Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
38 HAYES ST
ARLINGTON, MA 02474
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,236 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.
0.22 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,425 (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.$1,060,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$664,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,019,400
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.189 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.48%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
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.1959
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(2)
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.
EHM
Thompson Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
Ottoson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 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
38 Hayes 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 65% of homes in Middlesex County
- Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Arlington 02474
- Older than 72% 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 area2,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 62% of homes nearby
Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger
Bigger than 79% of homes nearby
Year built1925
OlderTypical 1932Newer
Newer than 36% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Arlington 02474 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,236 ft² | 62% of homes | 65% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.22 ac | 79% of homes | 38% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1925 | 36% of homes | 28% of homes |
About 38 Hayes St
How big is 38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA?
38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,236 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.
When was 38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA built?
38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA?
38 Hayes 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 38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02474?
Among the 8,570 homes in Arlington 02474, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,236 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1925 against a typical 1932). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Hayes St, Arlington, MA was $11,425. The county assessed it at $1,060,800.
More homes on Hayes St
- 30 Hayes St # 325 bd · 2 ba · 2,614 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Aug 2022
- 26 Hayes St # 284 bd · 2 ba · 3,265 ft² · Sold $435K · Jan 2002
- 25 Hayes St$1.2M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,110 ft² · Sold $206K · Aug 1994
- 39 Hayes St4 bd · 2 ba · 3,290 ft² · Sold $228K · Feb 1994
- 12 Hayes St4 bd · 2 ba · 2,927 ft² · Sold $245K · Jul 1993
- 22 Hayes St # 245 bd · 3 ba · 3,332 ft² · Sold $287K · Aug 1989
Closest homes
- 41 Mystic Lake Dr$1.4M63 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,217 ft² · Sold $600K · Oct 2004
- 30 Hayes St121 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,614 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Aug 2022
- 39 Hayes St111 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,290 ft² · Sold $228K · Feb 1994
- 47 Mystic Lake Dr$1.2M118 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,387 ft² · Sold $1M · Aug 2020
- 47 Mystic Lake Dr$969K118 ft · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,538 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Apr 2026
- 38 Mystic Lake Dr158 ft · 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,822 ft² · Sold Apr 2017
- 26 Hayes St162 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,265 ft² · Sold $435K · Jan 2002
- 26 Mystic Lake Dr$1.5M144 ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,966 ft²
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- 158 Lowell St$1.4M3 bd · 3 ba · 2,440 ft² · Sold $1.4M · Aug 2026
- 43 Woodside Ln$880K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,309 ft² · Sold $875K · Aug 2026
- 34 Thorndike St4 bd · 2 ba · 2,398 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Aug 2026
- 115 Ridge St$1.2M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,638 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Aug 2026
- 2 Montrose Ave$983K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 ft² · Sold $860K · Aug 2026
- 119 Ridge St$1.2M5 bd · 3 ba · 2,473 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Aug 2026
- 127 Sunnyside Ave$620K2 bd · 1.5 ba · 982 ft² · Sold $620K · Aug 2026
- 62 Princeton Rd$1.3M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,833 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Aug 2026
- 27 Lewis Ave$2.2M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,057 ft² · Sold $2.2M · Aug 2026
- 335 Mystic St$2.5M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,998 ft² · Sold $2.2M · Aug 2026
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