42 Grafton St # 1, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$650,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,225
Sq Ft
$531
Price/Sq Ft
1915
Year Built
1
Garage Space
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 1, 2019 • MLS# 72491617 Copied! • Updated Jun 29, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $649,000
Final Sale Price: $650,000
Difference: +$1,000 (+0.2%)
Performance Metrics
100.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $530
Sale $/sq ft: $531
This property sold for $531 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.2% 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 23 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$531/sq ft
Area Median
$513/sq ft
Difference
+3.4%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Looking for a blend of period detail and modern appeal in an amazing East Arlington location? This home has it! Among the many great features of this 2-bed unit: a lovely foyer with built-in secretary, spacious living room with bay window and stained glass transom, dining room with wainscoting and built-in china cabinet, a 2014-renovated kitchen with large pantry, and a newly-renovated bathroom. Unit 1 gets half the basement with private laundry and great space for a home gym and workshop -- plus tons of storage! Outside there are common front and rear porches and a fenced back yard, one garage parking space plus half the driveway. Recent updates include new roof (2018), high-efficiency gas boiler w/ indirect HW heater (2011) and new insulation (2011). All this in vibrant East Arlington with its many shops, restaurants, Capitol Theatre, many local parks and Spy Pond! Close to Arlington Center with easy access to the Alewife T Station just a mile away via the commuter / bike path.

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Property History

Market Insights

24.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73498195
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 14, 2026
$855,000
MLS #73498195
Sold
Jun 28, 2019
$650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 1, 2019
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Lara Gordon Caralis Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $5,409 $480,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,409
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$205
Monthly
Assessed Value
$480,400

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1915
Living Area 1,225 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fan Coil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,409
Assessed Value $480,400

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $205 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Pets Yes
Seller Disclosures 1225 Sf Per Site Plan / 1349 Sf Per Public Records.
Exclusions Beer Fridge In Pantry & Bsmt Shelving Excluded. Kitchen Breakfast Bar & Bsmt Freezer Negotiable.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 1
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures per site plan
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Master Plan, Floor Plans (4)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,225 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1915
Effective Year (Renovated): 2008
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fan Coil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
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
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-07
St. Agnes Elementary School
0.6 mi
Grades K-08
A-
Thompson Elementary School
0.3 mi | #201 of 824 | Score: 54.9
Dropped 52 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
537 students Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Hardy School
0.3 mi | #116 of 824 | Score: 58.2
Improved 6 spots from last year
+-0 above state avg
382 students Diverse
Grades K-05
Arlington Children's Center
0.9 mi
Grades PK-K
Menotomy Preschool
0.9 mi
100 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
John A Bishop School
1.3 mi | #52 of 824 | Score: 62.2
Improved 10 spots from last year
+4 above state avg
375 students Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Brackett School
1.7 mi | #120 of 824 | Score: 58.0
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
394 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A-
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
1.9 mi | #180 of 824 | Score: 56.0
Dropped 38 spots from last year
-2.2 below state avg
448 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A+
Peirce School
2.3 mi | #57 of 824 | Score: 61.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
+3.6 above state avg
318 students Diverse
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Gibbs School
0.2 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
529 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A+
Ottoson Middle School
1.9 mi | #4 of 352 | Score: 65.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
+7 above state avg
963 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

1 school
Arlington Catholic High School
0.7 mi
17 sports • 1,412 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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42 Grafton St # 1, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Listing Information

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-945-9161
Agent MLS ID TM326380
Office MLS ID AN2064
Listing Data Updated Jun 29, 2019 11:39 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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