# Arlington, MA Homes Sold in July 2026: Recent Prices From Forest Street to Rockland Avenue
Key Takeaways
•The direct answer: Recent Arlington closings mostly landed above $1.2 million. Those prices look more like a floor than a ceiling, with only 16 active single-family listings and 0.91 months of supply as of July 29, 2026, per David Lenoir's July 2026 Arlington market report, Coldwell Banker Realty.
•The trap: July's sold sheet records deals negotiated weeks ago. In a tight market, live competition — not comps — sets what you actually pay.
•The reality: Redfin's blended, all-property median dropped 9.97% year over year. Some of that gap reflects a shifting mix of what sold, though a softening market is a fair concern to watch.
•The move for August buyers: Treat July prices as your starting point, get fully pre-approved, and be ready to move fast.
Are July 2026 Arlington Sold Prices Still Useful?
Yes — but only if you use them the right way.
You're doing what most careful Arlington buyers do: pulling July closings around Forest Street, Park Avenue, Rockland Avenue, and nearby streets, then trying to figure out what a home "really" costs.
That instinct is smart. It can also mislead you.
Every closed sale reflects a deal negotiated weeks earlier. By the time it shows up as "sold," the next round of buyers may already be bidding higher.
As of July 29, 2026, Arlington had just 16 active single-family listings, down 20% from a year earlier, per David Lenoir's July 2026 Arlington market report, Coldwell Banker Realty. That equals 0.91 months of supply — current listings would sell out in under a month.
That's a strong seller's market.
Today is August 10. July's sold prices are helpful background. But August is where you actually compete.
A good example: 47 Park Ave Ext closed at $1,450,000 on July 30. For many buyers, that number is closer to the price of entry than the top of the market.
Why Can July Closings Put Buyers Behind?
Because sold prices are old news in a very tight market.
Think of "months of supply" as how long current homes would last at today's buying pace. A balanced market gives buyers more choices and more time. Nationally, Realtor.com projects the U.S. market to average 4.6 months of supply in 2026.
Arlington's 0.91 months in July is a far tighter local reading than that national context. Recent sales help you understand the floor. They don't always tell you the winning number.
That matters for your wallet. Fewer homes are selling, but those that do still command strong prices. If you're budgeting from last month's sale sheet, build in room above it.
What Did Homes Sell For From Forest Street to Rockland Avenue?
Recent Arlington closings still look firm. Here's a sample of late-July and early-August closings.
Recent Arlington Sale Prices: Late July–Early August 2026 Examples
A sample of individual recent Arlington sales illustrates the transaction price range visible in late July and early August 2026 closings.
| Series | Label | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sale Price | 34 Academy Street | $1,800,000 |
| Sale Price | 163 Woodside Lane | $1,475,000 |
| Sale Price | 26 Perkins Street | $1,470,000 |
| Sale Price | 47 Park Ave Ext | $1,450,000 |
| Sale Price | 87 George St | $1,344,000 |
| Sale Price | 165 Park Avenue #165 | $1,245,000 |
| Sale Price | 32-34 Harlow St | $1,200,000 |
| Sale Price | 11 Belton Street #2 | $1,000,000 |
These are illustrative individual closings that include a mix of property types. Most cluster above $1.2 million, and the high end includes 34 Academy Street at $1,800,000 — a top-end sale, not the typical outcome.
Now, the honest objection: the blended median fell 9.97% year over year — isn't the market softening?
Redfin's three-month, all-property (mixed-segment) city snapshot shows Arlington homes averaging 4 offers across all property types, with a blended median sale price of $1.1M, down 9.97% year over year.
Arlington Competitiveness: Three-Month Buyer Signals
Redfin’s three-month competitiveness indicators show how quickly homes are moving and how buyers are bidding.
Three-Month Market Signals
Average Offers4
Typical Sell Timearound 18 days
Median Sale Price$1.1M
Median Sale Price Changedown 9.97%
Median Sale Price per Square Foot$602
Median Price per Square Foot Changeup 0.8%
That median blends condos and single-family homes, so a wave of condo sales can pull it down even when single-family prices hold steady. How much of the 9.97% drop reflects condo mix versus genuine softening isn't clear, so treat it as a real signal worth monitoring. Redfin's blended 18-day sell time also covers all property types, not single-family alone. With about 0.91 months of supply and multiple offers still common, single-family demand points to a squeeze more than a slump.
Are Arlington Prices About to Crash?
That's the question many buyers quietly hope is true.
The logic sounds reasonable: in Realtor.com's March 2026 data, national list prices softened, so why wouldn't Arlington cool off too? Because local supply is still the constraint.
Nationally, 4 out of 5 homeowners with a mortgage hold a rate below 6%, according to Realtor.com's 2026 forecast. That creates the "lock-in effect" — owners sitting on a much lower rate than today's face a painful payment jump if they sell and buy again. So they stay put, and inventory stays low.
This local scarcity is why Arlington single-family prices have resisted the national softening so far, though that resistance could weaken if rates ease and more owners list.
The real exception is condos. Arlington's condo segment has loosened, with rising active listings and more months of supply than single-family, per Lenoir's July 2026 report. Focused on a single-family home near Arlington's most desired corridors? You're playing a tighter game.
What Should Arlington Buyers Do in August 2026?
Use July's sold prices as your starting point, not your ceiling.
•Treat July prices as your floor. If a similar home recently sold nearby, assume today's winning offer may need to match or beat it.
•Get fully pre-approved. A lender has reviewed your finances, putting you closer to offer-ready than a pre-qualified buyer.
•Set your true top number before you tour. Decide what price and payment work for you — it keeps you calm in a bidding situation.
•Move quickly when the right home appears. In a low-inventory market, the prepared buyer wins.
•Separate condos from single-family homes. Condo buyers may have more room to negotiate; single-family buyers should expect tighter competition.
Ask your agent about your current inspection rights before waiving one.
On cost: buyer-agent fees are now commonly negotiated upfront in writing — confirm the current practice and any written-agreement requirement with your agent. Sellers still often cover that fee in practice. Redfin reported the U.S. average buyer-agent commission at 2.43% in Q2 2025 — a national figure, not an Arlington-specific rate.
The bottom line: Arlington's July 2026 sold prices tell you where the market has been. They don't fully answer what you'll pay next.
If you're targeting a specific street — Forest Street, Rockland Avenue, Park Avenue, or nearby — get the current active, pending, and sold numbers before you offer. That's the data that protects your budget.
