63 Melvin Road

Arlington

Arlington is a vibrant community bordering Cambridge, Belmont, Lexington, Winchester, Medford and Somerville. Founded over 350 years ago, it was once a section of Cambridge and called Menotomy before it was known as Arlington. It is known for its location, public school system, access to public transportation and its suburban/urban feel. Arlington beautifully incorporates the old with the new in this eminently livable town.

Massachusetts Avenue is the main commercial thoroughfare running through Arlington from Cambridge to Lexington, connecting the distinct neighborhoods of East Arlington, Arlington Center, and Arlington Heights. Along the 3.5 mile stretch, you’ll find dozens of restaurants of many ethnicities, The Capitol- a movie theater, 3 grocery stores- Stop & Shop, The Foodmaster and Trader Joe’s, health clubs, 2 Starbucks and a myriad of wonderful shops. Along Route 3 or Mystic Street you’ll find houses dating back to the 1800’s (though rare) through the 1920’s along with a smattering of new construction homes being built.

Among its attributes, Arlington boasts a renowned community theater (Arlington Friends of the Drama); a live theater with an array of unique offerings (The Regent Theatre), The Arlington Center for the Arts, and the beautifully restored Robbins Library with fantastic children’s reading room. There are many wonderful outdoor spaces, including the Minuteman bike path, the 33 acre Menotomy Rocks Park, the Arlington Reservoir, Spy Pond and the newly refurbished McClennon Park. There is an indoor pool at the Boys and Girls Club and an ice rink for town residents. Arlington has a very active town recreation department. Youth Soccer, ice hockey, basketball and baseball are very popular in town.

There are seven elementary schools, one middle and one public high school. 63 Melvin Road is within walking distance of the Stratton Elementary School.

Arlington is bordered on the south by Route 2, and is a short distance from Routes I-93 and I-95. Other major routes that go through town are Routes 2A and 3. Harvard Square is a convenient bus ride down “the avenue”. The Burlington Mall is about a 10 minute car ride.