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Listing broker remarks

MINT CONDITION, COMPLETELY TURN-KEY AND BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED, this light-filled home is truly move-in ready and impeccably maintained. Set on a quiet, street, it has a wonderful sense of privacy and feels like a tree house, with lovely views of the surrounding greenery from inside. Central air, great systems and double-pane windows add to the home's comfort and efficiency. The home is wonderfully connected to the outdoors, with views, natural light and easy access to the expansive backyard and deck. The updated eat-in kitchen opens to a beautiful family room with a cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace and a door to the amazing backyard. A gracious fireplaced living room and separate dining room with sliders to a large deck continue the home's easy connection to the outdoors.Upstairs are three generously sized bedrooms, with the ability to expand the living space if desired. The exceptionally large, level, fully fenced backyard is a rare find, with plenty of room for play, gardening and outdoor enjoyment, along with a dedicated garden area and storage shed. The lower level offers flexible space for a play area or home office, while an oversized one-car garage provides excellent additional storage and convenience.A home in this condition, with this setting and this backyard, is a rare find. It truly must be seen to be appreciated, what you cannot appreciate from the street is just how bright, private and special this home feels once inside.— William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 1,934 sq ft
  • 8,786 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1994 built
  • $516 / sq ft
  • $10,762 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠5⁠8⁠4⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
159 Brattle Street
Town
Arlington, MA
ZIP
02474
Deed (Bk/Pg)
24854 / 74

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Brattle Park

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Neighborhood: Arlington

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.