This lovely Dutch gambrel in the Brackett school district offers a host of appealing features – beautiful hardwood floors, lots of windows, original woodwork and a smart, flowing layout. On the first floor you’ll find a living room with fireplace*, dining room with built-in corner cabinet, eat-in-kitchen, half bath and a sun room perfect for a home office or children’s play area, plus a great front entry hall with coat closet and a convenient back mudroom for easy access from the driveway. The three bedrooms are upstairs, along with a full bath, linen closet, and a back deck overlooking the large flat yard. Tons of storage in the spacious attic and walk-out basement. Great Arlington Heights neighborhood near schools, several popular parks / playgrounds, and just a mile to the many great restaurants and shops in Arlington Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
5,605 sq ftLot Size
$794Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Lara Gordon Caralis Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Located in the Brackett Elementary School District, this nicely updated East-facing 7 room Dutch Colonial features a large eat-in kitchen with new Bosch Stainless steel built-in appliances, including a 5 burner gas range, microwave oven and dishwasher. Beautiful original unpainted gumwood interior trim. Dining room with crown moulding, chair rail, custom Patti Brothers brass chandelier and outstanding built in china cabinet. Fireplaced living room, 1.5 baths, 3 bedrooms and sunroom/office.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,154 (+7.9%)
$588,100 + $354,700
$942,800
2024
$9,409 (+4.3%)
$564,600 + $323,900
$888,500
2023
$9,017 (+5.1%)
$494,000 + $310,400
$804,400
2022
$8,580 (+1.8%)
$470,500 + $280,800
$751,300
2021
$8,427 (+2.5%)
$470,500 + $272,600
$743,100
2020
$8,219 (+10.6%)
$470,500 + $272,600
$743,100
2019
$7,434 (+5.0%)
$441,100 + $219,100
$660,200
2018
$7,081 (+1.7%)
$364,700 + $219,100
$583,800
2017
$6,962 (+3.6%)
$335,200 + $219,100
$554,300
2016
$6,719 (−2.2%)
$305,800 + $219,100
$524,900
2015
$6,868 (+2.5%)
$300,000 + $206,900
$506,900
2014
$6,698 (+4.2%)
$278,800 + $206,900
$485,700
2013
$6,427 (+1.0%)
$265,300 + $206,900
$472,200
2012
$6,364 (+10.1%)
$241,100 + $224,800
$465,900
2011
$5,782 (+2.5%)
$241,100 + $224,800
$465,900
2010
$5,642 (+0.7%)
$241,100 + $224,800
$465,900
2009
$5,604
$236,300 + $233,800
$470,100
Tax history for 55 Menotomy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,154 (+7.9%)
$588,100 + $354,700
$942,800
2024
$9,409 (+4.3%)
$564,600 + $323,900
$888,500
2023
$9,017 (+5.1%)
$494,000 + $310,400
$804,400
2022
$8,580 (+1.8%)
$470,500 + $280,800
$751,300
2021
$8,427 (+2.5%)
$470,500 + $272,600
$743,100
2020
$8,219 (+10.6%)
$470,500 + $272,600
$743,100
2019
$7,434 (+5.0%)
$441,100 + $219,100
$660,200
2018
$7,081 (+1.7%)
$364,700 + $219,100
$583,800
2017
$6,962 (+3.6%)
$335,200 + $219,100
$554,300
2016
$6,719 (−2.2%)
$305,800 + $219,100
$524,900
2015
$6,868 (+2.5%)
$300,000 + $206,900
$506,900
2014
$6,698 (+4.2%)
$278,800 + $206,900
$485,700
2013
$6,427 (+1.0%)
$265,300 + $206,900
$472,200
2012
$6,364 (+10.1%)
$241,100 + $224,800
$465,900
2011
$5,782 (+2.5%)
$241,100 + $224,800
$465,900
2010
$5,642 (+0.7%)
$241,100 + $224,800
$465,900
2009
$5,604
$236,300 + $233,800
$470,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Sun Room, Entry Hall, Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,451
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,962
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Menotomy
UnparsedAddress: 55 Menotomy Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,451
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2694484S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Swingset.
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 • 0.2mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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