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Listing broker remarks

Brackett School Neighborhood! Rare opportunity in a magnificent Menotomy Rocks Park neighborhood! Tucked away on a dead-end street, this 6-room, 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers an exceptional opportunity to create something special in one of Arlington’s most desirable locations. Just minutes from Menotomy Rocks Park and Brackett School, the setting offers the perfect combination of neighborhood charm, privacy, and convenient access to some of Arlington’s most treasured amenities. This property will require extensive updating and renovation, making it an ideal opportunity for a buyer with vision who is looking to build equity and create a home tailored to their own style and needs. The existing floor plan provides a solid starting point, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the property offers exciting potential for thoughtful improvements and modernization. Opportunities to purchase a single-family home in this neighborhood at this price point are exceptionally rare. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to transform a home over time, an investor, or a developer seeking a property with upside, this is a chance to create value in a truly special location. The home will be sold as-is and requires significant renovation. Bring your ideas, vision, and creativity and take advantage of this rare opportunity to establish a home in the highly sought-after Menotomy Rocks Park neighborhood.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 1,424 sq ft
  • 4,826 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1940 built
  • $596 / sq ft
  • $9,978 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠9⁠4⁠1⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
51 Iroquois Road
Town
Arlington, MA
ZIP
02476
Deed (Bk/Pg)
83443 / 561

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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.