197 Lowell Street, Arlington, MA 02474
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$999,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1415 SQFT
0.11 Acre
HOA: N/A

Property Description

Every now & then, a home just feels right ~ timeless, graceful, & quietly beautiful. Built in the 1880s, this Victorian is exactly that. Thoughtfully updated yet preserved to honor a bygone era w/soaring ceilings, tall windows, a working fireplace, & HW floors, yet modern comforts like central air, & updated systems. The wraparound porch is magical: sip coffee, watch sunsets, or wave to neighbors heading across the street to Arlington’s best-kept secret ~ “The Res,” a favorite for swimming, playdates, & nature walks that connect to the bikeway & all the cafés & restaurants in the Heights. Inside, the flow is effortless: foyer to fireplaced living room, into a lovely dining room, then to an updated kitchen w/a breakfast alcove. Upstairs find 3 sunny bedrooms w/great closets & a gorgeous bath + explore expansion pot’l in the walk-up attic! Patio & perennial gardens grace the back yard, perfect for dinners as this gem is tucked into a private cul-de-sac in the most lovely neighborhood!

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Cabinets - Upgraded, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Living Room Features: Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Interior Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Electric Baseboard, Geothermal Heat Source, Hot Water Radiators, Individual, Oil, Oil, Radiant, Steam
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 1415
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Colonial, Courtyard, Detached, Farmhouse, Motel/Cottage/Efficiency,
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Aluminum, Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Corner, Scenic View(s)
  • Road Type: Private, Public
  • Waterfront Features: Walk to
  • Distance to Beach: 0 to 1/10 Mile
  • Beach Ownership: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73404857
  • Last Updated: 07/15/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
07/15/2025New$999,000$706MLSPIN
12/01/2009Sold$499,000$356MLSPIN
10/26/2009Under Agreement$499,000$356MLSPIN
09/24/2009Active$549,900$392MLSPIN
09/24/2009Active$529,000$377MLSPIN
09/24/2009Active$499,000$356MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: Julie Gibson, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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