278 Hillside Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476
Local realty services provided by:ERA Key Realty Services
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 25, 2026 at 07:56 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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