Ideally located in sought-after East Arlington, just moments from Spy Pond and close to Mass Ave, the Minuteman Bikeway, and Alewife Station, this thoughtfully improved two-family home offers an exceptional combination of location, quality, and flexibility. The upper unit spans two levels and has been extensively remodeled with exceptional attention to detail, featuring a renovated kitchen and bathroom, premium flooring, in-unit laundry, new appliances, fresh paint, and a finished 3rd floor level with bedroom and office space. The first-floor unit has also been updated, including a renovated kitchen and bathroom, exposed brick accents, and in-unit laundry, creating a comfortable and attractive living space for an owner or tenant. Significant improvements have been made throughout the property, including extensive insulation and soundproofing, building-wide baseboard heating, and a fully owned solar panel system designed to offset a substantial portion of the property's electrical costs. A new roof system with architectural shingles and new gutters adds to the property's long-term appeal, while thoughtfully selected native plantings create a beautifully landscaped, inviting, and low-maintenance outdoor setting. Please see sellers complete list of home improvements. A wonderful opportunity to own an extensively improved two-family home in one of East Arlington's most sought after locations.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,582 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,249 sqft |
| Year built | 1923 |
| Price / sqft | $335 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73585682 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | October 1, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $11,704 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,096,900 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Gross income (actual) | $50,400/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $50,400/yr |
| Total actual rent | $4,200/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 11 |
| Lot size | 0.12 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved |
| Basement | Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry |
| Foundation | Block |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating | Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,582 sqft of living area, built in 1923.
16-18 Alfred Rd, Arlington MA 02474 has been listed for 0 days (since October 1, 2026).
At a list price of $1,199,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $599,500 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $11,704 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,096,900.
At $1,199,000 for 3,582 sqft, that's about $335 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, tandem, paved).
16-18 Alfred Rd, Arlington MA 02474 is in Arlington, Middlesex County, MA 02474.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.