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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $235,000 on May 5, 1992

12 ALTON ST

ARLINGTON, MA 02474
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,795 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · May 5, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,627 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,265,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$611,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$653,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,189,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
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.0.13
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thompson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Arlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02474These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
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.28,960
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,757 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,066
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,393
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%

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How this home compares

12 Alton St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Arlington 02474
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Arlington 02474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arlington 02474.

Living area3,795 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,974 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 12 Alton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02474Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,795 ft²96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac41% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192844% of homes30% of homes

About 12 Alton St

When did 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA last sell?

12 Alton St, Arlington, MA last sold on May 5, 1992 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA?

12 Alton St, Arlington, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,795 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA built?

12 Alton St, Arlington, MA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA?

12 Alton St, Arlington, MA is assigned to Thompson Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Arlington High School (high), rated A+; Ottoson Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Arlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02474?

Among the 8,570 homes in Arlington 02474, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,795 ft² against a typical 1,974 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1928 against a typical 1935). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Alton St, Arlington, MA was $13,627. The county assessed it at $1,265,300.

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