The Town of Arlington, MA
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With its diverse and growing population of young families and professionals, Arlington is a popular location for its convenient location outside of Boston and its rich cultural and entertainment offerings.
The town was incorporated as “West Cambridge” in 1807. In 1867, the town renamed itself Arlington in honor of soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The town was the site of some of the worst Revolutionary War battles as the British retreated East towards Boston, and was the birthplace of Samuel Wilson, a Minuteman who fought at age nine, and who later became known as Uncle Sam. The town common and many historic sites and homes from the eighteenth and nineteenth-century have been well-preserved or reconstructed, such as the Whittemore-Robbins house, a mansion built in 1800.
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Located within the Mystic River watershed, Arlington contains over 200 acres of public parkland, which are protected and preserved by the town, the municipality, and community organizations. The Menotomy Rocks Park offers a playground, walking trails, barbecue stations for grilling in the summer, and a pond for skating in winter and fishing in summer.
Skyline Park at Robbins Farm offers spectacular views of the Boston skyline, just six miles away. Every July 4, the town hosts a celebration where the fireworks over Boston can be seen in the distance or on big-screen televisions.
Open green spaces and bodies of water are treasured natural sanctuaries for Arlington residents and visitors. The 12-mile Minuteman bikeway runs from Arlington to Bedford, but riders can cross over a few streets to cycle all the way into Cambridge and Boston for a more challenging ride. A strong town recreation department includes a skating rink. Arlington also has a new park, Reeds Brook, with playing fields and a track.
Arlington’s public school system is very well regarded, with several newly built or completely renovated schools. Arlington boasts two libraries, the Robbins and the Fox, which are connected to area libraries as part of the Minuteman Network.
In 1837, the first free public library in Massachusetts was established in Arlington (then called West Cambridge). For adults, the Arlington Community Education programs include tai chi and yoga, financial planning, cooking and crafts. Arlington also boasts one of the top community theatre companies in the area, the Arlington Friends of the Drama, whose first-rate productions are well attended by residents and visitors alike. Cultural offerings also include the Capitol Theater, an independent art-house and repertory movie theatre and The Regent Theater.
Top-of-the-line Mediterranean and Asian restaurants can be found throughout Arlington and Arlington Heights. Gourmet food shopping is also available, as well as traditional supermarkets, deli markets, coffee shops and bakeries.
Public transportation into Boston and Cambridge is convenient and efficient, making Arlington a great choice for commuters!
Open House 5/20 12-2 - Super rare, new conversion just rehabbed in an amazing neighboorhood of mostly single family homes on a corner lot across from Pierce Elem School. On a side street off Park Ave Ext. 9 rooms, 4 bed, 2 bath. Maple cabinets, granite counters, S/S Appl. New bath, plumbing, elect, furnace and central AC. All original woodwork and HDWD floors. Lots of closet space.Huge Master Bed Bath with 4x7 dual head shower and dual sinks. New roof, driveway and landscaping.
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street convenient to Arlington center, public transportation systems, the Minuteman Bike Path, and numerous shopping & restaurant venues. This two bedroom home offers spacious living and dining areas, hardwood floors throughout, in-unit washer/dryer, yard and patio, deeded garage plus outside parking, and a full basement with ample storage. This is a wonderful opportunity to enter into the desirable Arlington community.
Super rare, new conversion just rehabbed in an amazing neighboorhood of mostly single family homes on a corner lot across from Pierce Elem School. On a side street off Park Ave Ext. 7 rooms, 2 bed, 1 bath. Maple cabinets, granite counters, S/S Appl. New bath, plumbing, elect, furnace and central AC. All original woodwork and HDWD floors. Lots of closet space. Private deeded basement storage. New roof, driveway and landscaping. Walk to Heights and Bus Station. 2 parking spots and nice big yard
Every attention to detail was paid when building this home. Great open floor plan with front to back living room open dining room/kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, titanium white cabinets and beautiful white granite countertops. Amazing mud room with beautiful built-ins off the oversized two car garage. Master suite with walk-in and custom tiled shower, open office/playroom, laundry room, 3 beds and main bath complete the 2nd floor. Walk up attic and basement for storage.
Nestled into the hill side sits this storybook Cape in an idyllic setting! Move in ready, this south facing sunsplashed home is cute as can be w/fresh paint, a retro black & white tiled bathroom, eat in kitchen w/tin style backsplash, gas stove, HW floors & 2 nice bedrooms. Wonderful privacy for the nature lover! One car garage under makes for easy access inside. Low maintenance newer windows, roof & siding. Minutes to Turkey Hill Reservation, easy access to the busline. Pack up & move in!
Located on a corner lot, this 7 room, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath DELEADED Cape features a large eat in kitchen w/ breakfast room, formal dining room, living room, bedroom/den and updated full bath on first floor; 3 bedrooms & 1/2 bath on second floor, and a semi finished basement office with walkout to a covered patio and private fenced in yard. Replacement windows, updated electric. Conveniently located w/ easy access to Route 2 and public transportation. A stone's throw from the Dallin School!
Condo on the second and third floor of a stunning brick and stone two family with seasonal views of the Mystic River. Great commuting location, convenient to West Medford commuter rail, route 93, playgrounds, public transportation and Arlington Center with its many fine restaurants and shops. This home features many updates in the past 4 years; replacement windows, heating system, kitchen, bathrooms, common patio and more.
Charming, Turn of the Century beauty in the heart of Arlington's hottest neighborhood! From the time you pull up you'll fall in love w/the front porch, welcoming foyer w/pillars opening to the living room & dining room, hardwood floors throughout, huge kitchen & 2 bedrooms w/custom closets. Entertain on summer evenings & enjoy your Beacon Hill style patio & back porch. Hop on the bikepath & you'll be at Alewife in minutes, close to many multicultural restaurants & shops + the Capitol Theatre!
Custom built Cape style home with traditional cape floorplan and loads of curb appeal. Kitchen updated in 2011, younger roof, private tree top deck, updated heat and electric. Lower level family room, walk out basement, great closet space . Minutes to Rte. 2 and public transportation. This is truly a "Home Sweet Home" Plug this address in your GPS...See you Sunday OH 1-3!
Great light floods in all day in this center entrance Colonial ..Short walk to the popular Skyline Playground /Brackett School . Enjoy the views of Boston skyline from 2nd floor bedrooms. Front to back fireplace living, hostess size dining, 3+ bedrooms on second, walk up attic, finished fireplace lower level family room, deck overlooks fenced yard and screened porch perfect for hanging out summer evenings. A little updating will turn this home from special to spectacular!
Brackett School Area! Sun filled 6 room colonial featuring a spacious entry-way, fireplaced living room, hostess sized dining room and updated kitchen! Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, Deck overlooking private, fenced back yard-beautiful grounds.Short walk to public transportation.
Like new construction, fully renovated and expanded Center Entrance Colonial featuring 4 Beds & 2.5 Baths. Features include open concept layout w/ gormet kitchen, breakfast bar & Mudroom. Front to back living room with fireplace, formal dinning and first floor family room. Master suite w/full bath and walk in closet, three additional bedrooms & laundry. Attached one car garage. Beautiful level lot and spacious yard for summer enjoyment. Ready for June occupancy.
Sought after Beverly Rd with water views. Enjoy the luscious, private, tree lined back garden from the oversized screened porch. Flexible flrplan, 1st fl living, dining & 1999 frosted maple kitchen/silestone counters, 2 bedrooms, new bath. 2nd floor 1984 addition, master & 2 additional bedrooms & bath. Lower level Fam rm, exercise & laundry rms. Closet inserts, newer electric, heat, c/a, new front steps & walkway. A well maintained, lovingly cared for home!*1ST O-H SAT & SUN(19TH/20th)1-2.30Pm
Location, location & location! Picture perfect "Story Book" Cape in the desirable Arlmont Village, in Dallin School District. Prepare to be charmed by this lovely home offering 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, beautiful hardwood floors, spacious enclosed porch and 1-car garage nestled on a large, private fenced-in yard. The first floor bedroom can be used as a den or home office. Great commuter location with options for public transportation and easy access to Route 2. A true Gem!
Glimpse back in time as you enter the Horatio A. Phinney home! 1886 Advocate quoted "From the quiet yet harmonious exterior, one would hardly expect so luxurious an interior". Majestic in design, this architectural beauty features a fieldstone porte-cochere, impeccably preserved quartered oak wdwk, Tigerwood built-ins, cathedral stained glass, solarium, glass sleeping porch, 4 f'places, stunning staircase/foyer & dining rm w/oak rafters.Wake in your master suite to a spectacular Skyline sunrise!
Wonderful 3 bedroom Colonial with fireplace livingroom, newer windows and heating system. Partially finished basement and a walk-up attic, great expansion potential. Convenient East location, near elementary school, shops, theatre, Alewife Station and Route 2.
Fantastic curb appeal will draw you in to this 1930's Colonial in Arlington's highly sought after Brackett School neighborhood! Shine this gem & you'll have a true beauty! Special features include dining rm w/china cab, hdwd flrs, oversized/fireplaced living rm w/french doors & beamed ceiling, beautiful staircase, sweet sunroom, 3 lg bedrooms + a 4th office/ nursery & newer windows! Fabulous landscaped yard, perfect for summer BBQ's! Minutes to Skyline Park & Menotomy Rocks, easy bus access!
DELIGHTFUL! Top floor w/ courtyard & bike path views. Open living space with modern fully applianced kitchen with pass-through. Double closet Master Suite. Recent updates include carpet, kitchen floor, painting & more. Many recent updates to common areas, too. Covered parking space plus guest parking. Common Exercise room & plenty of outside space for outdoor fun plus direct private access to Bike Path.Close to many conveniences. Exceptionally well maintained & in move-in condition. Just unpack!
Right In the heart of Capitol Square! Like new construction-fully renovated 1920's classic on 2 levels featuring 4 Beds & 2 Baths. Streaming w/sunlight, this Corner Unit offers an Open Concept Layout with a Gormet Ktichen, breakfast bar & deck. Fireplaced LR w/separate library/reading area & office. Master Bedroom suite w/Nursery & Master bath w/ Custom Shower & Ldry. Exclusive use yard space. Garage on Herbert Road. Walk to Hardy School, theater, shops & restaurants. Great commuting location
Totally renovated (2004)Colonial Style home will knock your socks off! Located in the coveted Bishop School District. Features include 2 zone CA, all replacement windows, awesome built in speaker system, fenced level yard, hardwood thru out most, a large eat-in kitchen, a large partially finished walk out basement screaming to be finished, a sun drenched family room with catheral ceiling, a Roth replacement oil tank and much, much more. All appliances included. REALLY SEE & COMPARE
Elegant, private waterfront retreat sited on a stupendous, lushly landscaped Spy Pond lot. This home has been updated and meticulously maintained. 5 BR, 3.5 BA. Updated kitchen with access to a deck and a screened porch. Library/media room with a wall-sized screen and projector. Luxe MBR en-ste w/gas fp, 2 walk-in closets, 4-piece bath and balcony w/hot tub. LL rec & playroom. 2-car garage. Come home to a lush country setting, while having convenient access to the city and Rte 2. Heavenly.
Stunning 4 bedroom Bishop School Colonial conveniently located just steps to Arlington Center and the bike path! This home was tastefully renovated in 2008. Some of the features include a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, chef's kitchen open to a sun-filled family room, mud room, and a spacious master suite with cathedral ceiling! Central air, one car garage, great deck for entertaining and more. Easy access to the city.
Arlington Heights Colonial on Quiet Dead End Street! Great Potential, Unique Layout, Skylights in Bedrooms, Off Street Parking, Shed, Fenced Back Yard, Fireplace. HomePath Property! All offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable Purchase and Sale agreement including any and all of the sellers addendums. All info gathered from public record and should be verified by buyer
Charming Colonial in Brackett School district is a dream! Enter through the cozy enclosed porch into a very inviting and open floor plan. Attention to detail and many updates make this the perfect home. Beautiful side staircase leads to 3 bedrooms and a bonus office! Den in the basement, detached garage and gracious back yard are the final touches. Bonus! Bus outside your front door. A truly special space to call home this summer!
This classic colonial is conveniently located on a Cul-de-sac in Arlington Heights within a short distance to The Minuteman Bike Path, area amenities, schools, parks, transportation and major routes. Hardwood floors throughout, crown molding on first floor and bonus walk-up attic. The light filled first floor bedroom with private full bath can be used as a family room/office. Recently painted inside and out and updated windows, this home offers a private yard with patio off the kitchen.
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