$935,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2024

79 Charles St Arlington, MA 02474

Arlington Heights Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
8,529 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$655 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Golf Course Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom Cape-style home, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Potential to add a 3rd bedroom as home was previously a 3 bed but seller took down a wall to expand living room. The expansive living room is filled with natural light, providing an ideal space for relaxation or hosting guests. Adjacent to it, the open-concept kitchen and dining area offer plenty of room for entertaining, with generous countertop space and ample storage for all your culinary essentials.Both bedrooms are well-proportioned, creating cozy retreats, while the home’s efficient layout ensures easy living. The property also features a one-car garage, perfect for parking or extra storage. New high efficiency heating system. Highly desired neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsey Gallant

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 09/19/2024

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsey Gallant

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 09/19/2024

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 8,529 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,428 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Stratton Elem. Elementary School
  • Arlington High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:089.0 B:0001 L:0030,325133

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,358

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 1428
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 620.1
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 654.76
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:089.0 B:0001 L:0030,325133
  • Zoning: R1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8529
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9358
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Arlington High
  • Elementary School: Stratton Elem.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1992
Sold by
Skotnicki Pauline
Bought by
Cannan Jacqueline
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $181,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,101,250 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $654,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $255,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $310,000 No Value Available
Closed $287,000 No Value Available
Closed $273,000 No Value Available
Closed $60,000 No Value Available
Closed $180,000 No Value Available
Closed $180,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $2,279,000 +143.7% $608 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Sold $935,000 +5.6% $655 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Sale $885,500 -- $620 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,944 $923,300 $554,200 $369,100
2024 $9,358 $883,700 $547,400 $336,300
2023 $8,727 $778,500 $493,400 $285,100
2022 $8,511 $745,300 $473,100 $272,200
2021 $8,347 $736,100 $473,100 $263,000
2020 $8,141 $736,100 $473,100 $263,000
2019 $7,778 $690,800 $479,800 $211,000
2018 $6,904 $569,200 $358,200 $211,000
2017 $6,725 $535,400 $324,400 $211,000
2016 $6,680 $521,900 $310,900 $211,000
2015 $6,252 $461,400 $263,600 $197,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Doug Walters

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Doug Walters

    Larkin & Larkin Real Estate

    (978) 505-7148

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Phyllis Larkin

    Larkin & Larkin Real Estate

    (941) 624-5597

    2 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Zhuoming Sun

    Larkin & Larkin Real Estate

    23 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Lindsey Gallant

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73292523

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: ARLI-000089-000001-000030

Massachusetts Middlesex County Arlington 02474 Arlington Heights

79 Charles St, Arlington, MA

This home is located at 79 Charles St, Arlington, MA 02474 and is currently priced at $935,000, approximately $654 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 79 Charles St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School, Ottoson Middle School, and Arlington High School.

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