This spacious 4-bedroom home sits on a uniquely private ‘island,’ just steps to Menotomy Rocks Park. The 8,000+ sq ft lot has loads of privacy and several spaces to enjoy what seems like your own private park. The House is perched on a knoll, bathed in sunlight, and has wonderful views. Originally a Cape, the roof was raised in 2001 to create a full second floor and finished third floor with 9 rooms, plus semi-finished space in the lower level. Among the many improvements: 2016 gut-renovated kitchen; 2017 front porch and windows; 2018 expanded driveway; 2021 roof, deck, masonry, drainage; 2022 oil tank. Main level has kitchen, dining room, living room w/gas fireplace, full bath, and family room with direct access to the fenced yard. Second floor has 4 good-sized bedrooms, a second full bath, and large closet plumbed for third bath; the third-floor office has a skylight and loads of built-in shelves. Gas fireplace in the lower level playroom keeps things cozy. Come see this lovely home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
8,019 sq ftLot Size
$640Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judy Weinberg• Leading Edge Real Estate
Bought with Lynn Findlay• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
CUSTOM BUILT CAPE. MANY EXTRAS. OVER- SIZED WINDOWS LR & DR. HW FLRS THRUOUT. FP IN LR & FR. LONG,OVERSIZED GARAGE-2 CARS. CHAIR RAIL IN DR,NEW BACK DR,NEW 100A/CB.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,125 (+9.3%)
$660,600 + $650,900
$1,311,500
2024
$12,921 (+11.5%)
$634,200 + $585,900
$1,220,100
2023
$11,589 (+5.5%)
$554,900 + $478,900
$1,033,800
2022
$10,988 (+2.0%)
$528,500 + $433,700
$962,200
2021
$10,768 (+2.5%)
$528,500 + $421,100
$949,600
2020
$10,504 (+14.4%)
$528,500 + $421,200
$949,700
2019
$9,180 (+3.8%)
$495,500 + $319,800
$815,300
2018
$8,848 (+1.5%)
$409,600 + $319,800
$729,400
2017
$8,718 (+3.0%)
$376,500 + $317,600
$694,100
2016
$8,462 (−2.0%)
$343,500 + $317,600
$661,100
2015
$8,637 (+2.1%)
$336,900 + $300,500
$637,400
2014
$8,462 (+3.9%)
$313,100 + $300,500
$613,600
2013
$8,144 (+5.5%)
$297,900 + $300,500
$598,400
2012
$7,717 (+10.1%)
$270,800 + $294,100
$564,900
2011
$7,010 (+2.5%)
$270,800 + $294,100
$564,900
2010
$6,841 (+1.3%)
$270,800 + $294,100
$564,900
2009
$6,753
$265,400 + $301,100
$566,500
Tax history for 189 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,125 (+9.3%)
$660,600 + $650,900
$1,311,500
2024
$12,921 (+11.5%)
$634,200 + $585,900
$1,220,100
2023
$11,589 (+5.5%)
$554,900 + $478,900
$1,033,800
2022
$10,988 (+2.0%)
$528,500 + $433,700
$962,200
2021
$10,768 (+2.5%)
$528,500 + $421,100
$949,600
2020
$10,504 (+14.4%)
$528,500 + $421,200
$949,700
2019
$9,180 (+3.8%)
$495,500 + $319,800
$815,300
2018
$8,848 (+1.5%)
$409,600 + $319,800
$729,400
2017
$8,718 (+3.0%)
$376,500 + $317,600
$694,100
2016
$8,462 (−2.0%)
$343,500 + $317,600
$661,100
2015
$8,637 (+2.1%)
$336,900 + $300,500
$637,400
2014
$8,462 (+3.9%)
$313,100 + $300,500
$613,600
2013
$8,144 (+5.5%)
$297,900 + $300,500
$598,400
2012
$7,717 (+10.1%)
$270,800 + $294,100
$564,900
2011
$7,010 (+2.5%)
$270,800 + $294,100
$564,900
2010
$6,841 (+1.3%)
$270,800 + $294,100
$564,900
2009
$6,753
$265,400 + $301,100
$566,500
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,360
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2681982S
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street, Driveway
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,360
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Frontage Length: 142
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,988
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: The front of the house is on Spring St; driveway is on Old Spring St opposite the red cape house.
UnparsedAddress: 189 Spring St, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,360
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2681982S
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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