Wonderful opportunity for builder or handy homeowner! Located right over the Lexington line in the desirable Arlington Heights, among many improved and renovated homes, on a sweet level lot. The neighborhood is fantastic, located right off Mass Ave, and the house is nearby the neighborhood playground. The floorplan is a classic, 4 bedrooms upstairs, a first floor living room and family room, laundry/bath immediately off the eat in kitchen. Fenced in yard, with a garden shed, and a welcoming front porch. A lovely place to renovate or start fresh. Bring your tool belt and your ideas! OH Sat 12-2 and Sunday 12-1.30.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
4,622 sq ftLot Size
$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Diane Cadogan Hughes• Barrett 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
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,788
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2151629S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 126
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 112
Length: 14
Width: 8
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,788
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: butter
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,552
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Lancaster
UnparsedAddress: 56 Lancaster Road, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,788
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2151629S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Dallin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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