Brackett School/ Robbins Farm location! Charming Colonial in prime neighborhood. Features include fireplaced living rm, formal dining rm w/built in corner china cabinets, wainscotting, crown molding, natural woodwork, gorgeous hardwd flrs, 1st flr family rm/den, kitchen w/hardwood flr and recessed lighting, lots of light throughout, tiled vestibule, attic storage,detached garage, and sliders to deck overlooking level yard..perfect for gardening, entertaining and play. A Very Special Offering!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$834Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Susan Rudd• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
Bought with Peggy Fichera• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
GREAT PRICE! COLONIAL NEAR SKYLINE PARK,BRACKETT SCHOOL AND TRANSPORTATION. OFFERS 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS AND HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT.FENCED IN BACK YARD WITH A DECK AND DETACHED GARAGE..MUST SEE!!
Public Records
Aug 21, 1998
Sold
$240,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 25, 1988
Sold
$205,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,277 (+8.0%)
$555,000 + $492,100
$1,047,100
2024
$10,443 (+5.7%)
$532,800 + $453,300
$986,100
2023
$9,882 (+5.3%)
$466,200 + $415,300
$881,500
2022
$9,388 (+2.1%)
$444,000 + $378,100
$822,100
2021
$9,199 (+2.5%)
$444,000 + $367,200
$811,200
2020
$8,972 (+14.8%)
$444,000 + $367,200
$811,200
2019
$7,813 (+3.6%)
$416,300 + $277,600
$693,900
2018
$7,541 (+5.0%)
$344,100 + $277,600
$621,700
2017
$7,181 (+3.1%)
$316,400 + $255,300
$571,700
2016
$6,962 (−3.5%)
$288,600 + $255,300
$543,900
2015
$7,214 (+2.1%)
$283,100 + $249,300
$532,400
2014
$7,066 (+3.9%)
$263,100 + $249,300
$512,400
2013
$6,800 (+2.5%)
$250,300 + $249,300
$499,600
2012
$6,635 (+10.1%)
$227,600 + $258,100
$485,700
2011
$6,028 (+2.8%)
$227,600 + $258,100
$485,700
2010
$5,865 (+0.7%)
$227,600 + $256,700
$484,300
2009
$5,826
$223,000 + $265,800
$488,800
Tax history for 70 Fountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,277 (+8.0%)
$555,000 + $492,100
$1,047,100
2024
$10,443 (+5.7%)
$532,800 + $453,300
$986,100
2023
$9,882 (+5.3%)
$466,200 + $415,300
$881,500
2022
$9,388 (+2.1%)
$444,000 + $378,100
$822,100
2021
$9,199 (+2.5%)
$444,000 + $367,200
$811,200
2020
$8,972 (+14.8%)
$444,000 + $367,200
$811,200
2019
$7,813 (+3.6%)
$416,300 + $277,600
$693,900
2018
$7,541 (+5.0%)
$344,100 + $277,600
$621,700
2017
$7,181 (+3.1%)
$316,400 + $255,300
$571,700
2016
$6,962 (−3.5%)
$288,600 + $255,300
$543,900
2015
$7,214 (+2.1%)
$283,100 + $249,300
$532,400
2014
$7,066 (+3.9%)
$263,100 + $249,300
$512,400
2013
$6,800 (+2.5%)
$250,300 + $249,300
$499,600
2012
$6,635 (+10.1%)
$227,600 + $258,100
$485,700
2011
$6,028 (+2.8%)
$227,600 + $258,100
$485,700
2010
$5,865 (+0.7%)
$227,600 + $256,700
$484,300
2009
$5,826
$223,000 + $265,800
$488,800
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3742926S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jul 30, 2026 • Active
Electrical permit application
Install new electrical wiring for lights and outlets in the front porch and office.
Electrical
Feb 5, 2025 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Perform a bathroom remodel.
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,504
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,955
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Gray Street and Hawthorne Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 70 Fountain Rd, Arlington MA 02476
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3742926S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,And Two Rose Bushes In Front Yard
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brackett Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Ottoson Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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