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  • $1,190,200

    12 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA 02474

    3beds
    1,700sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1880
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $1,190,200 Zestimate®
    $700/sqft
    $4,545 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,190,200

    $1.12M - $1.27M

    $4,545/mo

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    What's special

    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).

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: ARLIM0230B0004L0005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1880

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Arlington

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
    • Exterior: Vinyl
    • Terms Feature: Contract For Deed
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Slider
    • Bth2 Level: First Floor
    • Bth1 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Half, Beadboard
    • Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard, Storage Shed
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Concrete Block
    • Laundry Dscrp: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Exterior Access
    • Liv Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Road Type: Private, Paved, Publicly Maint., Dead End
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/28/2025Listing removed$1,175,000$691/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73441434 Report a problem
    10/8/2025Listed for sale$1,175,000+38.2%$691/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73441434 Report a problem
    6/30/2020Sold$850,000$500/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/21/2020Listed for sale$850,000+474.3%$500/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Adams KC #72659926 Report a problem
    11/18/1994Sold$148,000$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,213 +7.7%$948,300 +5.9%
    2024$9,484 +8.7%$895,600 +15.1%
    2023$8,725 +4.3%$778,300 +6.3%
    2022$8,362 +1.9%$732,200 +1.2%
    2021$8,203 +4.3%$723,400 +1.7%
    2020$7,867 +2.6%$711,300 +4.5%
    2019$7,667 +13.5%$680,900 +22.3%
    2018$6,753 +5%$556,700 +8.7%
    2017$6,434 +7.2%$512,300 +9.2%
    2016$6,004 -3.3%$469,100 +2.4%
    2015$6,209 +8.5%$458,200 +10.4%
    2014$5,723 +3.8%$415,000 +2.4%
    2013$5,516 -0.4%$405,300
    2012$5,536 +10.1%$405,300
    2011$5,030 +2.5%$405,300
    2010$4,908 -0.3%$405,300 -1.9%
    2009$4,924 +1.7%$413,100 -2.3%
    2008$4,842 -0.7%$422,900 -5%
    2007$4,875 +3.4%$445,200 +7.1%
    2006$4,714 +17.5%$415,700 +13.3%
    2005$4,013 +2.8%$366,800
    2004$3,903 +9.9%$366,800 +40.5%
    2003$3,552 +4.8%$261,000 +6.6%
    2002$3,390 +26.4%$244,800 +61.2%
    2000$2,683 +2.9%$151,900
    1999$2,608 $151,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02474

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hardy/Thompson
    • Middle: Gibbs/Ottoson
    • High: AHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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