, May 23rd at Noon. Early offers will not be accepted. Pre-offer inspections are welcome.
78 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,502 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $952,000 on Jun 23, 2023 (23% above the $775,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,049,300, with a rent estimate of $4,114/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
179 days ago

Home Details for 78 Sunset Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1502 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Vinyl, Hardwood, Renewable Sustainable Flooring Materials

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, GardenFoundation: OtherGardenSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Under,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Staging FurnitureParcel Number: 324554

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $775,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 24 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1502 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4313 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73112301

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Denman Drapkin Group, (617) 702-4842
Compass, (617) 303-0067
Bought with: Edward Gaeta, (781) 258-6976, Keller Williams Realty, (617) 969-9000
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73112301

Price History for 78 Sunset Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/23/2023$952,000Sold
MLS PIN #73112301
05/17/2023$775,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73112301

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.03M
$52.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.1%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$591
$20MoM
Available listings
102
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,737
Assessment$811,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 78 Sunset Rd

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
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85 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA
0.02
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$937,000
06/04/26
3
1.5
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15 Newland Rd, Arlington, MA
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$930,000
07/24/25
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1.5
1,478
45 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA
0.08
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$1,025,000
06/29/26
3
1.5
1,179
14 Aerial St, Arlington, MA
0.19
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$1,016,000
05/05/26
3
1.5
1,490
15 Edmund Rd, Arlington, MA
0.18
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$855,000
10/28/25
3
1.5
1,718
128 Blossom St, Arlington, MA
0.18
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$1,125,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,276
614 Summer St, Arlington, MA
0.19
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$1,066,000
08/18/25
4
1.5
1,570
6 Appleton Pl, Arlington, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$955,000
12/17/25
3
1.5
1,488
541 Summer St, Arlington, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$840,000
06/11/26
3
1
1,280
58 Alpine St, Arlington, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$845,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,271

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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. "
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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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    "Pond in downtown area. Lots of walking space. Friendly people. Diverse. Good restaurants. Wildlife. "
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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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    "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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    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
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    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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