Massachusetts Middlesex County Arlington Arlington Center

$3,800 Total Monthly Price

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26

Arlington, MA 02474

978-831-2262

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

1,700 sq ft
Available

Available May 18

Highlights

Property is near public transit and schools
Wood Flooring
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Sun or Florida Room
Jogging Path
Porch

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26

About This Home

$3,800 deposit, Available May 18

Experience the best of Arlington Center living where neighborhood charm meets everyday convenience,with Mass Ave,restaurants,shops,the bike path,and public transportation all just steps away. This spacious first-floor unit offers an inviting layout,offering flexible spaces for gathering,relaxing,or working from home. The living room features a decorative fireplace and coffered ceiling,flowing seamlessly into a dining room and bright heated sunroom. The updated kitchen features modern finishes,including white cabinetry,a gas range,vent hood,and opens to a generously sized family room that extends the living space and leads to a private covered porch through sliding doors for easy indoor-outdoor living. The main level includes three well-proportioned bedrooms sharing a full bath,plus a fourth bedroom on the third floor with additional attic storage. Additional highlights include basement laundry hookups,ample storage,and off-street parking,including a garage bay. MLS ID 73519798

26-28-28 Alton 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 1928

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom on Main Bathtub with Shower 1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Living Room with Fireplace Sun or Florida Room Coffered Ceiling Sliding Doors Ceiling Fan 1,700 Sq Ft Home Light Fixtures

Kitchen

Stove Range with Range Hood Oven Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $3,800 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number M:045.0 B:0006 L:0002,321805 Rent includes water, sewer, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

1 Car Garage

Schools

Thompson Elementary School Ottoson/Gibbs Middle School Arlington High School

Utilities

No Cooling Baseboard Heating Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Shops Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Recreation

Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

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
    
    $3,800

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 Kelly Xu | MA Properties
Phone Number
Source

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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

Range

Refrigerator

Porch

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tufts Univ., Medford	Drive:	5 min	2.5 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

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26 is within 5 minutes or 2.5 miles from Tufts Univ., Medford. It is also near Lesley University, Porter and Lesley University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Arlington include Davis Station, located 2.0 miles from 26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26. 26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 10.1 miles or 18 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Davis Station	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Alewife	Drive:	3 min	2.0 mi
Medford/Tufts	Drive:	4 min	2.2 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	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi
Belmont Center	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Wedgemere	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Porter Square	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Winchester Center	Drive:	6 min	3.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	18 min	10.1 mi

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Arlington Village Shops	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Alewife Brook Parkway Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Fresh Pond Mall	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26 has 3 shopping centers within 3.2 miles, which is about a 6-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:	7 min	2.7 mi
Mineralogical and Geological Museum	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi
Longfellow National Historic Site	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26 has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
McLean Hospital Corporation	Drive:	7 min	3.6 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital	Drive:	7 min	4.1 mi
Cambridge Health Alliance	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26 has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is McLean Hospital Corporation which is 3.6 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Hanscom Air Force Base	Drive:	18 min	8.2 mi
US Military Reservation	Drive:	31 min	17.1 mi
Fort Pickering	Drive:	36 min	19.1 mi

26-28-28 Alton St Unit 26 has 3 military bases within 19.1 miles, the nearest is Hanscom Air Force Base which is 8.2 miles away and a 18 minute drive.