This tastefully renovated Colonial in the highly regarded Brackett School district boasts an outstanding commuter location. You’ll immediately notice the abundance of natural light and thoughtfully designed layout. The first floor consists of a front to back living room with the traditional beamed ceiling and gas fireplace. The spacious formal dining room is a perfect spot to entertain. The updated kitchen with gas cooking, granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances provide storage and prep space for the discerning cook. Upstairs features 3 generously sized bedrooms, a full bath and laundry, offering ample space for comfortable living. The home has a new mini split system furnishing heat and AC, garage with EV charger, hardwood floors, full insulation and a walkout basement with the potential to finish. All this and more located within one block of Mass Ave, public transportation and restaurants. Stop in today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
5,824 sq ftLot Size
$741Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Team Murray• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Shannon DeOliveira• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Maija Sawyer• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Est. $3,692 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 23 Farmer Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73498198
May 14, 2026
Sold
$1,082,000
$741/sq ft
Apr 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2026
Listed
$989,000
$677/sq ft
MLS PIN #73100560
Jun 5, 2023
Sold
$889,000
$608/sq ft
May 2, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 19, 2023
Listed
$849,000
$581/sq ft
+28
This beautifully renovated Colonial home in the desirable Brackett School district features 7 rooms, 3 comfortable bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms. The fully updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and opens up to a sun-drenched formal dining room and a spacious living room with a fireplace and stunning beamed ceiling. The first floor also includes a convenient small office area with laundry. Upstairs, you'll find three well-appointed bedrooms with crown molding, and a fully tiled bath and a half bath complete this level. Other features include a one-car attached garage, ample parking, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas. Recent upgrades such as a new oil heating system and tank, newer roof, and replacement windows make this home move-in ready. Located close to Mass Ave and public transportation, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Come and see for yourself all that this exceptional property has to offer!
MLS PIN #72513024
Jul 15, 2019
Sold
$750,000
$513/sq ft
Jun 11, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2019
Listed
$669,000
$458/sq ft
+27
This turn key freshly painted Colonial features 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths in the Brackett School district. The first floor has a wonderful flow that boasts a fully renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, a sunlit formal dining room, a front to back living room with a traditional beamed ceiling and gas fireplace. There is a small office area that doubles as first floor laundry. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms with crown molding, a fully tiled bath and a half bath. There is a 1 car attached garage, ample parking and plenty of outdoor entertaining areas. The many upgrades include a new oil heating system and tank, newer roof, replacement windows, updated electric, and newly sanded floors. All this and more located within one block of Mass Ave and public transportation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,908 (+3.5%)
$525,400 + $394,600
$920,000
2024
$9,569 (+5.7%)
$497,200 + $406,400
$903,600
2023
$9,052 (+7.9%)
$435,000 + $372,500
$807,500
2022
$8,390 (+2.1%)
$395,500 + $339,200
$734,700
2021
$8,220 (+2.5%)
$395,500 + $329,400
$724,900
2020
$8,019 (+10.2%)
$395,500 + $329,500
$725,000
2019
$7,280 (−1.1%)
$395,500 + $251,000
$646,500
2018
$7,363 (+6.5%)
$350,300 + $256,700
$607,000
2017
$6,914 (−1.9%)
$293,800 + $256,700
$550,500
2016
$7,046 (+3.0%)
$293,800 + $256,700
$550,500
2015
$6,843
$254,200 + $250,800
$505,000
2014
$6,848 (+3.8%)
$245,800 + $250,800
$496,600
2013
$6,597 (+6.6%)
$233,900 + $250,800
$484,700
2012
$6,191 (+10.1%)
$203,400 + $249,800
$453,200
2011
$5,624 (+11.1%)
$203,400 + $249,800
$453,200
2010
$5,061 (+4.4%)
$203,400 + $214,500
$417,900
2009
$4,847
$199,300 + $207,300
$406,600
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,461
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
985042S
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, Off Street, Driveway
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Office, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,461
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1461
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Sloped
Waterfront Features: 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Other (See Remarks))
Road Frontage Type: Public, Paper Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,429.93
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Brackett
Middle Or Junior School: Ottoson
High School: Arlington High
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Quincy Street to Farmer Rd
UnparsedAddress: 23 Farmer Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,461
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 985042S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Furniture
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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