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55 Academy St, Arlington

Contingent $2,799,900

  • 5 bd
  • 4 ba
  • 4,842 sqft
  • 1948 built
  • $578/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠3⁠2⁠1⁠1⁠

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Listing broker remarks

***OFFER DEADLINE Tuesday 07/28 at 6:00PM*** Welcome to this stunning Victorian in Arlington's highly sought-after Jason Heights neighborhood. Set on over 16,000 square feet of professionally landscaped grounds, this exceptional 12-room home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 4,842 square feet of living space. Thoughtfully restored through a comprehensive gut renovation in 2019, it seamlessly blends the intricate craftsmanship and period details of the Victorian era with modern systems, finishes, and conveniences. The first floor features an elegant living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, spectacular great room, private study, and full bathroom. The second and third floors offer five spacious bedrooms and three full baths. An inviting wraparound porch overlooks the beautifully landscaped grounds. Ideally located near Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington Center's shops and restaurants, public transportation, and Route 2, this is a rare offering in one of Arlington's most desirable neighborhoods.— Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Key details

  • 4,842 sq ft
  • 16,801 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 1948 built
  • $578 / sq ft
  • $26,433 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠3⁠2⁠1⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
55 Academy St
Town
Arlington, MA
ZIP
02476
Deed (Bk/Pg)
69358 / 192

Historic designations

National Register
Arlington Center Historic District
Local Historic District
Pleasant Street Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Bott, Frank House · includes ARL.AE

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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.