Arlington Massachusetts Real Estate

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Arlington, MA County | Middlesex County
Incorporated | 1867
Total Area | 5.51 sq miles
Population | 44,630
Density | 8,616 per sq mile
Founded over 350 years ago, Arlington, MA remains proud of its history even as it has grown into a thoroughly modern community. Once a thriving agriculture and mill town, Arlington’s excellent access to metropolitan Boston has made it a very desirable place to live. Its diverse population has demanded good schools and recreation facilities which has made it attractive to families. Commercial development centers along Massachusetts Avenue which traverses the Mill Brook valley. Residences are located on the flat former agricultural land in East Arlington or on the slopes on either side of the east-west "Mass Ave" corridor.

Where is Arlington, MA?
Arlington, MA is bordered by Winchester, Medford, Somerville, Cambridge, Belmont and Lexington. The town is located roughly 6 miles west of Boston and 19 miles south of Lowell.

How do you get to Arlington?
Arlington is situated in the Metrowest Boston area which provides ease of access to rail, air, port and highway transportation. Principal highways are State Routes 2, 2A and 60, and U.S. Route 3. Arlington is also a short distance from Interstate Routes 93 and 95. MBTA Commuter rail service is available to Boston’s North Station from the adjacent towns of Belmont and Medford. Bus service provides direct access from Arlington to Alewife (Red Line) and Lechmere (Green Line) subway stations. Arlington is a member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which provides THE RIDE, a paratransit service for the elderly and disabled.

Some stuff to do in Arlington, MA

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AFD Theatre
Arlington Center for the Arts Capitol Theatre
The Bean Music Studio
Monroe Salt Works

Flora Restaurant
Quebrada Baking Co.
Tryst Restaurant
Giles Fine Wine
Sweet Sue’s Bakery

Who to call for Arlington information
Board of Assessors | 781.316.3050
Building Dept | 781.316.3390
Fire Dept | 781.316.3800
Library | 781.316.3200		 Police Dept | 781.316.3900
Tax Collector | 781.316.3030
Town Clerk | 781.316.3070
Water Dept | 781.316.3108

Going to school in Arlington, MA

Bishop Elementary School
Brackett Elementary School
Dallin Elementary School
Hardy Elementary School
Peirce Elementary School
Stratton Elementary School Thompson Elementary School

Ottoson Middle School
Arlington High School
Arlington Catholic (Private)
Lesley Ellis School (Private)
Germaine Lawrence (Private)
Dearborn Academy (Private)
Information courtesy of the Department of Housing and Community Development and the official website of the Town of Arlington Massachusetts.
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