Sweet & serene, this 1920's Colonial has just what you've been waiting for! Move right in & enjoy the natural gumwood woodwork, living rm w/fireplace & beamed ceilings, dining rm w/built-in cab, kitchen w/great layout & french doors to a private deck, 3 bedrooms + w/up attic & LL playroom. You'll love the privacy of the enchanted back yard featuring loads of perennials & a treehouse! All of this in one of Arlington's most sought after locations - mins to Brackett, Skyline Park & Menotomy Rocks!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
5,348 sq ftLot Size
$838Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Julie Gibson• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
Bought with Julie Gibson• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
This 7RM Colonial boasts original gumwood mouldings,an beautiful beamed-ceiling FP LR and a bright 1st FL family/sunroom. A stylish updated Maple kitchen opens on to a rear deck and wooded yard. A fabulous location...steps to Menotomy Rocks Park. Seller prefers an end of July closing.
Public Records
Dec 11, 1992
Sold
$223,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,044 (+7.9%)
$580,400 + $445,000
$1,025,400
2024
$10,239 (+5.9%)
$557,200 + $409,700
$966,900
2023
$9,670 (+5.1%)
$487,600 + $375,000
$862,600
2022
$9,203 (+1.9%)
$464,400 + $341,500
$805,900
2021
$9,028 (+2.5%)
$464,400 + $331,700
$796,100
2020
$8,806 (+13.1%)
$464,400 + $331,800
$796,200
2019
$7,785 (+4.0%)
$435,300 + $256,100
$691,400
2018
$7,483 (+1.3%)
$359,900 + $257,000
$616,900
2017
$7,384 (+3.2%)
$330,900 + $257,000
$587,900
2016
$7,153 (−3.5%)
$301,800 + $257,000
$558,800
2015
$7,412 (+2.2%)
$296,000 + $251,000
$547,000
2014
$7,255 (+4.0%)
$275,100 + $251,000
$526,100
2013
$6,979 (+0.3%)
$261,800 + $251,000
$512,800
2012
$6,960 (+10.1%)
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
2011
$6,323 (+2.5%)
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
2010
$6,170 (+8.1%)
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
2009
$5,708
$233,200 + $245,700
$478,900
Tax history for 21 Longfellow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,044 (+7.9%)
$580,400 + $445,000
$1,025,400
2024
$10,239 (+5.9%)
$557,200 + $409,700
$966,900
2023
$9,670 (+5.1%)
$487,600 + $375,000
$862,600
2022
$9,203 (+1.9%)
$464,400 + $341,500
$805,900
2021
$9,028 (+2.5%)
$464,400 + $331,700
$796,100
2020
$8,806 (+13.1%)
$464,400 + $331,800
$796,200
2019
$7,785 (+4.0%)
$435,300 + $256,100
$691,400
2018
$7,483 (+1.3%)
$359,900 + $257,000
$616,900
2017
$7,384 (+3.2%)
$330,900 + $257,000
$587,900
2016
$7,153 (−3.5%)
$301,800 + $257,000
$558,800
2015
$7,412 (+2.2%)
$296,000 + $251,000
$547,000
2014
$7,255 (+4.0%)
$275,100 + $251,000
$526,100
2013
$6,979 (+0.3%)
$261,800 + $251,000
$512,800
2012
$6,960 (+10.1%)
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
2011
$6,323 (+2.5%)
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
2010
$6,170 (+8.1%)
$238,000 + $271,500
$509,500
2009
$5,708
$233,200 + $245,700
$478,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,392
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
984650S
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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Brackett
Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson
High School: Arlington High
Location Information
Directions: Highland to Longfellow
UnparsedAddress: 21 Longfellow Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,392
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 984650S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer Not Included In Sale
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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