The perfect starter home to live in Arlington! This quintessential New England Cape style house nestled in the heart of Arlington Heights near the Peirce School, the Minuteman Bike Path, and Mass Avenue. As you enter, the charming living room it has a gas fireplace and hardwood floors creating a cozy atmosphere. The sunny dining room and kitchen are open providing a terrific environment for entertaining and gatherings. There is a spacious first floor bedroom and full size bathroom. Venture upstairs where the additional two bedrooms are spacious & inviting, offering a tranquil haven for rest and relaxation. Step outside into a lush backyard that beckons for outdoor adventures. Whether it's hosting summer barbecues, gardening, or simply savoring a cup of coffee on the screened in deck, this space allows you to connect w/ nature & enjoy the changing seasons.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
4,051 sq ftLot Size
$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1885593S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jul 18, 2025 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Apr 16, 2025 • Final
Gas permit application
Replace a water heater.
Gas
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.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Summer St to Lennon Rd
UnparsedAddress: 55 Lennon Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1885593S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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