$3,200
12 Month Lease
159 Palmer St Unit 159
Arlington, MA 02474
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,145 sq ft
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Available
Available Oct 1
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159 Palmer St Unit 159
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,200 deposit,
Available Oct 1
October FIRST! Set on the first floor of a 2 family home lies this Recently Renovated, sun-soaked two bedroom, one bathroom apartment. Offering light on all sides, you will love the front porch, perfect to sit out on a summer's evening, and to welcome guests as they arrive. Front facing living room leads to a separate dining room with great built-ins. Newly renovated kitchen offers brand new counters, cabinetry and appliances. Two spacious bedrooms, separated from one another by the freshly renovated bathroom, a nice touch. Additional linen closet directly across from the bath, and private laundry in the basement. A shared backyard, and off-street parking for 2 cars, completes the ensemble. Palmer St. offers easy access to The Mystic River (Bring your Kayak!), Dugger Park, and Arlington High School. Close Proximity to Mass Ave, Mystic Valley Parkway, Multiple Bus Routes, and Alewife Station.
159 Palmer St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02474 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Arlington Public Schools attendance zone.
* Price shown is base rent. 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.
Apartment Features
Basement
Dining Room
Kitchen
Linen Closet
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Linen Closet
- Porch
Fees and Policies
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Property Information
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2 units
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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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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
159 Palmer St Unit 159 is within 4 minutes or 2.0 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Lesley University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
480 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
516 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
977 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,757 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
302 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
399 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Arlington include Medford/Tufts, located 1.8 miles from 159 Palmer St Unit 159. 159 Palmer St Unit 159 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 9.9 miles or 18 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.9 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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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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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 159 Palmer St Unit 159.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
159 Palmer St Unit 159 has 1 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Mineralogical and Geological Museum
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Mystic River Reservation
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Longfellow National Historic Site
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
159 Palmer St Unit 159 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.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
159 Palmer St Unit 159 has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is McLean Hospital Corporation which is 4.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 18.8 mi |
159 Palmer St Unit 159 has 3 military bases within 18.8 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 8.7 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
Amenities
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Linen Closet
- Porch
159 Palmer St Unit 159 Photos
159 Palmer St
Arlington, MA 02474