Located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in a wonderful neighborhood in the Brackett School district, this home is steps from Menotomy Rocks Park and close to Route 2 and Alewife bus stops. With 4 bedrooms, two renovated bathrooms, and refinished hardwood floors, this home is spacious and move-in ready. A large finished bonus room provides additional space that could be used as a home office, playroom or 5th bedroom. Other features include: large eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, fireplaces in both the living room and family rooms, and separate laundry room. This home has a brand new hot water heater and newer furnace. A great family home in an ideal location! Open house this weekend on Saturday 8/26 and Sunday 8/27 from 11AM-1PM both days. **ENTRY ONLY LISTING ** Agent does not make any representations about seller or property and has never visited property. All offers are due directly to seller/owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
6,751 sq ftLot Size
$603Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ann Roosevelt• Roco Realty
Bought with Jennifer Taves• Preferred Residential Properties
It's all about location, when it comes to this 8 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath home. This property has a new furnace, new HW heater, fireplaced living room and family room, a great flat back yard, and all within a very short distance to Menotomy Rocks Park, Rt 2 and public transportation. Located on a cul-de-sac, and situated in a neighborhood that supports a great investment. Price reflects needed cosmetic updates. Original owners, Motivated Sellers, priced well under assessment...Don't miss out!
Public Records
Sep 17, 1973
Sold
$47,900
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,466 (+5.0%)
$623,000 + $348,800
$971,800
2024
$9,968 (+10.0%)
$598,100 + $343,200
$941,300
2023
$9,058 (+4.7%)
$523,300 + $284,700
$808,000
2022
$8,655 (+0.7%)
$498,400 + $259,500
$757,900
2021
$8,595 (+2.5%)
$498,400 + $259,500
$757,900
2020
$8,382 (+4.4%)
$498,400 + $259,500
$757,900
2019
$8,032 (+2.6%)
$467,300 + $246,000
$713,300
2018
$7,831 (+1.6%)
$386,300 + $259,300
$645,600
2017
$7,704 (+3.4%)
$355,100 + $258,300
$613,400
2016
$7,453 (−0.7%)
$324,000 + $258,300
$582,300
2015
$7,507 (+2.4%)
$317,700 + $236,300
$554,000
2014
$7,331 (+4.1%)
$295,300 + $236,300
$531,600
2013
$7,040 (+6.0%)
$281,000 + $236,300
$517,300
2012
$6,643 (+11.4%)
$255,400 + $230,900
$486,300
2011
$5,965 (+0.7%)
$255,400 + $225,300
$480,700
2010
$5,924 (+1.0%)
$255,400 + $233,800
$489,200
2009
$5,863
$250,300 + $241,600
$491,900
Tax history for 5 Morton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,466 (+5.0%)
$623,000 + $348,800
$971,800
2024
$9,968 (+10.0%)
$598,100 + $343,200
$941,300
2023
$9,058 (+4.7%)
$523,300 + $284,700
$808,000
2022
$8,655 (+0.7%)
$498,400 + $259,500
$757,900
2021
$8,595 (+2.5%)
$498,400 + $259,500
$757,900
2020
$8,382 (+4.4%)
$498,400 + $259,500
$757,900
2019
$8,032 (+2.6%)
$467,300 + $246,000
$713,300
2018
$7,831 (+1.6%)
$386,300 + $259,300
$645,600
2017
$7,704 (+3.4%)
$355,100 + $258,300
$613,400
2016
$7,453 (−0.7%)
$324,000 + $258,300
$582,300
2015
$7,507 (+2.4%)
$317,700 + $236,300
$554,000
2014
$7,331 (+4.1%)
$295,300 + $236,300
$531,600
2013
$7,040 (+6.0%)
$281,000 + $236,300
$517,300
2012
$6,643 (+11.4%)
$255,400 + $230,900
$486,300
2011
$5,965 (+0.7%)
$255,400 + $225,300
$480,700
2010
$5,924 (+1.0%)
$255,400 + $233,800
$489,200
2009
$5,863
$250,300 + $241,600
$491,900
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,924
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2535147S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Jan 27, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,924
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,361
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: use google maps or other app to 5 Morton Rd. Arlington. Take exit 58 from MA-2
UnparsedAddress: 5 Morton Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2535147S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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