278 Hillside Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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278 Hillside Avenue,Arlington, MA 02476
$1,449,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,075 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: the chris ridick team, douglas carson
Office: compass
MLS#:73488301
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$1,449,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$698.31

About this home

Stunning contemporary Cape, designed by notable architect, set on a prominent corner lot in one of Arlington’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Thoughtfully crafted, this home showcases sophisticated, high-end finishes & an effortless blend of indoor & outdoor living. Enjoy multiple outdoor spaces—including a roof deck & a remarkable glass/aluminum heated pergola—perfect for year-round entertaining or quiet retreat. Inside, oversized Andersen windows & electric heat pumps ensure exceptional light & energy-efficient comfort. The kitchen & baths feature exquisite stonework & premium appliances from Bosch, LG, GE Café, & Electrolux. Smart-home upgrades--Wi-Fi irrigation, garage EV charger, Nest, plus basement & shed storage. Located close to all Arlington has to offer—Robbins Farm & Menotomy Rocks Parks, Minuteman Bike Path, great restaurants, cafés, boutiques—with easy access to the Dallin Elementary School (only a 7 min walk!), Arlington Heights, Route 2, Cambridge, & Boston.

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Home facts

  • Year built:2025
  • Listing ID #:73488301
  • Updated:March 18, 2026 at 07:58 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:7
  • Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Dining Description:Crown Molding, Exterior Access, Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Description:Bathroom - Half, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exterior Access, Flooring - Hardwood, Microwave, Open Floorplan, Oven, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead, Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:2,075 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:2 Cooling Zones, Central Air, Heat Pump, High Seer Heat Pump (12+)
  • Heating:Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Central, Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal, Rubber, Shingle
  • Year built:2025
  • Building area:2,075 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.11 Acres
  • Lot Features:Cleared, Corner Lot, Level
  • Architectural Style:Cape, Contemporary
  • Construction Materials:Frame
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Deck - Roof, Decorative Lighting, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Professional Landscaping, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Storage
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:Arlington High School
  • Middle school:Ottoson
  • Elementary school:Dallin

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,449,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$698.31
  • Tax amount:$9,250 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Closet, Crown Molding, Foyer, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Smart home:Yes

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:3
  • Parking description:Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Paved Drive, Storage, Under
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1
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