38 Lafayette St # 38, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$430,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,570
Sq Ft
$274
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1926
Year Built
2
Parking
96
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 9, 2008 • MLS# 70741353 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $449,900
Final Sale Price: $430,000
Difference: $19,900 (-4.4%)
Performance Metrics
95.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
96
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $287
Sale $/sq ft: $274
This property sold for $274 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.4% below the original asking price.

At 96 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$274/sq ft
Area Median
$438/sq ft
Difference
37.4%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Total gut rehab. 7 Room Open Floor Plan. 1500+SF Living Area,3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths; Professional Lighting Design Throughout (Wolfer's). New Bathrooms with tile flooring. Beautiful kitchen w/cherry cabinets, granite countertop and backsplash, GE Stainless Steel Appliances; Badger disposal. New Central Air and Heat, 1st Floor Sunroom has stand-alone baseboard heating. New 50 Gal. Hot Water Tank, Permiter Drainage System. Minutes to Alewife Station.

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Property History

Market Insights

56.4%
Price Range
89
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73509063
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 11, 2026
$986,000
MLS #73509063
Previous Transaction - MLS #72007981
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 5, 2016
$635,000
MLS #72007981
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Sold
Aug 15, 2008
$430,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 89
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2008
$435,000
Original listing
Agent: Brian Greeley Office: Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $6,126 $535,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,126
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$535,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1926
Living Area 1,570 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Stories 3
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Individual
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,126
Assessed Value $535,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Condo Docs In Process By Developer. House And Taxes Currently Assessed For Two Family By Town.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 38
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents Floor Plans (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 89 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1926
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,570 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
3
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1926
Effective Year (Renovated): 2008
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air, Individual
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street
School District
Arlington School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.5% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School 0.1% Emergency
↓ 5.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Lesley Ellis School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-07
St. Agnes Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades K-08
A
Hardy School
0.4 mi | #117 of 825 | Score: 58.3
Improved 5 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
410 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
Thompson Elementary School
0.8 mi | #193 of 825 | Score: 55.1
Dropped 44 spots from last year
-3.1 below state avg
516 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Arlington Children's Center
1.3 mi
Grades PK-K
Menotomy Preschool
1.3 mi
79 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
John A Bishop School
1.9 mi | #54 of 825 | Score: 62.2
Improved 8 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
376 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Brackett School
2.1 mi | #119 of 825 | Score: 58.2
Dropped 6 spots from last year
+0 above state avg
380 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
2.4 mi | #186 of 825 | Score: 55.7
Dropped 44 spots from last year
-2.5 below state avg
423 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Cyrus E Dallin School
2.8 mi | #38 of 825 | Score: 63.1
Improved 182 spots from last year
+4.9 above state avg
373 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Gibbs School
0.8 mi | #32 of 352 | Score: 59.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
+1.7 above state avg
480 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Ottoson Middle School
2.4 mi | #4 of 352 | Score: 65.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
+7.5 above state avg
977 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
Arlington Catholic High School
1.2 mi
17 sports • 1,412 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

38 Lafayette St # 38, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian Greeley
Listing Office Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Office Phone 781-648-3500
Agent MLS ID BB982522
Office MLS ID BB3850
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:16 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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