Brackett School and Menotomy Rocks Park!! A rare opportunity to live in Arlington in this enchanting Cape style that abuts Menotomy Rocks Park! This unique home has lots of windows overlooking the private yard and park. The living room, dining area and kitchen are on the lower level with direct access to the patio. The second level has 3 bedrooms and a full size bathroom. This cute home has many updates such as newer roof, heat and electrical. All at an affordable price!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
5,450 sq ftLot Size
$806Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Thalia Tringo• Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
COTTAGE LIKE, RANCH ABUTTING 35 ACRE WOODLAND -ALL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE-MENOTOMY ROCKS PARK. BIGGER THAN IT LOOKS! OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH PICTURESQUE VIEWS.CENTRAL AIR. WALK TO BRACKETT SCHOOL.
MLS PIN #30338828
Oct 30, 1999
Sold
$219,500
$185/sq ft
Jul 18, 1999
Listing Removed
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Jul 17, 1999
Listed
$219,000
$185/sq ft
SELLER PERFERS NOV. 1 CLOSING. FANTASTIC FLOWER GARDENS, WONDERFUL BRICK PATIO, UNIQUE PRIVACY, ABUTTING MENOTOMY ROCKS PARK & SHORT WALK TO BRACKETT SCHOOL. LIVRM, DINING & KIT & HALF BATH IN LOWER LEVEL. TRIPLE GLAZED WINDOWS.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1976
Sold
$38,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,199 (+8.0%)
$583,500 + $177,800
$761,300
2024
$7,591 (+6.1%)
$560,200 + $156,600
$716,800
2023
$7,153 (+4.9%)
$490,100 + $148,000
$638,100
2022
$6,821 (+1.4%)
$466,800 + $130,500
$597,300
2021
$6,726 (+2.5%)
$466,800 + $126,300
$593,100
2020
$6,560 (+2.8%)
$466,800 + $126,300
$593,100
2019
$6,379 (+7.2%)
$437,600 + $128,900
$566,500
2018
$5,952 (+2.7%)
$361,800 + $128,900
$490,700
2017
$5,796 (+4.8%)
$332,600 + $128,900
$461,500
2016
$5,533 (+0.5%)
$303,400 + $128,900
$432,300
2015
$5,503 (+3.8%)
$297,600 + $108,500
$406,100
2014
$5,299 (+7.1%)
$276,600 + $107,700
$384,300
2013
$4,950 (+6.4%)
$263,200 + $100,500
$363,700
2012
$4,654 (+10.1%)
$239,200 + $101,500
$340,700
2011
$4,228 (+2.5%)
$239,200 + $101,500
$340,700
2010
$4,126 (−1.5%)
$239,200 + $101,500
$340,700
2009
$4,189
$234,500 + $116,900
$351,400
Tax history for 16 Shawnee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,199 (+8.0%)
$583,500 + $177,800
$761,300
2024
$7,591 (+6.1%)
$560,200 + $156,600
$716,800
2023
$7,153 (+4.9%)
$490,100 + $148,000
$638,100
2022
$6,821 (+1.4%)
$466,800 + $130,500
$597,300
2021
$6,726 (+2.5%)
$466,800 + $126,300
$593,100
2020
$6,560 (+2.8%)
$466,800 + $126,300
$593,100
2019
$6,379 (+7.2%)
$437,600 + $128,900
$566,500
2018
$5,952 (+2.7%)
$361,800 + $128,900
$490,700
2017
$5,796 (+4.8%)
$332,600 + $128,900
$461,500
2016
$5,533 (+0.5%)
$303,400 + $128,900
$432,300
2015
$5,503 (+3.8%)
$297,600 + $108,500
$406,100
2014
$5,299 (+7.1%)
$276,600 + $107,700
$384,300
2013
$4,950 (+6.4%)
$263,200 + $100,500
$363,700
2012
$4,654 (+10.1%)
$239,200 + $101,500
$340,700
2011
$4,228 (+2.5%)
$239,200 + $101,500
$340,700
2010
$4,126 (−1.5%)
$239,200 + $101,500
$340,700
2009
$4,189
$234,500 + $116,900
$351,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
1,094
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2942614S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Jan 31, 2025 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Replace an existing electric water heater.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Living Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan
Dining Room Information
Area: 91
Length: 13
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan
UnparsedAddress: 16 Shawnee Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,094
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2942614S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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