Lifestyle & location align in this sun-splashed gem of a Colonial, just blocks from the vibrant heart of Mass Ave’s shops, restaurants, bike path, & the 77 bus to Cambridge. Full of character from the roaring 1920s, the main level offers a flexible layout including a sunlit living room w/arched doorways, a bright & airy home office, versatile dining space, ½ bath & screened porch w/treetop views of the Winchester Highlands. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms - each with surprising walk-in closets + a timeless/updated bathroom & a stackable laundry closet. The finished lower level adds even more living space including a den/office followed by a playroom that opens to the beautiful backyard! Tucked on a quiet side street in the Brackett district, this home is part of a small, friendly enclave of seven homes, w/shared driveway accessed via Quincy Street. With updates to the roof, windows, kitchen, & heating system, all the work has been done, hit the easy button & enjoy!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,064 sq ftLot Size
$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Julie Gibson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Gorfinkle Group• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
The wait is over! Finally, an affordable Colonial with huge potential in top Brackett location, steps from Mass Ave, yet on a quiet side street. Move right in, or add your personal touches to turn this traditional Colonial into your dream home! Loaded with character, the 1st fl boasts spacious living room with lovely arched doorways, a sunny den, dining room with crystal chandelier, large eat-in kitchen and bonus screened porch with a view! 2nd fl has 3 nice beds with good closets and full CT bath. Thinking of replacing the wall-to-wall carpet? All hardwood floors underneath! Handy-people will LOVE the walk-out basement with its high ceilings, a huge workshop area, laundry room and direct access to the garage. Plenty of parking in the double-wide driveway accessed from Quincy St and leads to garage in rear. Desirable thermopane tilt-in windows, gas heat, handy shed, mature plantings and so much charm! Where else can you find all this for a great price in Arlington?
Public Records
Jun 1, 1983
Sold
$85,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,902 (+8.0%)
$531,800 + $387,600
$919,400
2024
$9,171 (+6.0%)
$503,200 + $362,800
$866,000
2023
$8,650 (+8.0%)
$440,300 + $331,300
$771,600
2022
$8,012 (+2.0%)
$400,300 + $301,300
$701,600
2021
$7,856 (+2.5%)
$400,300 + $292,500
$692,800
2020
$7,663 (+8.8%)
$400,300 + $292,600
$692,900
2019
$7,044 (+6.8%)
$400,300 + $225,300
$625,600
2018
$6,593 (+2.6%)
$354,500 + $189,000
$543,500
2017
$6,427 (−1.9%)
$297,400 + $214,300
$511,700
2016
$6,550 (+3.7%)
$297,400 + $214,300
$511,700
2015
$6,317
$257,300 + $208,900
$466,200
2014
$6,312 (+4.1%)
$248,800 + $208,900
$457,700
2013
$6,065 (+6.1%)
$236,700 + $208,900
$445,600
2012
$5,717 (+10.1%)
$205,900 + $212,600
$418,500
2011
$5,194 (+2.5%)
$205,900 + $212,600
$418,500
2010
$5,068 (+6.4%)
$205,900 + $212,600
$418,500
2009
$4,764
$201,700 + $198,000
$399,700
Tax history for 15 Farmer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,902 (+8.0%)
$531,800 + $387,600
$919,400
2024
$9,171 (+6.0%)
$503,200 + $362,800
$866,000
2023
$8,650 (+8.0%)
$440,300 + $331,300
$771,600
2022
$8,012 (+2.0%)
$400,300 + $301,300
$701,600
2021
$7,856 (+2.5%)
$400,300 + $292,500
$692,800
2020
$7,663 (+8.8%)
$400,300 + $292,600
$692,900
2019
$7,044 (+6.8%)
$400,300 + $225,300
$625,600
2018
$6,593 (+2.6%)
$354,500 + $189,000
$543,500
2017
$6,427 (−1.9%)
$297,400 + $214,300
$511,700
2016
$6,550 (+3.7%)
$297,400 + $214,300
$511,700
2015
$6,317
$257,300 + $208,900
$466,200
2014
$6,312 (+4.1%)
$248,800 + $208,900
$457,700
2013
$6,065 (+6.1%)
$236,700 + $208,900
$445,600
2012
$5,717 (+10.1%)
$205,900 + $212,600
$418,500
2011
$5,194 (+2.5%)
$205,900 + $212,600
$418,500
2010
$5,068 (+6.4%)
$205,900 + $212,600
$418,500
2009
$4,764
$201,700 + $198,000
$399,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Office, Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,010
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: White
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,902
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave. to Quincy to Farmer
UnparsedAddress: 15 Farmer Road, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1869364S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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