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!
Sold for $1,065,000 on 09/25/25
$1,065,000
197 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
3beds
1,415sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
5,001 Square Feet Lot
$1,065,500 Zestimate®
$753/sqft
$3,763 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 26, 2025 at 01:05pm
Listed by:
Julie Gibson,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Sarah Holt
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73404857
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,415
- Total interior livable area: 1,415 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,415
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Waterfront features: Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,001 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:085.0 B:0004 L:0026,324876
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
Location
- Region: Arlington
- Subdivision: Mount Gilboa
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Estimated market value
$1,065,500