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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $720,000 on Jun 30, 2016

79 COTTAGE AVE

ARLINGTON, MA 02474
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,746 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$720,000 · Jun 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,557 (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.$1,073,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$591,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$481,900

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.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.86%
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.0.2 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.Duplex Single
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.1976
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
R.J. Hardy Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.4 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

79 Cottage Ave 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 81% of homes in Arlington 02474
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 88% 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.

Living area2,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 79 Cottage Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02474Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,746 ft²81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac23% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than197188% of homes65% of homes

About 79 Cottage Ave

When did 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA last sell?

79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA last sold on Jun 30, 2016 for $720,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA?

79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,746 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA built?

79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA?

79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA is assigned to R.J. Hardy 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 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02474?

Among the 8,570 homes in Arlington 02474, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,746 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1971 against a typical 1933). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Cottage Ave, Arlington, MA was $11,557. The county assessed it at $1,073,100.

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