Welcome home to this inviting 2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom Cape in the Kelwyn Manor neighborhood of East Arlington. Enjoy being walking distance to the movie theater, restaurants, and Alewife while having a generous, flat, fenced backyard complete with dogwood tree. All mechanicals, kitchen, and half bath updated in a major renovation in 2010 and a Rinnai instant hot water system added in 2017. Enjoy a well-appointed kitchen with Vermont Soapstone counters, in-ceiling speakers, and large window overlooking the backyard. Laundry and linen storage were added on the second floor. Basement is semi-finished with a workshop, playroom, and home office. There's also a bonus room/home office above the garage. Well-maintained wood fireplace adds ambience to holidays and is great for mid-winter s'more-making. The screened porch with Haiku ceiling fan is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or spend summer evenings chatting with friends. You don't want to miss this one!
A diamond in the rough in Arlington's sought after "Kelwyn Manor." A little TLC will go a long way in this 2 bedroom English Country Cape with great curb appeal. Large front to back fireplaced living room with built ins. 1st floor bathroom. Large screened in porch looks out onto nice level lot. Front to back master bedroom with built in and great storage. Walk to waterfront neighborhood park! Amazing Potential... this one won't last. Open House Saturday and Sunday 2:00-3:30.
Public Records
Nov 10, 1972
Sold
$35,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,750 (+9.1%)
$646,100 + $352,000
$998,100
2024
$9,857 (+12.7%)
$616,800 + $314,000
$930,800
2023
$8,747 (+1.1%)
$511,000 + $269,300
$780,300
2022
$8,650 (+1.8%)
$499,300 + $258,100
$757,400
2021
$8,498 (+2.5%)
$499,300 + $250,100
$749,400
2020
$8,289 (−15.0%)
$499,300 + $250,200
$749,500
2019
$9,747 (+26.9%)
$646,100 + $219,500
$865,600
2018
$7,683 (+2.3%)
$411,200 + $222,200
$633,400
2017
$7,512 (+11.2%)
$375,900 + $222,200
$598,100
2016
$6,753 (−3.2%)
$305,400 + $222,200
$527,600
2015
$6,974 (+3.7%)
$305,400 + $209,300
$514,700
2014
$6,725 (+4.2%)
$278,400 + $209,300
$487,700
2013
$6,454 (+7.3%)
$264,900 + $209,300
$474,200
2012
$6,013 (+19.0%)
$240,800 + $199,400
$440,200
2011
$5,055 (−1.0%)
$240,800 + $166,500
$407,300
2010
$5,106 (+2.0%)
$240,800 + $180,800
$421,600
2009
$5,005
$240,800 + $179,100
$419,900
Tax history for 20 Eliot Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,750 (+9.1%)
$646,100 + $352,000
$998,100
2024
$9,857 (+12.7%)
$616,800 + $314,000
$930,800
2023
$8,747 (+1.1%)
$511,000 + $269,300
$780,300
2022
$8,650 (+1.8%)
$499,300 + $258,100
$757,400
2021
$8,498 (+2.5%)
$499,300 + $250,100
$749,400
2020
$8,289 (−15.0%)
$499,300 + $250,200
$749,500
2019
$9,747 (+26.9%)
$646,100 + $219,500
$865,600
2018
$7,683 (+2.3%)
$411,200 + $222,200
$633,400
2017
$7,512 (+11.2%)
$375,900 + $222,200
$598,100
2016
$6,753 (−3.2%)
$305,400 + $222,200
$527,600
2015
$6,974 (+3.7%)
$305,400 + $209,300
$514,700
2014
$6,725 (+4.2%)
$278,400 + $209,300
$487,700
2013
$6,454 (+7.3%)
$264,900 + $209,300
$474,200
2012
$6,013 (+19.0%)
$240,800 + $199,400
$440,200
2011
$5,055 (−1.0%)
$240,800 + $166,500
$407,300
2010
$5,106 (+2.0%)
$240,800 + $180,800
$421,600
2009
$5,005
$240,800 + $179,100
$419,900
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,648
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
985797S
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Concrete
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,648
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,289
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Concord Turnpike (2) to Lake Street to Colonial Drive to Eliot Road
UnparsedAddress: 20 Eliot Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,648
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Middlesex County
APN: 985797S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Hardy
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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