OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! CAPTAIN BENJAMIM LOCKE HOUSE CIRCA 1720! THIS HOUSE IS ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE HOME FEATURES LOTS OF PERIOD CHARM- 5 FPS, WIDE PLANK FLOORS. PREFERRED CLOSING 01/30/04
THE HISTORIC "CAPT. BENJAMIN LOCKE HOUSE" AWAITS YOUR INSPECTION.CONSTRUCTED BEFORE THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THIS HOME HAS RETAINED THE ORIGINAL CHARM AND INTEGRITY,WHILE RECEIVING MANY SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,346 (+11.0%)
$622,300 + $431,200
$1,053,500
2024
$10,220 (+6.2%)
$588,900 + $376,200
$965,100
2023
$9,620 (+3.8%)
$515,200 + $343,000
$858,200
2022
$9,266 (+0.7%)
$468,400 + $343,000
$811,400
2021
$9,201 (+2.5%)
$468,400 + $343,000
$811,400
2020
$8,974 (+1.6%)
$468,400 + $343,000
$811,400
2019
$8,829 (−1.6%)
$468,400 + $315,700
$784,100
2018
$8,976 (+6.2%)
$414,900 + $325,100
$740,000
2017
$8,454 (−1.9%)
$348,000 + $325,100
$673,100
2016
$8,616 (+1.5%)
$348,000 + $325,100
$673,100
2015
$8,488 (−0.1%)
$301,100 + $325,300
$626,400
2014
$8,500 (+3.7%)
$291,100 + $325,300
$616,400
2013
$8,197 (+24.2%)
$277,000 + $325,300
$602,300
2012
$6,601 (+10.1%)
$240,900 + $242,300
$483,200
2011
$5,997 (+13.3%)
$240,900 + $242,300
$483,200
2010
$5,291 (+5.9%)
$240,900 + $196,000
$436,900
2009
$4,996
$236,100 + $183,000
$419,100
Tax history for 21 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,346 (+11.0%)
$622,300 + $431,200
$1,053,500
2024
$10,220 (+6.2%)
$588,900 + $376,200
$965,100
2023
$9,620 (+3.8%)
$515,200 + $343,000
$858,200
2022
$9,266 (+0.7%)
$468,400 + $343,000
$811,400
2021
$9,201 (+2.5%)
$468,400 + $343,000
$811,400
2020
$8,974 (+1.6%)
$468,400 + $343,000
$811,400
2019
$8,829 (−1.6%)
$468,400 + $315,700
$784,100
2018
$8,976 (+6.2%)
$414,900 + $325,100
$740,000
2017
$8,454 (−1.9%)
$348,000 + $325,100
$673,100
2016
$8,616 (+1.5%)
$348,000 + $325,100
$673,100
2015
$8,488 (−0.1%)
$301,100 + $325,300
$626,400
2014
$8,500 (+3.7%)
$291,100 + $325,300
$616,400
2013
$8,197 (+24.2%)
$277,000 + $325,300
$602,300
2012
$6,601 (+10.1%)
$240,900 + $242,300
$483,200
2011
$5,997 (+13.3%)
$240,900 + $242,300
$483,200
2010
$5,291 (+5.9%)
$240,900 + $196,000
$436,900
2009
$4,996
$236,100 + $183,000
$419,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,081
Year built
1726
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2406642S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,762
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Yes
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,425
Tax Year: 2003
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 21 Appleton Street, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,081
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1726
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2406642S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Armoires In Two Bedrooms Stay
StandardStatus: Closed
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Peirce School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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