CondominiumResidential
21 Fessenden Rd
ARLINGTON, MA 02476
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19252 units1,405–1,410 ft²
$1.6M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$810K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$576
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
+24.1%vs the Arlington ZIP median sale $/ft² ($464)
Sales Performance
$760K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
50.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
1989202120222026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
1989202120222026
5 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bed
1 unit$799K · $568/ft²
3 bed
1 unit$822K · $583/ft²
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.50%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.4.7 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.60%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$855,807
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$7,522
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MEH
Ottoson Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.1 mi
Brackett Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
District: Arlington School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02476These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,178
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,391 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,900
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 21 Fessenden Rd
How many units are in 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA?
21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA has 2 residential units across built in 1925, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 2 units at 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA is $810,408. That works out to $576 per square foot. Units run from 1,405 to 1,410 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA expensive for Arlington?
Units at 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA carry a median of $576 per square foot, 24% above the Arlington median of $464 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA?
1 units at 21 Fessenden Rd, Arlington, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 5 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 50.0% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $760K.
More homes on Fessenden Rd
- 19 Fessenden Rd # 2$1M4 bd · 2 ba · 2,210 ft² · Sold $1M · Oct 2025
- 19 Fessenden Rd # 1$744K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 ft² · Sold $725K · Oct 2025
- 32 Fessenden Rd # 345 bd · 3 ba · 3,209 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Aug 2024
- 21 Fessenden Rd # 23$822K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,410 ft² · Sold $670K · Mar 2022
- 14 Fessenden Rd5 bd · 2 ba · 2,826 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Oct 2021
- 25 Fessenden Rd$1M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,198 ft² · Sold $706K · Jan 2020
- 29 Fessenden Rd$992K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,777 ft² · Sold Jan 2018
- 28 Fessenden Rd$971K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,290 ft² · Sold $675K · May 2016
- 7 Fessenden Rd$1.7M5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,500 ft² · Sold $814K · Jul 2013
- 9 Fessenden Rd$1.6M5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,500 ft² · Sold $814K · Jul 2013
- 10 Fessenden Rd5 bd · 3 ba · 2,822 ft² · Sold Jul 2007
Closest homes
- 21 Fessenden Rd # 23$822K0 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,410 ft² · Sold $670K · Mar 2022
- 25 Fessenden Rd$1M43 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,198 ft² · Sold $706K · Jan 2020
- 19 Fessenden Rd$1M63 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,210 ft² · Sold $1M · Oct 2025
- 19 Fessenden Rd$744K63 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 ft² · Sold $725K · Oct 2025
- 12 Pine Ct$820K89 ft · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,558 ft² · Sold $80K · Mar 1995
- 29 Fessenden Rd$992K89 ft · 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,777 ft² · Sold Jan 2018
- 10 Pine Ct$1.1M128 ft · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,325 ft² · Sold $449K · Sep 2002
- 34 Appleton Pl107 ft · 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,375 ft² · Sold $1M · Oct 2017
More homes in Arlington 02476
- 131 Wildwood Ave4 bd · 2 ba · 2,800 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Oct 2026
- 21 Valentine Rd$1.2M4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,844 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Oct 2026
- 7 Park Cir$2M5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,976 ft² · Sold $2M · Sep 2026
- 95 Grandview Rd$2.6M2 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 ft² · Sold $2.7M · Sep 2026
- 48 Mt Vernon St4 bd · 2 ba · 3,019 ft² · Sold $1.4M · Sep 2026
- 107 Park Ave$1.1M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,624 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Sep 2026
- 49 Hillsdale Rd$1.9M4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,717 ft² · Sold $1.9M · Sep 2026
- 182 Highland Ave$1.5M2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,187 ft² · Sold $1.5M · Sep 2026
- 38 Bailey Rd$1.1M3 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Sep 2026
- 5 Perkins St$1.3M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,166 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Sep 2026
- 1286 Massachusetts Ave$749K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,299 ft² · Sold $685K · Sep 2026
- 993 Massachusetts Ave$365K1 bd · 1.5 ba · 581 ft² · Sold $365K · Aug 2026
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