Located in the cultural-mecca of Arlington, where urban energy meets neighborhood charm you'll find Melrose Street - a special location where Mass Ave. restaurants, indie shops, Thorndike Field, and Magnolia Park and Playground are all just minutes away! A classic front porch opens into a flexible foyer/office space, setting the tone for this timeless gem. Next, afternoon sunlight fills the living room, highlighting original moldings and nine feet ceilings! Just beyond, two spacious bedrooms with custom closets, a beautifully renovated bathroom and an eat-in-kitchen with a cool, retro vibe follow. A perfect little mudroom leads to the private rear deck to enjoy your morning coffee and and take in the lush green garden! Convenient extras include laundry, basement storage and non-tandem driveway parking. Reap the benefit of Arlington's top--tier schools yet live the dream, just off the bike-path where a quick distance down the bike-path will land you at Alewife MBTA to be in Cambridge and Boston in just minutes!
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
- Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Entry Foyer Level: 1
- Living Room Level: Main, First
- Office/Study Room Level: First
- Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Office/Study Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
- Basement Description: Y
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Primary Bathroom Features: No
Interior Features
- Open Floorplan
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Office
- Mud Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: In Basement, In Building, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Dining Room Level: Main, First
- Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Porch
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Garage and Parking
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
- Parking Total: 2
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 140
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 140
School Information
- Elementary School: Hardy
- High School: Arlington High
- Middle School: Gibbs/Ottoson
Multi-Unit Info
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 7145
- City Region: East Arlington
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Middlesex
- Directions: Melrose is a one way off of Mass Ave.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Parcel Number: M:004.0 B:0003 L:0004.A, 318423
- Postal Code Plus 4: 8536
- Zoning: R2
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- for Gas Range
- for Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water Source: Public
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1925
- Building Area Total: 1060
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Entry Location: Unit Placement(Street)
- Property Age: 100
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Structure Type: 2/3 Family
- Year Built Details: Approximate, Renovated Since
- Year Built Effective: 1994
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: No
