FeaturesBathroom - With Tub
LevelSecond
68 Fairmont Street, Arlington MA 02474
Arlington, MA 02474 • East Arlington
$510,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$479,000
Final Sale Price:
$510,000
Difference:
+$31,000 (+6.5%)
Performance Metrics
106.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$569
Sale $/sq ft:
$606
This property sold for $606 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$606/sq ft
Area Median
$939/sq ft
Difference
35.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Rare SINGLE FAMILY home on sunny corner lot with a garage in the most desirable location in East Arlington!!! Just one short block off the bike path to Alewife, this adorable 2 bedroom Dutch Gambrel Colonial may be the definition of "diamond in the rough," and is just waiting to be restored to its former glory. Known affectionately as "Ernestine's Dollhouse" by the children and grandchildren of the longtime owner, this gem resides on a simply fabulous spot overflowing with lilies and other perennials, an easy walk to both the Alewife Redline T and Harvard Square buses on Mass Ave. Take a stroll to the many trendy shops and award-winning restaurants of Capitol Square and North Cambridge, or to the newly renovated Magnolia Park and Thorndike Field. Whether you're a contractor or a buyer with vision who has been waiting patiently for a single to come up in this terrific neighborhood - you have a wonderful project awaiting you! Offers due by Tuesday 8/15 at 2 pm.
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Property History
Market Insights
49.3%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73578140
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 16, 2026
$945,000
MLS #73578140 - Active
Sold
Sep 26, 2017
$510,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Aug 10, 2017
$479,000
Original listing
Agent: Sarah Holt
Office: Bowes Real Estate Real Living
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $945,000 | - | - | MLS #73578140 - Active |
| 09/26/2017 | ✓ Sold | $510,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/10/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $479,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $5,263 | $419,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,263
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$419,000
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1919
Living Area
842 sq ft
Lot Size
0.07 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Fireplace
None
Basement
Partial
Laundry
In Basement
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,263
Assessed Value
$419,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
All Offers Shall Be Subject To The Seller Obtaining A License To Sell From The Probate Court. Zoning Is R2.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1919
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
842 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Partial
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1919
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Lesley Ellis School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-07
St. Agnes Elementary School
1.1 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
1.8 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
2.0 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
2.7 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
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
2.3 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
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
East Arlington
68 Fairmont Street, Arlington MA 02474
Arlington, MA 02474
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sarah Holt
Listing Office
Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Office Phone
781-648-3500
Agent MLS ID
CT003783
Office MLS ID
AC1277
Listing Data Updated
Sep 26, 2017 4:04 PM 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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