Wonderful 5 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial in desirable Brackett School district (consistently in the top 1% MCAS). Built in 1940 as a single level home, energy efficient second floor was added in 1962. The first floor bedroom offers multiple possibilities (den/playroom/home office). Dated, but charming, kitchen and baths are ready for your customization! This home maintains vintage character with solid doors and over sized windows. Decent closets throughout and full access to a walk up attic for storage or possible expansion. There's a detached garage with a level driveway and a well manicured yard -yielding low maintenance! Situated next to Menotomy Rocks Park (35.5 acres of woodland, walking paths and a 3-acre pond) - your recreational activities await! Just down the street from Skyline Park and phenomenal views of Boston! Easy access to public trans & major routes for your daily commute. See attached list of improvements.
WONDERFUL SETTING ON QUIET COUNTRY LANE, ABUTTING MENOTOMY ROCKS PARK AND STEPS TO BRACKETT SCHOOL, SKYLINE PLAYGROUND, 'T' AND RT 2. WATER PENETRATION IN BASEMENT EXTREMELY RARE. FULL WALK-UP ATTIC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,815 (+6.9%)
$580,000 + $517,000
$1,097,000
2024
$11,052 (+5.7%)
$556,800 + $486,800
$1,043,600
2023
$10,454 (+5.5%)
$487,200 + $445,400
$932,600
2022
$9,908 (+2.2%)
$464,000 + $403,600
$867,600
2021
$9,699 (+2.5%)
$464,000 + $391,300
$855,300
2020
$9,461 (+15.4%)
$464,000 + $391,400
$855,400
2019
$8,196 (+3.6%)
$435,000 + $292,900
$727,900
2018
$7,915 (+1.1%)
$359,600 + $292,900
$652,500
2017
$7,831 (+6.7%)
$330,600 + $292,900
$623,500
2016
$7,342 (+3.5%)
$301,600 + $272,000
$573,600
2015
$7,093 (+2.3%)
$295,800 + $227,700
$523,500
2014
$6,931 (+4.1%)
$274,900 + $227,700
$502,600
2013
$6,659 (+4.1%)
$261,600 + $227,700
$489,300
2012
$6,394 (+10.1%)
$237,800 + $230,300
$468,100
2011
$5,809 (+2.5%)
$237,800 + $230,300
$468,100
2010
$5,669 (+3.8%)
$237,800 + $230,300
$468,100
2009
$5,463
$233,000 + $225,300
$458,300
Tax history for 173 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,815 (+6.9%)
$580,000 + $517,000
$1,097,000
2024
$11,052 (+5.7%)
$556,800 + $486,800
$1,043,600
2023
$10,454 (+5.5%)
$487,200 + $445,400
$932,600
2022
$9,908 (+2.2%)
$464,000 + $403,600
$867,600
2021
$9,699 (+2.5%)
$464,000 + $391,300
$855,300
2020
$9,461 (+15.4%)
$464,000 + $391,400
$855,400
2019
$8,196 (+3.6%)
$435,000 + $292,900
$727,900
2018
$7,915 (+1.1%)
$359,600 + $292,900
$652,500
2017
$7,831 (+6.7%)
$330,600 + $292,900
$623,500
2016
$7,342 (+3.5%)
$301,600 + $272,000
$573,600
2015
$7,093 (+2.3%)
$295,800 + $227,700
$523,500
2014
$6,931 (+4.1%)
$274,900 + $227,700
$502,600
2013
$6,659 (+4.1%)
$261,600 + $227,700
$489,300
2012
$6,394 (+10.1%)
$237,800 + $230,300
$468,100
2011
$5,809 (+2.5%)
$237,800 + $230,300
$468,100
2010
$5,669 (+3.8%)
$237,800 + $230,300
$468,100
2009
$5,463
$233,000 + $225,300
$458,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
2,635
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2532866S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet
Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,916
Foundation Area: 832
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,931
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Eastern Ave or Jason St to Spring St.(Old Spring Street sign on corner)
UnparsedAddress: 173 Spring Street, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,635
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2532866S
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 • 0.3mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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