This is no flip. This is a custom renovation of exceptional quality! New windows, kitchens, baths, lighting, heating, plumbing and more! Move right in and enjoy off-street parking less than a mile from Alewife Station and a quick ride on the T to Cambridge or Boston. Perfect opportunity for an investor to rent both units or savvy buyer to live in one part while taking in rent for the other part. Terrific location near shops, restaurants, bus line, Waldo Park and Magnolia Park. Unit 3 includes 1,327sf of finished space on the first and lower floors. - Main level has one bedroom, terrific kitchen with gas stove, granite counters and counter seating open to living room and full bath. The lower level has a wet bar, half bath, laundry and terrific family room space. Unit 5 includes 1,469sf of finished space, also comprised of 2 levels. On the 2nd floor/main level for unit 5, find a lovely kitchen with gas stove and granite counters open to dining and living room, a play room or office, a bedroom and full bath, plus access to laundry and a private porch. The top floor features an office/den then an impressive primary suite with walk-in closet, gorgeous en-suite bath with shower. You'll find clever storage in numerous places. Each unit has central air and heating by efficient heat pumps and on-demand home water by gas plus plenty of recessed lighting. Renovations completed in 2014 are still in move-in condition! Designed with separate systems throughout to facilitate condo conversion. Small common area of basement has electrical panels, water heaters, storage and outside access.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,796 sqft |
| Lot size | 2,827 sqft |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Price / sqft | $447 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73587971 |
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | October 7, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $13,232 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,240,100 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 4 |
| Total rooms | 10 |
| Lot size | 0.06 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Basement | Full, Finished, Interior Entry |
| Foundation | Block |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Flooring | Tile, Hardwood |
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,796 sqft of living area, built in 1927.
3-5 Amsden Street, Arlington MA 02474 has been listed for 0 days (since October 7, 2026).
At a list price of $1,250,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $625,000 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $13,232 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,240,100.
At $1,250,000 for 2,796 sqft, that's about $447 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street).
3-5 Amsden Street, 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.