Massachusetts Middlesex County Arlington Arlington Center

$2,800 Total Monthly Price

157 Palmer St Unit 1

Arlington, MA 02474

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781-228-9303

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,050 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Solid Surface Countertops
Community Pool
Tennis Courts

157 Palmer St Unit 1

About This Home

$2,800 deposit, Available Now

Classic first floor apartment in a two-family building. Two bedrooms,one full bath,and a nicely flowing living room,dining room,and updated kitchen,with new appliances,white cabinets,and new counters. Designated basement storage,including for bikes. Shared back porch and yard. Private in-unit laundry. Great walkable location close to West Medford commuter rail,various bus routes,Mystic River footpaths,elementary school,and all the restaurants and coffee shops in Arlington Center! Lease can start anytime. Pets negotiable. Landlord is asking for first and last months rent + security deposit. MLS# 73493153

157 Palmer St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02474 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1925

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom on Main 1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Laminate

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

1,050 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on main level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $2,800 Rent includes sewer, trash collection

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

4,167 Sq Ft Lot

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

1 Open Parking Space 1 Car Parking Space

Schools

Thompson Elementary School Gibbs / Ottoson Middle School Arlington High School

Utilities

No Cooling Hot Water Heating System Heating System Uses Oil

Community Details

Amenities

Common Area

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Community Pool Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,800

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

Listed by Nellie Aikenhead | Aikenhead Real Estate,Inc.
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

Arlington Center is Arlington’s main commercial district filled with restaurants, specialty shops, grocery stores, and other businesses. However, Arlington Center offers a unique rural-like experience that isn’t seen in most downtown districts with multiple parks, a large pond, and two lakes. Mystic Lake has several waterfront green spaces while Menotomy Rocks Park is a popular spot for fishing in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Arlington Center has a variety of mid-rise apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent. Live in Arlington Center if you’re looking for a nice balance between a vibrant city center and a beautiful natural environment.

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Microwave

Range
Refrigerator

Porch

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Lesley University, Porter	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Lesley University	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Harvard University	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

157 Palmer St Unit 1 is within 4 minutes or 2.0 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Arlington include Medford/Tufts, located 1.8 miles from 157 Palmer St Unit 1. 157 Palmer St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.9 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Medford/Tufts	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Davis Station	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Alewife	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Ball Square	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Porter Square Station	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
West Medford	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Wedgemere	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Winchester Center	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	9.9 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

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69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 157 Palmer St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Medford Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Food Masters/turnstyle Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi

157 Palmer St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 2.6 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Mystic River Reservation	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

157 Palmer St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Mineralogical and Geological Museum.