Welcome to 81 Ridge Street, where timeless charm, comfortable living, and beautiful outdoor spaces come together in a wonderful Arlington setting! Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated by the same family for over 60 years, this inviting brick home seamlessly blends classic character with modern-day comfort. A welcoming living room featuring a beautiful marble fireplace flows into the formal dining room, while the adjoining family room offers additional space for gathering, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Three bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level, while the finished lower level provides versatile space for recreation, hobbies, or a home office. Step outside to discover a private backyard retreat, where a charming patio nestled among established gardens invites peaceful mornings and memorable evenings. The expansive 10,606-square-foot lot, comprised of two formerly separate parcels, offers exceptional outdoor space for gardening, recreation, and endless possibilities. Complete with a two-car garage and convenient access to Arlington's shops, restaurants, parks, and commuter routes, this move-in-ready home is ready for its next chapter. A special place where cherished memories are made and new beginnings await! Showings begin at the Open House 10/29 4-530pm.
Listed by Carol Ryerson-Greeley · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty MLS PIN #73596275 · Updated 11/1/2026, 3:19:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
3
Full bathrooms
1
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
1.5
Total rooms
7
Living area
2,193 sqft
Living area source
Public Record
Above grade finished area
1,622 sqft
Below grade finished area
571 sqft
Building area
2,193
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Public Records
Area includes basement
Yes
Interior & systems
Heating
Baseboard · Fireplace(s)
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Appliances
Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer
Flooring
Wood · Tile · Carpet · Stone / Slate · Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior features
Play Room
Laundry
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · In Basement
Laundry dimensions
23X22
Basement
Full · Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access · Garage Access
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2
Level
Basement
Area
16 sqft
Length
4 ft
Width
4 ft
Features
Bathroom - Half · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Construction & condition
Year built
1950
Year built source
Public Records
Year built details
Approximate
Architectural style
Ranch
Construction materials
Frame · Brick · Stone
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Shingle
Attached property
No
Home warranty
No
Exterior color
Red
Accessory dwelling unit
N
Garage & parking
Total parking spaces
4
Parking features
Under · Garage Door Opener · Off Street
Garage
Yes
Garage spaces
2
Attached garage
Yes
Covered spaces
2
Carport
No
Open parking spaces
2
Lot & outdoor features
Lot area
10,606 sqft (about 0.24 acres)
Lot size
0.24 acres
Reported lot area
0.24
Lot size units
Acres
Exterior features
Patio · Fenced Yard · Garden · Stone Wall
Patio & porch
Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed · Fenced
Spa
No
Waterfront
No
Waterfront features
Beach Ownership(Private,Public,Association)
Beachfront
Yes
Water views
No
Utilities & infrastructure
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
for Electric Range
Sewer district
MWRA
Road frontage
Public
HOA & community
Homeowners association
No
Community features
Public Transportation · Shopping · Park · Golf · Medical Facility · Laundromat · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · House of Worship · Marina · Private School · Public School · T-Station · University
Subdivision
Morningside
Senior community
No
Taxes & property records
Annual property tax
$10,617.72
Tax year
2026
Assessed value
$995,100
Parcel number
073.000010014.0,324065
Zoning
RO
Registry book
85180
Registry page
350
Tax map
073
Tax block
0001
Tax lot
0014
Location & listed schools
City
Arlington
County
Middlesex
State
MA
ZIP code
02474
Listed elementary school
Bishop
Listed middle school
Ottoson
Listed high school
Arlington High
Directions
Summer Street or Oak Hill Drive to Ridge Street
Listing & disclosures
MLS number
73596275
Listing date
2026-10-28
Original entry date
2026-10-28
Status changed
2026-10-28
Listing modified
2026-11-01
Original list price
$990,000
Current list price
$990,000
List price per sqft
$451.44
Days on market
4
Property market time
4
Disclosures
Kitchen appliances are dated and may not be fully functional. Sump pump and perimeter drain installed. Public Record shows incorrectly 2 bedrooms only
Disclosure indicator
N
Lead paint
Unknown
UFFI
Unknown
Price & tax details
Current asking price$990,000
Original asking price$990,000
Listed on2026-10-28
Days on market4
Tax record supplied by MLS
Year
Property tax
Assessed value
2026
$10,617.72
$995,100
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
Schools & performance
2026 MA DESE
School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.
Schools named in the listing
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MLS-listed elementary
Bishop
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