Tucked beneath a beautiful canopy of trees, you’ll find one of Arlington’s truest treasures, an enchanted, incredibly special villa framed by stone pillars, whimsical statues, & a winding cobblestone path. Echoing the spirit of 'The Secret Garden', this storybook retreat feels like a hidden castle wrapped in lush greenery, bluestone patios, & waves of perennials blooming all season long. Inside, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, soaring ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, & terrazzo floors set the tone to kick back & relax in the Great Room. Updated in the ’90s, the kitchen is fully equipped while a 1/2 bath & den/office/optional bedroom round out the main level. Upstairs are 6 spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite w/walk-in closet & bath, each w/thoughtfully placed windows or glass doors & a wrap around deck. At the top, a lookout tower invites little imaginations to run wild! This rare setting, one of the largest green spaces in town, offers ADU & future development pot'l!
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$621Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Julie Gibson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with The Kouri Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston South West
Est. $6,331 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 69 Edmund Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73483220
Apr 24, 2026
Sold
$2,150,000
$621/sq ft
Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$1,999,000
$577/sq ft
MLS PIN #73244353
Sep 27, 2024
Sold
$1,975,000
$570/sq ft
Aug 12, 2024
Price Changed
$1,999,999
$577/sq ft
May 29, 2024
Listed
$2,300,000
$664/sq ft
+37
With the feel of an enchanted European villa, stone pillars, statues, & a cobblestone road invite you in to tour this tucked away treasure. Graced by lush greenery, blue stone patios, scores of perennials & a gentle canopy of calming trees, this is an architecturally-unique, castle in the woods! Take in the floor-to-ceiling glass doors & soaring ceilings of the great room, drawing in the woodlands while boasting terrazzo floors & a splendid wood-burning fireplace. Well-proportioned rooms flow w/ease, from the dining room to the kitchen to a half bath & cozy den, each with windows or a glass doors to embrace harmony with nature. Upstairs, all 6 bedrooms are spacious & include a primary suite w/walk-in closet & bath. Let your imagination run wild- there's even a magical lookout tower! Consider development potential, add an ADU/in-law, or embrace & honor all this home is waiting to offer you in your own “Secret Garden” adventures. Too many updates to list, ask list agent!
MLS PIN #30488244
Sep 21, 2001
Sold
$730,000
$211/sq ft
Jul 6, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2001
Listed
$840,000
$242/sq ft
UNIQUE COLONIAL/BUNGALOW 16 ROOMS USED AS A 3 FAMILY ZONED R1 LOCATED IN PRIVATE SETTING FANTASTIC GROUNDS 3.5 BATHS 2 CAR GAR UNDER. OWNERS UNIT. SEPERATE LOT ASSESED AT $133,700 TAXES $1761.00
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,129 (+6.1%)
$1,209,300 + $1,031,100
$2,240,400
2024
$22,736 (+4.3%)
$1,194,600 + $952,300
$2,146,900
2023
$21,808 (+4.8%)
$1,076,600 + $868,800
$1,945,400
2022
$20,814 (+2.0%)
$1,032,300 + $790,300
$1,822,600
2021
$20,406 (+2.5%)
$1,032,300 + $767,200
$1,799,500
2020
$19,900 (+9.7%)
$1,032,300 + $767,000
$1,799,300
2019
$18,138 (+5.0%)
$1,047,100 + $563,700
$1,610,800
2018
$17,276 (+4.7%)
$781,600 + $642,600
$1,424,200
2017
$16,500 (+0.4%)
$707,900 + $605,800
$1,313,700
2016
$16,438 (+12.2%)
$678,400 + $605,800
$1,284,200
2015
$14,646 (+1.0%)
$575,200 + $505,700
$1,080,900
2014
$14,499 (+2.1%)
$545,700 + $505,700
$1,051,400
2013
$14,194 (+5.9%)
$519,100 + $523,800
$1,042,900
2012
$13,400 (+10.1%)
$471,900 + $509,100
$981,000
2011
$12,174 (+2.5%)
$471,900 + $509,100
$981,000
2010
$11,880 (+1.0%)
$471,900 + $509,100
$981,000
2009
$11,757
$472,100 + $514,200
$986,300
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
3,376
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1699149S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Spaces: 12
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peirce/Stratton
Middle Or Junior School: Gibbs/Ottoson
High School: Arlington High
Location Information
Directions: Summer to Edmund take a right at the top of Edmund and you'll see stone pillars, pull in driveway
UnparsedAddress: 69 Edmund Road, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,376
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1699149S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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