Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 full bath Cape located in the Bishop Elementary School neighborhood! This home is completely updated, move in ready, and includes A/C plus hardwood floors throughout. The living room features a gorgeous fireplace surrounded by custom built-in bookcases, storage cabinets and a drop down secretary desk. Large formal dining room with hardwood floors and service pass thru from kitchen. Fully updated eat-in kitchen includes stainless appliances and beautiful custom maple cabinets. Large 1st floor bedroom (currently used as family room) and large renovated 1st floor full bath. Second level includes three bedrooms and a renovated full bath.The finished lower level offers a large room for a playroom or family room as well as a room for a guest bedroom. Tons of storage. The beautifully landscaped fenced back yard with irrigation system features a deck and a perennial garden area. One car garage. Close to the bike path, Bishop School and playground. All newer systems!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,697 sq ftLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laurie Williamson• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Brian and Diana Segool• Bowes Real Estate Real Living
DEAD END OF STOWECROFT NEAR BISHOP &BUS SECOND FLOOR BATH IS ROUGH PLUMBED KITCHEN IS ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM HW UNDER CARPETING LOWER LEVEL HAS 2 ROOMS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,543 (+11.4%)
$534,000 + $537,800
$1,071,800
2024
$10,361 (+4.0%)
$496,700 + $481,700
$978,400
2023
$9,959 (+5.5%)
$478,100 + $410,300
$888,400
2022
$9,440 (+2.3%)
$434,600 + $392,000
$826,600
2021
$9,225 (+2.5%)
$434,600 + $378,900
$813,500
2020
$8,997 (+13.0%)
$434,600 + $378,900
$813,500
2019
$7,964 (−7.2%)
$403,600 + $303,700
$707,300
2018
$8,580 (+3.9%)
$403,600 + $303,700
$707,300
2017
$8,259 (+3.0%)
$353,900 + $303,700
$657,600
2016
$8,020 (+4.5%)
$322,900 + $303,700
$626,600
2015
$7,675 (+5.6%)
$285,600 + $280,800
$566,400
2014
$7,269 (+3.9%)
$270,100 + $257,000
$527,100
2013
$6,997 (+4.0%)
$257,100 + $257,000
$514,100
2012
$6,725 (+10.1%)
$223,500 + $268,800
$492,300
2011
$6,109 (+2.5%)
$223,500 + $268,800
$492,300
2010
$5,962 (+2.3%)
$223,500 + $268,800
$492,300
2009
$5,829
$223,500 + $265,500
$489,000
Tax history for 78 Stowecroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,543 (+11.4%)
$534,000 + $537,800
$1,071,800
2024
$10,361 (+4.0%)
$496,700 + $481,700
$978,400
2023
$9,959 (+5.5%)
$478,100 + $410,300
$888,400
2022
$9,440 (+2.3%)
$434,600 + $392,000
$826,600
2021
$9,225 (+2.5%)
$434,600 + $378,900
$813,500
2020
$8,997 (+13.0%)
$434,600 + $378,900
$813,500
2019
$7,964 (−7.2%)
$403,600 + $303,700
$707,300
2018
$8,580 (+3.9%)
$403,600 + $303,700
$707,300
2017
$8,259 (+3.0%)
$353,900 + $303,700
$657,600
2016
$8,020 (+4.5%)
$322,900 + $303,700
$626,600
2015
$7,675 (+5.6%)
$285,600 + $280,800
$566,400
2014
$7,269 (+3.9%)
$270,100 + $257,000
$527,100
2013
$6,997 (+4.0%)
$257,100 + $257,000
$514,100
2012
$6,725 (+10.1%)
$223,500 + $268,800
$492,300
2011
$6,109 (+2.5%)
$223,500 + $268,800
$492,300
2010
$5,962 (+2.3%)
$223,500 + $268,800
$492,300
2009
$5,829
$223,500 + $265,500
$489,000
*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
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
2,203
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2265068S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R1
Single-Family District
The predominant uses in R1 are single-family dwellings and public land and buildings. The Town discourages intensive land uses, uses that would detract from the single-family residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Directions: Mystic St. to Columbia to Stowecroft Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Stowecroft Rd, Arlington MA 02474
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,203
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2265068S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Door Knocker On The Front Door And Basement Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bishop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Gibbs School
Public 6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Arlington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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