38 Lafayette St # 38, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

$986,000

Beds

Baths

1,649

Sq Ft

$598

Price/Sq Ft

1926

Year Built

Parking

Condominium

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509063 Copied! • Updated Jun 12, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $935,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $986,000
                        

Difference: +$51,000 (+5.5%)

Performance Metrics

105.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $567

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $598
                        

This property sold for $598 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 24 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$598/sq ft

Area Median

$221/sq ft

Difference

+170.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Tucked at the end of a quiet street in Arlington, just steps from Cambridge, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex condo offers 1,649 sq ft of sun-filled living with serene, tree-lined views. The open-concept second floor features a bright living room, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, dining area, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bath. The third floor is a private primary suite with skylights, a remodeled en suite bath (2020), and in-unit laundry. A first-floor office/mudroom provides access to a private backyard. Enjoy the Minuteman Bikeway outside your door and a short walk to Alewife Station, bus stop, CVS, Magnolia Playground, dog park, and Hardy school. Easy access to Harvard and Kendall Square, downtown Boston, and highways. Recent updates include a new front porch and fresh paint (2026). Includes basement storage and two-car tandem parking.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋

Status: Active under contract

May 12, 2026

Active → Active Under Contract

⏳

Pending Sale

May 5, 2026

Offer accepted, sale pending

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 29, 2026

$935,000

Original listing

Office: Dreamega International Realty LLC

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/12/2026	📋 Status: Active under contract	-	-	-	Active → Active Under Contract
05/05/2026	⏳ Pending Sale	-	-	-	Offer accepted, sale pending
04/29/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$935,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$9,953	$920,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$9,953

Tax Year 2026

HOA Fee

$365

Monthly

Assessed Value

$920,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Condominium

Year Built 1926

Living Area 1,649 sq ft

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Fireplace None

Basement Y

Laundry Third Floor, In Unit

Features Closet, Office

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features Fenced Yard, Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Security, Fenced

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $9,953

Assessed Value $920,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $365 Monthly

Fee Includes Insurance

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Pets Yes w/ Restrictions

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Flood Insurance Required, Ask Listing Agent. Separate Water Meter. Rear Garden Is Exclusive. Two Pets Allowed.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]

Unit/Building 38

Sq Ft Source Owner

Sq Ft Disclosures Living area does not include basement storage area.

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Condominium

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1926

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

1,649 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Entry Level

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features: Closet, Office

Windows: Insulated Windows

Basement: Y

Laundry: Third Floor, In Unit

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1926

Effective Year (Renovated): 2008

Structure Type: 2/3 Family

Exterior Materials:

Roof: Shingle

Foundation:

Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Security, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

38 Lafayette St # 38, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carrie Cheng

Listing Office Dreamega International Realty LLC

Office Phone 617-655-9357

Agent MLS ID CN254991

Office MLS ID AN8022

Listing Data Updated Jun 12, 2026 1:16 PM EDT

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