Sweet Colonial charmer is a terrific choice as a first home or a condo alternative. Well maintained home in one of the most popular neighborhoods in town-enjoy nearby Skyline Park, Menotomy Rocks, and a great commuting location! 1st level features a lovely enclosed sitting porch, entry w/coat closet, spacious vintage kitchen w/built-in island + abundant cabinetry, oversize dining room, and inviting living room w/beautiful custom mantle and woodburning fireplace. 2nd level features 2 good size bedrooms and 3rd smaller flex use (bedroom/office/nursery). Lovely refinished hardwood flrs throughout. Recent capital improvements: 6-year young roof, Burnham boiler 2012, upgraded 200 amp CB, and replacement windows! Private level fenced-in yard, perennial gardens, raised beds ready for your selected herbs/veggies, plus garage. Walk up to the attic = future potential.Don't miss out on this wonderfully affordable opportunity in Brackett/Dallin! Open House Fri 6/1 5-6, Sat & Sun 6/2-3 11:30-1
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
4,362 sq ftLot Size
$837Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lynne Thompson• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Julie Gibson• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Opportunity knocks-affordable entry into the Arlington single family market! Sweet Colonial charmer is a terrific choice as a first home or a condo alternative. Enjoy this popular neighborhood and quieter side street nr Skyline Park. 1st level features an enclosed sitting porch, entry w/coat closet, spacious vintage kitchen w/smart layout/built-in island/abundant cabinetry, oversize dining room, and inviting living room w/beautiful custom mantle and woodburning fireplace. 2nd level features 2 good size bedrooms plus 3rd smaller flex use (bedroom/office/nursery) depending on needs. Lovely refinished hardwood flrs throughout. Private level rear yard, perennial gardens, raised beds ready for you to plant, plus garage. Many cost-saving capital improvements already done! 3-year old roof, Burnham boiler 2012, hw tank 2012, upgraded electrical (200 amp CB), and many repl windows! Full-walk up to the attic offers future potential for expansion/equity building. Definite must see to appreciate!
MLS PIN #71287895
Dec 29, 2011
Sold
$380,000
$319/sq ft
Nov 20, 2011
Contingent
—
Nov 11, 2011
Price Changed
$380,000
$319/sq ft
Nov 4, 2011
Price Changed
$389,000
$326/sq ft
Oct 28, 2011
Price Changed
$395,000
$331/sq ft
Oct 28, 2011
Relisted
—
Oct 14, 2011
Contingent
—
Oct 6, 2011
Price Changed
$389,000
$326/sq ft
Sep 29, 2011
Price Changed
$395,000
$331/sq ft
Sep 15, 2011
Listed
$409,900
$344/sq ft
+15
Colonial feat 2 bed plus den (flex use as nursery/office) represents opportunity! Best value in prime Brackett neighborhood. Whether you're a 1st time buyer, seeking a condo alternative, or wish to add more living space + built equity by finishing the attic (access by full walk-up), this home is a terrific choice. Feat encl sitting porch, hardwood flrs, living rm w/fireplace, lrg dining rm, + smart layout in the spacious vintage eat-in kitchen. Level yrd w/perennials + garage. Lots of potential!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,233 (+3.3%)
$572,900 + $288,900
$861,800
2025
$8,942 (+8.1%)
$550,900 + $279,400
$830,300
2024
$8,272 (+6.3%)
$528,800 + $252,300
$781,100
2023
$7,783 (+4.6%)
$462,700 + $231,600
$694,300
2022
$7,440 (+1.7%)
$440,700 + $210,800
$651,500
2021
$7,318 (+2.5%)
$440,700 + $204,600
$645,300
2020
$7,141 (+5.1%)
$440,700 + $205,000
$645,700
2019
$6,793 (+3.8%)
$413,100 + $190,200
$603,300
2018
$6,543 (+1.8%)
$341,500 + $197,900
$539,400
2017
$6,429 (+3.7%)
$314,000 + $197,900
$511,900
2016
$6,199 (−2.2%)
$286,400 + $197,900
$484,300
2015
$6,341 (+2.6%)
$280,900 + $187,100
$468,000
2014
$6,181 (+4.3%)
$261,100 + $187,100
$448,200
2013
$5,927 (+0.8%)
$248,400 + $187,100
$435,500
2012
$5,881 (+10.1%)
$225,900 + $204,600
$430,500
2011
$5,343 (+2.5%)
$225,900 + $204,600
$430,500
2010
$5,213 (+2.0%)
$225,900 + $204,600
$430,500
2009
$5,110
$221,300 + $207,400
$428,700
Tax history for 15 Buena Vista Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,233 (+3.3%)
$572,900 + $288,900
$861,800
2025
$8,942 (+8.1%)
$550,900 + $279,400
$830,300
2024
$8,272 (+6.3%)
$528,800 + $252,300
$781,100
2023
$7,783 (+4.6%)
$462,700 + $231,600
$694,300
2022
$7,440 (+1.7%)
$440,700 + $210,800
$651,500
2021
$7,318 (+2.5%)
$440,700 + $204,600
$645,300
2020
$7,141 (+5.1%)
$440,700 + $205,000
$645,700
2019
$6,793 (+3.8%)
$413,100 + $190,200
$603,300
2018
$6,543 (+1.8%)
$341,500 + $197,900
$539,400
2017
$6,429 (+3.7%)
$314,000 + $197,900
$511,900
2016
$6,199 (−2.2%)
$286,400 + $197,900
$484,300
2015
$6,341 (+2.6%)
$280,900 + $187,100
$468,000
2014
$6,181 (+4.3%)
$261,100 + $187,100
$448,200
2013
$5,927 (+0.8%)
$248,400 + $187,100
$435,500
2012
$5,881 (+10.1%)
$225,900 + $204,600
$430,500
2011
$5,343 (+2.5%)
$225,900 + $204,600
$430,500
2010
$5,213 (+2.0%)
$225,900 + $204,600
$430,500
2009
$5,110
$221,300 + $207,400
$428,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,272
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2695867S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,192
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,543
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Gray to Buena Vista
UnparsedAddress: 15 Buena Vista Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,272
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2695867S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Lilac Bush And A Few Perennials
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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