Tucked away in Arlington’s sought-after Brackett School neighborhood, this immaculately maintained and updated split entry has everything you have been searching for. If you appreciate peace and tranquility, you will love this home’s unique setting, bordering the serene Menotomy Rocks Park on a private cul de sac shared by only a few other homes. Sunlight pours through the huge bay window of the open concept, fireplaced living room. The beautifully updated, open concept kitchen will inspire culinary creativity, with granite countertops, SS appliances, a breakfast bar peninsula, and a seamless connection with the dining room. The primary suite offers two closets and a bathroom with a tiled shower. A glass slider connects with the deck and fenced backyard with a shed, offering the perfect blend of beauty and seclusion. More space awaits on the lower level with a family room, office, laundry, and half bath. Close to shopping, dining, public transportation, Robbins Farm and more.
The best of all worlds! This eight room, 3/4 bedroom home abuts Menotomy Rocks Park and is located just steps to Robbins Farm. Situated on a beautiful, professionally landscaped lot on a cul de sac, this home features a 2 car garage, lower level family room, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, newer roof '06, updated electric, and two full and one half recently updated baths. All this within walking distance to Brackett Elementary School, Ottoson Middle School and AHS.
MLS PIN #30745355
Oct 30, 2003
Sold
$512,000
$251/sq ft
Sep 9, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2003
Listed
$549,000
$269/sq ft
SPACIOUS RAISED RANCH/SPLIT ABUTS MENOTOMY ROCKS PARK. OPEN FLR PLAN, 2 FRPLCS, LOWER LEVEL FMLYRM AND 4TH BR/OFFICE. SLIDERS TO DECK. CUL DE SAC PROPERTY WAS TREATED FOR TERMITES
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,656 (+7.3%)
$753,700 + $607,100
$1,360,800
2024
$13,662 (+10.5%)
$723,500 + $566,600
$1,290,100
2023
$12,361 (+5.0%)
$633,100 + $469,600
$1,102,700
2022
$11,777 (+0.7%)
$602,900 + $428,400
$1,031,300
2021
$11,695 (+2.5%)
$602,900 + $428,400
$1,031,300
2020
$11,406 (+10.1%)
$602,900 + $428,400
$1,031,300
2019
$10,364 (+3.7%)
$565,200 + $355,200
$920,400
2018
$9,993 (+1.2%)
$467,300 + $356,500
$823,800
2017
$9,873 (+3.1%)
$429,600 + $356,500
$786,100
2016
$9,580 (+0.4%)
$391,900 + $356,500
$748,400
2015
$9,541 (+2.2%)
$384,400 + $319,700
$704,100
2014
$9,334 (+4.0%)
$357,200 + $319,700
$676,900
2013
$8,977 (+3.9%)
$339,900 + $319,700
$659,600
2012
$8,643 (+15.3%)
$309,000 + $323,700
$632,700
2011
$7,496 (+2.5%)
$309,000 + $295,000
$604,000
2010
$7,314 (+10.0%)
$309,000 + $295,000
$604,000
2009
$6,649
$302,800 + $255,000
$557,800
Tax history for 20 Menotomy Rocks Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,656 (+7.3%)
$753,700 + $607,100
$1,360,800
2024
$13,662 (+10.5%)
$723,500 + $566,600
$1,290,100
2023
$12,361 (+5.0%)
$633,100 + $469,600
$1,102,700
2022
$11,777 (+0.7%)
$602,900 + $428,400
$1,031,300
2021
$11,695 (+2.5%)
$602,900 + $428,400
$1,031,300
2020
$11,406 (+10.1%)
$602,900 + $428,400
$1,031,300
2019
$10,364 (+3.7%)
$565,200 + $355,200
$920,400
2018
$9,993 (+1.2%)
$467,300 + $356,500
$823,800
2017
$9,873 (+3.1%)
$429,600 + $356,500
$786,100
2016
$9,580 (+0.4%)
$391,900 + $356,500
$748,400
2015
$9,541 (+2.2%)
$384,400 + $319,700
$704,100
2014
$9,334 (+4.0%)
$357,200 + $319,700
$676,900
2013
$8,977 (+3.9%)
$339,900 + $319,700
$659,600
2012
$8,643 (+15.3%)
$309,000 + $323,700
$632,700
2011
$7,496 (+2.5%)
$309,000 + $295,000
$604,000
2010
$7,314 (+10.0%)
$309,000 + $295,000
$604,000
2009
$6,649
$302,800 + $255,000
$557,800
*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
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
2,039
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3618173S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
R1
Single-Family District
The predominant uses in R1 are single-family dwellings and public land and buildings. The Town discourages intensive land uses, uses that would detract from the single-family residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Highland Ave to Bonad Road to Menotomy Rocks Drive
UnparsedAddress: 20 Menotomy Rocks Dr, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,039
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3618173S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
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 • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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