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$850,000
● House - Off Market

12 Cottage Avenue

Arlington, MA 02474
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,611 Ft²
$1,161,747
RealtyHop Estimate
36.68%
Since Jul 1, 2020
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Desirable neighborhood in E. Arlington on the Cambridge line! This attractive 3 bedroom home has many updates featuring a stylish kitchen, with granite counters and center island w/ high-top seating. Attractive cherry cabinets throughout w/ plentiful storage. A major renovation added a sun room, increased bedroom square footage and a lower level play room. The full bath has plenty of cabinets, a claw foot tub, a separate tiled shower and double vanity sink. There is a convenient half bath off the kitchen. Amenities include a spacious level yard and rear deck for entertaining, storage shed and two off street parking on a private street. Newer 'Lochinvar' direct vent heating/hot water system and vinyl windows throughout. Near East Arlington & Cambridge shopping, restaurants, Alewife/Red line, Minuteman bike path, walking trails, parks, 79 & 350 bus routes and more! Located in the Hardy/Thompson buffer zone-your home search could be over!! (See list of improvements).
Unit Size
1,611 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$528
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$656
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1880

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72659926)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 28, 2025 Temporarily off market -
Temporarily off market
Oct 15, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Oct 8, 2025 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $1,175,000
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
The rare East Arlington single-family you’ve been waiting for! This bright and cheerful home features a flowing main floor layout with spacious living room, half bath, and open concept kitchen/dining room overlooking a large deck and back yard perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs are three bedrooms --two with expanded closets-- and a full bath with double sinks and separate shower and tub. Bonus finished space in the basement includes a half bath and two rooms that can serve as home offices, gym, media room – you name it! Set on a cul-de-sac abutting the Alewife Greenway Path, and convenient to all the amenities of East Arlington, with its local shops, restaurants, Capitol Theatre, many parks and Spy Pond! Easy access to Arlington Center, Somerville, Cambridge, Route 2 and two Red Line Stations within a mile (Davis & Alewife).
Jun 30, 2020 Sold
Sold
May 21, 2020 Listed by Century 21 Adams KC $850,000
Listed by Century 21 Adams KC
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Effective Year Built: 1955
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 808
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,999
  • Total Building Area: 1,372
  • Gross Building Area: 2,737
  • Building Area: 1,372
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,372
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000092
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Arlington School District
  • School Tax School District: ARLINGTON PS
  • Census Tract: 356701

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Account Number: 15290
  • Parcel: ARLI M:023.0 B:0004 L:0005
  • Block: 4
  • Lot: 5
  • Municipality: ARLINGTON
  • Latitude: 42.4033
  • Longitude: -71.1353

    Address

  • Full Address: 12 Cottage Ave
  • Address - House Number: 12
  • Address - Street Name: Cottage
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Arlington
  • Carrier Code: C012
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 5504
  • Zip Code: 02474

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $948,400

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2248
  • Valuation Date: Feb 07, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,026,345
  • High Value: 1,257,078
  • Low Value: 795,612

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $895,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $534,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $361,000

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 25, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 30, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 104233
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Nov 18, 1994
  • Previous Sale Amount: $148,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 12 Cottage Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 12 Cottage Avenue was built in 1880 and last sold on Jun 25, 2020 for $850,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 12 Cottage Avenue is $1,151,864.
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