3-5 Amsden Street, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$1,250,000
Est. $7,623/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,796
Sq Ft
$447
Price/Sq Ft
0.06
Acres
1927
Year Built
4
Parking
2 hours 13 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Listed Oct 7, 2026 • MLS# 73587971 Copied! • Updated Oct 7, 2026

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About this home

This is no flip. This is a custom renovation of exceptional quality! New windows, kitchens, baths, lighting, heating, plumbing and more! Move right in and enjoy off-street parking less than a mile from Alewife Station and a quick ride on the T to Cambridge or Boston. Perfect opportunity for an investor to rent both units or savvy buyer to live in one part while taking in rent for the other part. Terrific location near shops, restaurants, bus line, Waldo Park and Magnolia Park. Unit 3 includes 1,327sf of finished space on the first and lower floors. - Main level has one bedroom, terrific kitchen with gas stove, granite counters and counter seating open to living room and full bath. The lower level has a wet bar, half bath, laundry and terrific family room space. Unit 5 includes 1,469sf of finished space, also comprised of 2 levels. On the 2nd floor/main level for unit 5, find a lovely kitchen with gas stove and granite counters open to dining and living room, a play room or office, a bedroom and full bath, plus access to laundry and a private porch. The top floor features an office/den then an impressive primary suite with walk-in closet, gorgeous en-suite bath with shower. You'll find clever storage in numerous places. Each unit has central air and heating by efficient heat pumps and on-demand home water by gas plus plenty of recessed lighting. Renovations completed in 2014 are still in move-in condition! Designed with separate systems throughout to facilitate condo conversion. Small common area of basement has electrical panels, water heaters, storage and outside access.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Oct 7, 2026
$1,250,000
Original listing
Agent: Elizabeth Darby Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $13,232 $1,240,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,232
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,240,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1927
Living Area 2,796 sq ft
Lot Size 0.06 acres
Stories 4
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom With Shower Stall, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Office/den
Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony/deck, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $13,232
Assessed Value $1,240,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Driveway Has Easement To Give And Take Footage To/from Property Next Door. Ask For Additional Details.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Measurements are for marketing purposes only. Public record above grade + measured below grade.
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1927
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,796 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
4
Levels
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features: Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Office/Den
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1927
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Heat Pump
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Heat Pump
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, 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
0.3 mi
Grades PK-07
St. Agnes Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades K-08
A
Hardy School
0.3 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
0.6 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
1.2 mi
Grades PK-K
Menotomy Preschool
1.2 mi
79 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
A+
John A Bishop School
1.7 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
2.3 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+
Peirce School
2.7 mi | #49 of 825 | Score: 62.4
Dropped 15 spots from last year
+4.2 above state avg
327 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Gibbs School
0.6 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
2.2 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
1.0 mi
17 sports • 1,412 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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3-5 Amsden Street, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elizabeth Darby
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone 781-729-7777
Agent MLS ID BB911092
Office MLS ID AN4874
Listing Data Updated Oct 7, 2026 4:57 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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