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Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)Other / Unknown

173 APPLETON ST

ARLINGTON, MA 02476
9
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
5,184 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,338,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$648,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$689,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,302,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
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.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Cyrus E. Dallin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

173 Appleton 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Arlington 02476
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Arlington 02476

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arlington 02476.

Living area5,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,843 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 173 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02476Middlesex County
Living areabigger than5,184 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac62% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than193048% of homes32% of homes

About 173 Appleton St

When did 173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA last sell?

173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA?

173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA has 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5,184 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA built?

173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA?

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

How does 173 Appleton St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02476?

Among the 5,972 homes in Arlington 02476, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,184 ft² against a typical 1,843 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1930 against a typical 1932). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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