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$899,395$587 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $510,000 on Jun 12, 2008

173 FRANKLIN ST

ARLINGTON, MA 02474
Building report
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,531 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$899K
$811K low$987K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$510,000 · Jun 12, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,726 (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.$810,200 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$810,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$881,695

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMIDDLESEX
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.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.6 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

173 Franklin 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Arlington 02474
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Arlington 02474
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Arlington 02474
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Arlington 02474

What homes are worth in Arlington 02474

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$331K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Arlington 02474.

How it measures up in Arlington 02474

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

Estimated value$899,395
CheaperTypical $1,019,821Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$587
CheaperTypical $587Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,531 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,975 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 173 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02474Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$899,39533% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58750% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,531 ft²31% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac72% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than200294% of homes89% of homes

About 173 Franklin St

How much is 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA is $899,395 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $811,332 to $987,458. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA last sold on Jun 12, 2008 for $510,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA?

173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,531 square feet of living space.

When was 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA built?

173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA?

173 Franklin 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 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02474?

Among the 8,570 homes in Arlington 02474, it is worth more than 33% of them ($899,395 against a typical $1,019,821), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($587 against a typical $587), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,531 ft² against a typical 1,975 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2002 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 62% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Franklin St, Arlington, MA was $8,726. The county assessed it at $810,200.

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