Every now & then, a home just feels right ~ timeless, graceful, & quietly beautiful. Built in the 1880s, this Victorian is exactly that. Thoughtfully updated yet preserved to honor a bygone era w/soaring ceilings, tall windows, a working fireplace, & HW floors, yet modern comforts like central air, & updated systems. The wraparound porch is magical: sip coffee, watch sunsets, or wave to neighbors heading across the street to Arlington’s best-kept secret ~ “The Res,” a favorite for swimming, playdates, & nature walks that connect to the bikeway & all the cafés & restaurants in the Heights. Inside, the flow is effortless: foyer to fireplaced living room, into a lovely dining room, then to an updated kitchen w/a breakfast alcove. Upstairs find 3 sunny bedrooms w/great closets & a gorgeous bath + explore expansion pot’l in the walk-up attic! Patio & perennial gardens grace the back yard, perfect for dinners as this gem is tucked into a private cul-de-sac in the most lovely neighborhood!
Sold for $1,065,000
$1,065,000
197 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
3beds
1,415sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
5,001 Square Feet Lot
$1,089,200 Zestimate®
$753/sqft
$4,044 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie Gibson 781-771-5760,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500
Bought with:
Sarah Holt
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73404857
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,415
- Total interior livable area: 1,415 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,415
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Public Water View, Other Water View (See Remarks)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Public,Other (See Remarks),Water
- Waterfront features: Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,001 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:085.0 B:0004 L:0026,324876
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
- Subdivision: Mount Gilboa
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $753/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $902,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,722
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $1,065,000+6.6%$753/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73404857 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000+100.2%$706/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73404857 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2009 | Sold | $499,000-5.7%$353/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2009 | Price change | $529,000-3.8%$374/sqft |
Source: Robert Bowes #70979953 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2009 | Listed for sale | $549,900+6.3%$389/sqft |
Source: Robert Bowes #70979953 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2005 | Sold | $517,500+14%$366/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2003 | Sold | $454,000+113.1%$321/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/1993 | Sold | $213,000$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,722 +8.5% | $902,700 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $8,962 -0.2% | $846,300 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $8,979 +4.4% | $801,000 +6.4% |
| 2022 | $8,600 +2.1% | $753,100 +1.4% |
| 2021 | $8,426 +2.5% | $743,000 |
| 2020 | $8,218 +9.9% | $743,000 +11.8% |
| 2019 | $7,481 +7.6% | $664,400 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $6,953 -0.5% | $573,200 +3.1% |
| 2017 | $6,985 +2.3% | $556,100 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $6,826 +0.5% | $533,300 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $6,795 +2.2% | $501,500 +4% |
| 2014 | $6,648 +1.3% | $482,100 |
| 2013 | $6,561 +2.1% | $482,100 +2.5% |
| 2012 | $6,424 +10.1% | $470,300 |
| 2011 | $5,836 +2.5% | $470,300 |
| 2010 | $5,695 -0.2% | $470,300 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $5,708 +1.5% | $478,900 -2.4% |
| 2008 | $5,621 +1.5% | $490,900 -3% |
| 2007 | $5,540 +7.1% | $505,900 +10.9% |
| 2006 | $5,171 +14.7% | $456,000 +10.6% |
| 2005 | $4,509 +2.8% | $412,200 |
| 2004 | $4,386 +18.2% | $412,200 +51.2% |
| 2003 | $3,710 +3.7% | $272,600 +5.5% |
| 2002 | $3,577 -2.6% | $258,300 +24.2% |
| 2000 | $3,673 +2.9% | $208,000 |
| 1999 | $3,571 | $208,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02474
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Peirce SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Ottoson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Arlington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce
- Middle: Gibbs/Ottoson
- High: Arlington High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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