A rare & wonderful opportunity to own a beautiful Dutch Colonial abutting Menotomy Rocks Park. Enjoy the views of all the seasons from this distinctive home with a spacious and private yard providing direct access to the Park. This warm & inviting home offers many features including a lovely fireplace living room, an open floor plan with numerous updates, a fabulous kitchen, a private office with Cat 5 wiring and lots more. All this with 3 bedrooms,1 1/2 baths & easy access to Brackett School!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
6,788 sq ftLot Size
$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen McKenna• Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Bought with Ann Sabbey• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
VERY RARELY DOES A HOME COME ON THE MARKET THAT ABUTS MENOTOMY ROCKS PARK; MORE RARE IS ONE UNDER $500,000. DUTCH COLONIAL. SUNNY FLAT YARD WITH CHERRIES, PEACHES, GRAPES, APPLES, AND BERRIES. PLANT YOUR OWN VEG. GARDEN NEXT SPRING.
Public Records
May 23, 1997
Sold
$242,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,867 (+8.3%)
$623,600 + $756,800
$1,380,400
2024
$13,730 (+5.5%)
$598,700 + $697,800
$1,296,500
2023
$13,018 (+5.9%)
$523,900 + $637,400
$1,161,300
2022
$12,294 (+2.4%)
$498,900 + $577,600
$1,076,500
2021
$12,009 (+2.5%)
$498,900 + $560,100
$1,059,000
2020
$11,714 (+17.4%)
$498,900 + $560,200
$1,059,100
2019
$9,979 (+2.5%)
$467,700 + $418,500
$886,200
2018
$9,734 (+0.5%)
$386,700 + $415,800
$802,500
2017
$9,688 (+2.3%)
$355,500 + $415,800
$771,300
2016
$9,473 (−2.5%)
$324,300 + $415,800
$740,100
2015
$9,713 (+1.5%)
$318,100 + $398,700
$716,800
2014
$9,574 (+3.4%)
$295,600 + $398,700
$694,300
2013
$9,255 (+13.1%)
$281,300 + $398,700
$680,000
2012
$8,184 (+11.4%)
$255,700 + $343,400
$599,100
2011
$7,347 (+10.2%)
$255,700 + $336,300
$592,000
2010
$6,665 (+16.1%)
$255,700 + $294,700
$550,400
2009
$5,743
$250,600 + $231,200
$481,800
Tax history for 42 High Haith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,867 (+8.3%)
$623,600 + $756,800
$1,380,400
2024
$13,730 (+5.5%)
$598,700 + $697,800
$1,296,500
2023
$13,018 (+5.9%)
$523,900 + $637,400
$1,161,300
2022
$12,294 (+2.4%)
$498,900 + $577,600
$1,076,500
2021
$12,009 (+2.5%)
$498,900 + $560,100
$1,059,000
2020
$11,714 (+17.4%)
$498,900 + $560,200
$1,059,100
2019
$9,979 (+2.5%)
$467,700 + $418,500
$886,200
2018
$9,734 (+0.5%)
$386,700 + $415,800
$802,500
2017
$9,688 (+2.3%)
$355,500 + $415,800
$771,300
2016
$9,473 (−2.5%)
$324,300 + $415,800
$740,100
2015
$9,713 (+1.5%)
$318,100 + $398,700
$716,800
2014
$9,574 (+3.4%)
$295,600 + $398,700
$694,300
2013
$9,255 (+13.1%)
$281,300 + $398,700
$680,000
2012
$8,184 (+11.4%)
$255,700 + $343,400
$599,100
2011
$7,347 (+10.2%)
$255,700 + $336,300
$592,000
2010
$6,665 (+16.1%)
$255,700 + $294,700
$550,400
2009
$5,743
$250,600 + $231,200
$481,800
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
3,596
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2696155S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Highland to High Haith
UnparsedAddress: 42 High Haith Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,596
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2696155S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: White Cabinetry In Kitchen And Firewood
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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