For sale

$739,000

27 Governor Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

2beds

1,066sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

3,846 Square Feet Lot

$775,400 Zestimate^®

$693/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New furnaceQuiet dead-end streetNew guttersNew roofRefinished hardwood floorsOpen floor planAbundant natural light

Looking for a home in close proximity to Boston that offers single-family living in a condo-dominated market? This charming 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Colonial with abundant natural light and an open floor plan welcomes you! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in close proximity to local parks, major highways, and several downtown areas, you’ll enjoy the multi-tiered private back yard with mature plantings, and a long list of major updates recently completed by the current owner. Key improvements include: refinished hardwood floors; fresh paint; new roof; new gutters; new expanded 2-car driveway, retaining walls, and walkways; new furnace; new basement sump pump and dehumidifier. The owned solar panels come with an electric credit, providing efficiency and long-term savings. This property offers entry into desirable Arlington without the monthly condo fees, with boundless opportunity to update and make it yours over time!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
Level: Second
Area: 135
Dimensions: 9 x 15

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 121
Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bathroom 1

Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Area: 52.25
Dimensions: 5.5 x 9.5

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 126.5
Dimensions: 11 x 11.5

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Level: First
Area: 119
Dimensions: 7 x 17

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce
Level: First
Area: 170.5
Dimensions: 11 x 15.5

Heating

Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Internet Available - Unknown
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,066
Total interior livable area: 1,066 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,066

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall

Lot

Size: 3,846 Square Feet
Features: Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: M:092.0 B:0005 L:0002,325461
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block, Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Green energy

Energy generation: Solar

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Arlington

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $693/sqft
Tax assessed value: $675,600
Annual tax amount: $7,276
Date on market: 5/28/2026

Estimated market value

$775,400

$713,000 - $845,000

$3,021/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/28/2026	Listed for sale	$739,000$693/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73526271 Report a problem
11/16/2025	Listing removed	$739,000$693/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73440913 Report a problem
11/13/2025	Listed for sale	$739,000$693/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73440913 Report a problem
11/6/2025	Contingent	$739,000$693/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73440913 Report a problem
10/8/2025	Listed for sale	$739,000+427.9%$693/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73440913 Report a problem
3/29/1996	Sold	$140,000$131/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,276 +4.7%	$675,600 +2.9%
2024	$6,951 +4.3%	$656,400 +10.4%
2023	$6,665 +4.3%	$594,600 +6.3%
2022	$6,391 +1.7%	$559,600 +1%
2021	$6,282 +2.5%	$554,000 0%
2020	$6,128 -0.5%	$554,100 +1.3%
2019	$6,160 +12.7%	$547,100 +21.4%
2018	$5,467 +2.7%	$450,700 +6.3%
2017	$5,325 +0.7%	$424,000 +2.6%
2016	$5,289 +6.6%	$413,200 +12.8%
2015	$4,963 +1.2%	$366,300 +3%
2014	$4,904 +4.2%	$355,600 +2.8%
2013	$4,708 +3.9%	$345,900 +4.3%
2012	$4,531 +10.1%	$331,700
2011	$4,116 +2.5%	$331,700
2010	$4,017 +3.3%	$331,700 +1.7%
2009	$3,889 +2%	$326,300 -2%
2008	$3,811 +1.4%	$332,800 -3%
2007	$3,757 +12.3%	$343,100 +16.3%
2006	$3,346 +7.8%	$295,100 +4%
2005	$3,104 +2.8%	$283,700
2004	$3,019 -0.2%	$283,700 +27.7%
2003	$3,024 +1.9%	$222,200 +3.7%
2002	$2,967 +25.6%	$214,200 +60.1%
2000	$2,363 +2.9%	$133,800
1999	$2,297	$133,800

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